Our Extraordinary Pack – University Human Resources

Recognition and Appreciation
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Recognition Programs

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At NC State, we recognize and appreciate faculty and staff for their unique contributions to our bold mission. When each employee feels cherished and acknowledged, the whole Pack benefits from high levels of employee engagement and organizational excellence. This site offers everyday tips for recognizing and appreciating our extraordinary pack and summarizes NC State’s signature recognition and appreciation programs.

Recognition Programs

Find what you're looking for in Peer to Peer Recognition, Nomination Programs, Milestone Awards, or Other Recognition Programs.

Delayed Service Awards Update:

We are diligently working to ensure service awards are distributed to recipients as soon as possible which have been delayed due to various issues. The majority of past awards from 2021 and Jan-June 2022 will continue to be delivered throughout December. With the exception of any new concerns that arise, we anticipate remaining past gift orders will be fulfilled by the end of January 2023. We too have been frustrated by the delays and appreciate your support as we transition to an improved process. We are also proactively working with vendors to discover process improvements going forward. Honorees for July-December 2022 will receive their gift order on January 3.

Peer to Peer Recognition

Paws and Say Thanks

A quick and easy peer-to-peer program allowing any NC State employee to send electronic or physical thank-you cards and express appreciation to their colleagues throughout the university.

Nomination Programs

Pride of the WolfPack

A quarterly nomination-based program for colleges and divisions to recognize individual SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees who exceptionally demonstrate NC State’s values. Through the generous sponsorship of the NC State Stores, recipients receive a certificate and mug exclusive to Pride of the Wolfpack winners.

Awards for Excellence

The highest University recognition given annually for notable contributions above and beyond a full-time SHRA or EHRA non-faculty employee’s normal job responsibilities, with potential for recognition at the State level.

Milestone Awards

Service Awards Program

An annual years-of-service recognition and appreciation of permanent SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees at .50 FTE and above.

Retirement Recognitions

Commemorative gifts and certificates are available for NC State faculty and staff who meet minimum service year requirements

Other Recognition Programs

Faculty Awards and Recognitions

The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost maintains information on faculty recognitions for excellence in their realms of responsibility.

College/Division Recognition Initiatives

College and Division Programs

A set of links for the recognition and appreciation programs of the University colleges and divisions.

Other State of North Carolina Recognitions

Recognition programs from the state of North Carolina.

Recognition Toolbox

Employee recognition and appreciation matters. It helps NC State retain talented employees and encourages high levels of performance, trust, and engagement. Workplace appreciation has been found to make people happier outside of work, too. With so many benefits to recognizing and appreciating others, what are you waiting for?

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