Reward and Recognition

	Employee Group	Timeframe
Annual Service Awards Program Each year, formal tribute is made acknowledging faculty and staff service (in five-year increments). 2008 is the 37th annual service award celebration.  Congratulations to our recipients!   Are you a recipient this year?  Not sure?  Check out the eligibility criteria and preliminary recipient list.  More	VCU and VCU Medical Center Faculty and Staff	Reception for Faculty and Staff with 5 to 55 Years of Service ********************* Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 2:30 - 4 p.m. Medical Sciences Building and Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon The Commons Richmond Salons
Customer Service Recognition Program	Faculty and Staff	Varies
Through certificates of commendation and monetary awards, this program recognizes customer service skills and successful accomplishments that improve communication, productivity, and human relations among members of the University community. Finance and Administration Division F&A guidelines and nomination forms are available on-line or e-mail rewrdrec@vcu.edu. See slide show from May 2008 Customer Service Awards program. Provost/Academic Affairs Division
Distinguished Faculty Awards Program	Teaching Faculty	September  Convocation
Each year at Convocation, formal tribute is made to teaching faculty members who exemplify what is best about the University. Four professors receive Distinguished Faculty Awards in the areas of teaching, scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
Dorris Douglas Budd Award (DDB) Established in 1981, this award honors a VCU or VCU Health System support staff member who demonstrates exemplary performance (see Chair's communication).  Nomination form is available on-line or e-mail rewrdrec@vcu.edu. Click here for award recipients to date. Click here for the 2007 finalists and winner!	Support Staff	Reception for 2008 DDB Finalists and Recipient ********************* Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 11 a.m. - 12 noon Scott House
Employee Suggestion Program (ESP)	Faculty and Staff	Year-round
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) administers the Employee Suggestion Program (ESP).  The program is designed to recognize and encourage development of ideas to improve business operations.   Employees must identify specific issues above and beyond basic job requirements and propose valid solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs, provide safer working conditions, or expedite public services.   If suggestions are adopted, employees may receive either cash or non-cash awards in recognition of their creativity and initiative. The ESP submission form is available on-line at http://esp.dhrm.virginia.gov/esppage.asp or follow the link on our HR forms page.
Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME)	Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Students	Spring
Formal tribute is made to members of the University community whose efforts enhance and raise awareness toward diversity and commitment to affirmative action ideals, goals, and principles across boundaries and cultures. Four individual monetary awards are presented to a faculty member, staff member, student, and administrator.  From this group, the prestigious Riese-Melton monetary award is given for contributions to cross-cultural relations.
Recognition Awards for Classified Staff	Classified Staff	Quarterly
Recognition awards for classified staff are part of VCU's Classified Compensation Plan. Recognition Award Guidelines and the Classified Recognition Award Action Form are available on-line. See also  Monetary and Non-Monetary Award Taxing Guidelines 9/17/2007
University Safety Awareness Awards
Radiation Safety Award - This award is given to a laboratory in recognition of outstanding performance in the area of radiation safety. The basis for the award is the review of laboratory practices as specified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations and VCU's Radiation Safety Guidelines. Laboratory Safety Award - This award is given to a laboratory in recognition of outstanding performance in the area of laboratory safety. The basis for the award is the review of laboratory practices as specified by the OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard. Occupational Safety Award - This award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding performance in the area of occupational safety as it relates to workers and visitors injuries. The basis for the award is the review of efforts made in reducing injuries or the likelihood of injuries within the working environment.
Virginia Public Service Week (VPSW)	Classified Staff	May
Virginia Public Service Week (VPSW) is celebrated annually in the Commonwealth and includes presentation of Governor's Awards to outstanding state employees. The awards program also selects employee "Ambassadors" from around Virginia to participate in the awards ceremony.

For more information about these reward and recognition programs, contact us by email at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or by phone at 828-8525.

Return to Top of Page

Mailing address:  Virginia Commonwealth University  |  Human Resources - Reward & Recognition Lindsey House, 600 West Franklin Street, P.O. Box 842511  |  Richmond, VA  USA  23284-2511 Phone:  (804) 828-1521 (Voice)  |  (800) 828-1120 (TDD)  |  Fax:  (804) 828-1434  |  Email:  rewrdrec@vcu.edu                   This page is maintained by the VCU Human Resources web team   |   Revised:  August 18, 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University Home Page   |   Human Resources Home Page   |    HR - A to Z