Service & Retirement Awards
Throughout the year, NC State employees are recognized for achievements, accomplishments, and service.
- Service Awards
- Service Recognition Reception
- University Awards for Excellence
- Pride of the Wolfpack Awards
- Retirement Certificates
- John R. Larkins Award
- NC Thinks Program
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Questions?
Service Awards
The Service Awards Program was created to provide recognition to staff employees for their years of service to the University. All permanent SPA and EPA Non-Faculty (non-SAAO) employees are eligible to receive a service award every 5 years. Staff employees are presented with their awards by their respective departments in the month in which they are eligible. Once eligible for a service award, the college/unit coordinator will send instructions to the employee for ordering service award gifts. The Service Awards Program operates on the calendar year, therefore all awards will be ordered and distributed to college/unit coordinators in January.
The Service Awards Program recognizes employees’ total State service in increments of five years through retirement. For each five-year increment, the program offers a collection of awards from which eligible recipients may select. The value of the award increases in proportion to tenure. Advisory Note: EPA Non-Faculty (non-SAAO) employees are recognized for total NC State University service and not State of North Carolina service.
The University Benefits Office partners with the NC State Bookstores to provide gifts for service award recipients. To view a list of available awards, visit: go.ncsu.edu/serviceawards
Service Recognition Reception
The Service Recognition Reception is held every year and recognizes employees who achieved 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service during their respective service year. The 2011 Service Recognition Reception was held on November 1st and marked the 37th year NC State University recognized employees for their continued service to the University. More than 152 employees were invited to the program!
20 Year Honorees
25 Year Honorees
30, 35, 40 and 45 Year Honorees
2011 Service Recognition Reception Honorees!
University Awards for Excellence
The University Awards for Excellence program is designed to reward the accomplishments and achievements of permanent NC State employees.
Across the NC State campus, up to 50 employees (32 SPA and 18 non-faculty EPA) are selected as college/unit awardees. These awardees are then submitted to a University Award for Excellence selection committee to determine five University-level winners (4 SPA and 1 EPA). As a reward, winners of college/ unit awards are granted 8 hours of time off and a $250 check provided by the college/unit. University-level winners are granted an additional 8 hours of time off and a $250 check.
Retirement Certificates
And the Winner Is... Learn more about our 2011 University Awards for Excellence winners!
Retirement Certificates
As a token of appreciation, departments may wish to present a retiring employee with a certificate signed by the Governor of North Carolina and NC State Chancellor. To be eligible, retiring university employees must have at least 10 years of state service. Retirement certificates are automatically ordered by the HR-Benefits Office each month for retiring employees. Please contact the Benefits Office at: 919-515-2151 if you have questions..
John R. Larkins Award
The John R. Larkins Award is presented each year to a North Carolina state government employee who best exemplifies the deeds of John R. Larkins in human and race relations in the workplace and community. The award recognizes state government employees who are committed to equality for all, are dedicated to serving North Carolina citizens, and promote social responsibility in racial and ethnic relations.
Nominees must be permanent North Carolina state government employees with a minimum of 2 years of service. A panel selected by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Committee will judge each entry. The John R. Larkins Award recipient will be announced at the annual State Employees' Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Program and John R. Larkins Award Ceremony.
To learn more about this honor, visit the Office of the Governor web site at: http://www.governor.state.nc.us/.
NC Thinks: Employee Suggestion Program
NCThinks is North Carolina’s premier tool for rewarding state employees for providing innovative solutions to pressing organizational challenges. For over 30 years, the state of North Carolina has paid cash incentives to state employees whose money-saving suggestions are approved. Now more than ever, this is the best time to participate because everyone is a winner:
Look who benefits:
Taxpayers: NCThinks saves North Carolina taxpayers money by promoting government efficiency.
Leaders: As a strategic suggestion system, NCThinks benefits leadership by supporting the attainment of organizational objectives.
Managers: Managers have a means for recognizing and rewarding employees.
Coordinators: With the new automated suggestion system, coordinators enjoy a lighter workload and streamlined suggestion process.
Evaluators: The new Administrator Handbook provides instructions written especially for evaluators.
State Employees: NCThinks acknowledges the creative effort of state employees.
The suggestion system complements and does not replace the normal process of solving problems carried out everyday by employees and their managers. The suggestion system is a method to stimulate improvement beyond standard responsibilities. The main criterion for determining that an idea and its suggester are eligible for an award is that the employee suggests something which is not normally expected in the performance of his or her duties or for which the employee does not have the authority to implement. Learn more online at: http://www.ncthinks.nc.gov/
Employee Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation events are held throughout the school year where time is set aside to recognize and show appreciation for the contributions made by the faculty and staff of NC State. Human Resources sponsors an Employee Appreciation Day each Spring that is packed with activities, entertainment, food, prizes, and more.
The 2012 Employee Appreciation Day will be held during Spring Break (week of March 5th) at the Carmichael Gymnasium and will feature fun and exciting activities for all that attend. For questions or assistance with any of these programs, contact the Benefits Office at (919) 515-2151
Questions
For questions or assistance with any of these programs, contact the Benefits Office, 515-2151