Recognition efforts on campus include both formal programs and informal strategies. Reward and Recognition, a service of University Human Resources/Organizational Effectiveness, provides consultation and resources to assist staff and their departments to provide an open and clear process to recognize staff efforts.
Supervisor Guide to Reward and Recognition
Recognition plays an incredibly vital role in creating a positive team culture and
positive employee experience. It is important to prioritize recognition and to be consistent, genuine, and timely in the appreciation you show your staff. This toolkit provides you with ideas and resources so you can confidently implement effective recognition strategies while leading your team.
Campus Awards
We proudly celebrate faculty and staff achievements. Campus offers many ways to nominate colleagues and access funding for recognition and development—key to engagement and satisfaction.
Improving Our Workplace Award
Is there someone who is making a positive difference in the results your workplace is achieving? Nominate them for the Improving Our Workplace Award (I.O.W.A.)! The I.O.W.A. recognizes individuals and teams who have made a difference while demonstrating initiative, innovation, lasting impact and measurable results.
Staff Appreciation Grant Program
The Staff Appreciation Grant program is an opportunity for groups seeking funding for appreciation and recognition efforts in their specific area. Departments may request one Staff Appreciation Grant per fiscal year and may request $10 per staff member up to $300 total. This grant is awarded on a first qualified, first served basis and funding is limited.
Reward and Recognition Opportunities
Units are encouraged to celebrate staff efforts in ways that are meaningful to staff locally and at a time that is convenient for their unit. View opportunities, guidelines, and resources to implement and/or design a recognition initiative that fits your team and their goals.
