Nominations open for Susan B. Clark Award

posted September 28th, 2009

DUHS created the Susan B. Clark Award for Administrative Leadership in 2007, an honor now given annually to a Duke Medicine administrative professional who demonstrates the qualities exemplified by the late Susan Clark during her remarkable career at Duke – dedication to the institution, service to others, and personal strength of character.

Those qualities enabled Susan Clark to rise through the ranks from an entry-level position to strategic services associate in the Office of the Chancellor, and made her a role model for all staff across Duke Medicine. By giving this award, we honor Susan’s contributions and recognize her legacy.

Nominations can be made by any Duke Medicine employee.

To be eligible for the Susan B. Clark Award for Administrative Leadership, an individual must meet the following criteria:

1. Duke Medicine employee.
2. Started in an entry level position and advanced through the ranks of the institution to position of leadership and/or significant responsibility.
3. 10 years or more of service (need not be continuous).
4. Demonstrated record of excellent performance.

All nominations must provide examples of how the nominee has demonstrated the following:

• Service to others.
• Dedication to the institution.
• Personal strength of character.
• Acting as a role model to others.

Full award information and nomination forms in Word and PDF formats.

Completed nomination forms with letters of support and/or other supporting documentation are due by Friday, Oct. 30. Fax nominations to (919) 681-7924.

If you have questions please contact Monica Pallett at 684-5314 or monica.pallett@duke.edu.

The winner of the Susan B. Clark Award and other honorees will also be honored at a luncheon hosted by Chancellor Dzau in December, and attended by the winner's Duke Medicine colleagues and co-workers. The winner will receive a “Weekend Getaway” that includes two nights hotel lodging and dinner for two. All nominees who meet the eligibility criteria will be recognized and receive a bound version of his/her nomination packet with a personal letter of congratulations from Chancellor Dzau.