Top-Notch Trojans celebrates USC faculty and staff who go above and beyond in their role and exemplify our university’s six Unifying Values.
These values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another across USC. Top-Notch Trojans celebrates and recognizes those who model our values through meaningful actions, service, and leadership.
What Makes a Top‑Notch Trojan
A Top‑Notch Trojan is a USC faculty or staff member, including those within Keck Medicine of USC, who goes above and beyond in their role and demonstrates one or more of USC’s Unifying Values in action.
Together, Top-Notch Trojans create a positive impact on colleagues, students, patients, and the broader university community.
Visit the Employee Gateway Facebook page to meet some of USC’s past Top-Notch Trojans.
Nominate your Top-Notch Trojan
Providing our community the opportunity to celebrate the meaningful contributions of their peers, Top-Notch Trojans is where your appreciation becomes known. If you know someone who sounds like a Top-Notch Trojan, submit a nomination for a chance to have them featured on the Employee Gateway Facebook page.
Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.