Service & Retirement Awards
Throughout the year, NC State employees are recognized for achievements, accomplishments, and service.
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 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 University Benefits Office partners with the NC State Bookstores to provide gifts for service award recipients.
Service Recognition Luncheon
33rd Annual Service Recognition Luncheon
The thirty-third annual Service Recognition Luncheon will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the McKimmon Center. This year 76 employees who achieved 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service during the time period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 will be recognized.
View the 2007 honoree list
Luncheon tickets went on sale August 1st and can be purchased while they last for only $10.00 from your ticket coordinator (pdf) or at the University Benefits Office. For more information, please contact Rob Stevenson at 515-4282.
2006 Service Recognition Luncheon Photo Album.
View the 2005 Service Recognition Luncheon Photo Album.
University Awards for Excellence
The University Awards for Excellence program i is designed to reward the accomplishments and achievements of permanent NC State employees. The 2008 NC State University Awards for Excellence program nominations began January 2, 2008.
Across the NC State campus, up to 47 employees (30 SPA and 17 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
As a token of appreciation, departments may wish to present a retiring employee with a certificate signed by the Governor of North Carolina and Chancellor Oblinger. To be eligible, retiring university employees must have at least 10 years of state service. Departments should complete and submit both the Request for State Retirement Certificate Form and Interdepartmental Transfer Invoice together, to the University Benefits Office for prompt processing. Certificates are available within 4-6 weeks after both documents are received in the Benefits Office.
Retirement Certificate
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.
State Employee Incentive Bonus Program
The Office of State Personnel administers an Employee Incentive Bonus Program to encourage employees to share new and creative ideas for improving state government. A Review Committee qualified to judge the merits of the ideas evaluates employee suggestions.
Any full-time, part-time or temporary state employee who receives a paycheck issued by the state or is a member of a qualified State of NC Retirement System is eligible. Suitable suggestions include improvements to safety, costs, productivity, efficiency, energy resources, service to the public, and employee morale.
Awards to employees whose ideas are implemented may be monetary or non-monetary. Possible awards include up to 3 days of special leave with pay and a certificate. When a suggestion results in monetary savings to the state, a monetary award of 20% of the annual savings from the first year the suggestion is in place will be granted to the employee(s) who submitted the improvement idea. (The award is up to a limit of $20,000 for an individual or up to$100,000 total for a team.)
The
State Employee Incentive Bonus Program website provides complete details on the program including a suggestion form and further examples.
Employee Appreciation Week
Employee Appreciation Week is time 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 Week that is packed with activities, entertainment, food, prizes, and more.
The 2008 Employee Appreciation Week is scheduled from March 3rd through March 7th and promises to deliver new and improved activities and events along with some of the traditional events held in past years. This year's EAW theme, "NC State Employees - Stepping Up to Better Health" will feature Wellness-themed events and activities for NC State faculty and staff.
Questions
For questions or assistance with any of these programs, contact the Benefits Office, 515-2151
