It is time again to recognize superior performance by staff members in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The Staff Recognition Awards Program consists of four different awards, with the award winners being announced at the EMS Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Penn Stater Hotel. The awards are the EMS Ambassador Award, the Circle of Excellence Award, the Future Star Award, and the Centennial Award. A description of the qualifications for each award is included with the nomination form on the website and can be found at https://www.ems.psu.edu/resources-faculty-and-staff/staff-advisory-committee-sac/sac-awards Nominations are welcome from all EMS faculty, staff, and students who would like to see a staff member, including tech service and research assistants, recognized as an exceptional professional who represents the College and his or her respective department with integrity, dedication and diversity.