Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to nominate Missouri State University staff members for the Excellence in Community Service Award, to be awarded in January at the Employee Recognition Luncheon. The Excellence in Community Service Awards are presented annually in recognition of excellence in the area of volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, church or similar organizations within the community. Two $1,000 awards will be given for recognition for outstanding service to the community. For more information and to view the nomination procedures and form, visit the Excellence in Community Service Awards webpage or call Mary Ann Wood, Director of Public Affairs Support. Deadline for submission has been extended to 5 pm, Friday, October 26.