Recognition Program Summary Checklist
After referring to the Suggested Steps in Employee Recognition, it is a good practice to summarize your program for your employees, the college/division, the Financial Services Office, and any foundation funding source. A comprehensive summary includes the following information.
- Your organization's name and budget number
- Your program's contact name and phone/email
- The name and description of the activities/awards
- Employee groups who are eligible to receive the recognition/award (classified staff, faculty, etc.)
- The criteria used to decide who should receive the recognition/award and any applicable nomination/selection process
- How many people are projected to receive the recognition/award
- How often the recognition/award will be given
- Any rewards (cash, merchandise, mementos, etc.) that will be given including
- the dollar amount or value
- whether they are taxable
- whether they will be purchased or donated, and from where (UA department, foundation, or business)
- Information on any recognition/celebration event, including the cost per person and whether it will be held preceding, during, or immediately following normal business hours
- The source of funding (local/overhead funds, etc.), if any, for the activity/award