Family Weekend with the Marlins will be much more than an opportunity to witness South Florida’s Major League Baseball franchise competing in its new ballpark. It will also serve as an occasion to honor the dedication and outstanding work of University of Miami employees.

Toward that end, the University is launching “Hurricane Champions: A Peer Recognition Program,” in which employees will have the opportunity to recognize outstanding colleagues who consistently go above and beyond in their service to the University in three categories: Service Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation. Honorees and their good deeds will be posted on the “Hurricane Champions” website, a place for all of us to read their stories and share their successes. As an added bonus, all nominees will be entered in a raffle to win prizes during Family Weekend with the Marlins, April 27-29. Raffle prizes include first-pitch opportunities, Marlins memorabilia, and VIP tours of Marlins Park.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 13. Visit www.miami.edu/champions to nominate your Hurricane Champion today.