Creative Low-Cost Recognition

Publicity

• department newsletter article/picture
• list of department award recipients in Lo Que Pasa
• wall of fame (pictures) in department
• banner of appreciation hung in main walkway
• walk of the stars - floor signs recognizing individuals (Hollywood Boulevard-like stars, pawprints, etc.)

Celebration (especially during Employee Recognition Week in April)

• lunch/breakfast prepared and served by management
• pizza party
• potluck luncheon with 'employees are #1' cake
• reception with family members invited

Humor / Fun

• computerized certificates, e.g. cool under pressure award (with sharks circling), rude awakening award, painting yourself into a corner, etc.
• 'purple ear' customer service award
• play money recognition - highest amount at end of year gets award
• 'A+ Award' note pads

Memento

• employee appreciation buttons/balloons
• department award certificates
• letter/card of appreciation (from management and co-workers)
• UA logo pencils/pens
• plants/flowers for work area

Alternative Sources

• professional development day that has been described in a development plan with outcomes and measures linked to current or future career goals; creative way to encourage professional development
• furniture upgrade
• equipment upgrade that recognizes exceptional performance and does not give unfair work advantage over co-workers; not for equipment that the employee needs to perform job properly
• special training/conference opportunity that recognizes exceptional performance and does not give unfair work advantage over co-workers; not for training tied to fundamental position duties