Successful nominations should include examples to describe contributions that clearly relate to supporting the Institutes and/or DLC's mission. Nominators are requested to consider and to describe how a nominee's contributions meet that criteria.

Following is a list of attributes and accomplishments that describe an Infinite Mile Award nominee. Nominations should include examples of how the nominee meets these criteria.

• Exhibits professionalism. The individual exhibits a positive outlook and attitude toward his or her job (e.g., industriousness, self-motivation, persistence). The individual consistently provides a high level of service while showing respect and courtesy to others. Helpful hints

• Demonstrates initiative and innovation in carrying out her/his job. Applies to administrative and non-technical matters as well as to research-related programs. Helpful hints

• Leads or leads by example. Effectively collaborates with others (locally and/or across the Institute) to produce a result. Helpful hints

• Serves the greater good. Results and outcome of individual’s work reflects positively on the Institute, enhances morale, makes MIT a better place to work, etc. Helpful hints

• Influences others. The individual goes about the routines of her/his job, day in and day out, with a remarkable attitude and enthusiasm that influences and benefits others. Helpful hints

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Here are examples of more specific achievements or contributions of an appropriate Infinite Mile nominee. Usually, nominations should reflect a pattern of accomplishment rather than a single contribution.

• Developed procedures or systems to reduce work

• Took on extra work assignments without formal recognition, to support goals, accomplish objectives

• Did something(s) to significantly impact/improve departmental morale

• Took on an unofficial mentoring role to teach or train others

• Identified need(s) and initiated appropriate projects or procedures to address them

Each nomination will be considered on its own merits. An accurate, persuasive and well-documented justification which provides examples of how the nominee meets the above criteria is an essential part of the nomination and selection processes.