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The award includes an undetermined cash prize, a plaque and inclusion of the winner on a plaque permanently mounted in the UK Student Center.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 5, 2004) -- Nominations are being sought for this year’s A. Paul Nestor Award for Employee Creativity, which recognizes employee proposals that have increased productivity or enhanced safety.

“Award criteria cite employee suggestions that improve productivity and show cost savings, result in greater efficiency, and create a better work environment. Employees who show exemplary attitudes, creativity or initiative also qualify,” said Daryoush Marefat, chair of the 2004 award selection committee.

The award includes an undetermined cash prize, a plaque and inclusion of the winner on a plaque permanently mounted in the UK Student Center.

Nomination materials are available online. Nominations should be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, to Daryoush Marefat, Chair, A. Paul Nester Award Committee, 04 Parking Structure, Campus 0198 or by fax at 257-6530.