Any staff member, exempt or non-exempt, who has been employed in the Clark School for at least one year but less than two years is eligible for nomination.
Newcomer of the Year Staff Award
The Newcomer of the Year Staff Award honors recent staff additions who quickly demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and alignment with the Clark School's values. They seamlessly integrate into the team and introduce innovative approaches that benefit students, faculty, and staff.
![Brian Schoem stands with Dean Graham in front of a Maryland Engineering backdrop holding his award certificate](https://eng.umd.edu/sites/clark.umd.edu/files/10.%20Brian%20Schoem%20800x500_0.png)
2024 award winner Brian Schoem with Dean Graham at the 2024 Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration. Photo by Greg Fiume.