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Policy No.: '''1093'''

Effective Date: '''10/25/02'''

Revised Date: '''12/15/23'''

Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''

Reviewed Date: '''12/15/23'''

Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''

<big>'''Employee Recognition and Reward Policy'''</big>

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'''3.1''' The [http://www.unmc.edu/ University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) has a variety of programs to recognize and reward employees with non-cash and with cash awards. These awards recognize employees whose performance is above and beyond the scope of their position and their achievements add value to the vision and mission of UNMC.

UNMC Policy No. 1099, [~~[Non~~-~~Discrimination/Sexual Harassment|~~Non-Discrimination ~~and Sexual and Other Prohibited Harassment]~~], should be considered during recognition and reward selection.

UNMC Policy No. 1099, [https://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination t], should be considered during recognition and reward selection.

All University-wide, UNMC campus-wide and Unit/department-wide recognition and reward programs are based on the availability of funds at each level.

== Authorities and Administration ==

'''4.1''' The ~~UNMC~~ Human Resources ~~Associate Director of Employee Relations~~ is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Employee Recognition and Reward Policy at the campus level ~~in consultation with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance- Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance~~.

'''4.1''' The Assistant Vice Chanceller and Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Employee Recognition and Reward Policy at the campus level.

== Policy ==

'''5.1''' It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center that, when appropriate, a unit or department may make a non-cash or a cash award to an employee or groups of employees for significant accomplishments, achievements, or excellent work performance.

'''5.1''' It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center that, when appropriate, a unit or department may make a non-cash or a cash award to an employee or groups of employees for significant accomplishments, achievements, or excellent work performance. For unit/department wide recognition and rewards programs, units/departments need to provide Human Resources - Employee Relations and Finance - Payroll the unit/department reward and recognition program plan summary and program plan administration. Once program plan summary and plan administration is in compliance with accounting and payroll policies and procedures, the unit/department reward and recognition program may be implemented.

~~For unit/department wide recognition and rewards~~ programs~~, units/departments need to provide Human Resources - Employee Relations and Finance - Payroll the unit/department reward and~~ recognition program ~~plan summary~~ and ~~program plan administration. Once program plan summary and plan administration is in compliance with accounting and payroll policies and procedures,~~ the ~~unit/~~department ~~reward and recognition program may be implemented~~.

Unit administered programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.

'''5.2''' Centrally funded and administered programs include the following: the Chancellor's Commendation Gold 'U' Award, the Chancellor's Council Silver 'U' Awards, People Are Everything recognition and reward eCards and Service Awards.

Unit~~-administeredd~~ programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.

Unit administered programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.

UNMC Faculty Senate administered programs include the following: Outstanding Teacher Award, Spirit of Community Service Award and Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students Award. These programs are centrally funded.

UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research administered programs include the following: the UNMC Scientist Laureate Award, the Distinguished Scientist Award and the New Investigator Award.

University of Nebraska - Central Administration administered and funded programs include the following: Outstanding Research and Creativity Award (ORCA), Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA), University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA), and Engagement Award (IDEA).

'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include: 1) personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement; 2) personal property or gift certificates that may only be used for personal property, when the value is of a De Minimus (small) amount, such as holiday gifts of hams, turkeys, candy or a gift certificate only redeemable for specific products or services of $50 or less.

'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include~~: 1)~~ personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement; 2) personal property or gift certificates that may only be used for personal property, when the value is of a De Minimus (small) amount, such as holiday gifts of hams, turkeys, candy or a gift certificate only redeemable for specific products or services of $50 or less.

'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement.

All cash value awards are subject to taxation.

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Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.

==Additional Information==

*~~Contact~~ Human Resources-Employee Relations at 402-559-6020 or 402-559-~~7394~~

*For additional information, contact Human Resources/Employee Relations at 402-559-6020, 402-559-5827 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu].

*UNMC Procedures No. 1093, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1093.pdf Employee Recognition and Reward]

===Nomination Forms===

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 Policy No.: '''1093'''<br />
 Effective Date: '''10/25/02'''<br />
-Revised Date: '''12/15/23'''<br />
+Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
-Reviewed Date: '''12/15/23'''<br />
+Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
 <br />
 <big>'''Employee Recognition and Reward Policy'''</big>
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 '''3.1''' The [http://www.unmc.edu/ University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) has a variety of programs to recognize and reward employees with non-cash and with cash awards. These awards recognize employees whose performance is above and beyond the scope of their position and their achievements add value to the vision and mission of UNMC.<br />
-UNMC Policy No. 1099, [[Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment|Non-Discrimination and Sexual and Other Prohibited Harassment]], should be considered during recognition and reward selection. <br />
+UNMC Policy No. 1099, [https://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination t], should be considered during recognition and reward selection. <br />
 <br />
 All University-wide, UNMC campus-wide and Unit/department-wide recognition and reward programs are based on the availability of funds at each level.
 == Authorities and Administration ==
-'''4.1''' The UNMC Human Resources Associate Director of Employee Relations is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Employee Recognition and Reward Policy at the campus level in consultation with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance- Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance.
+'''4.1''' The Assistant Vice Chanceller and Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Employee Recognition and Reward Policy at the campus level.
 == Policy ==
-'''5.1''' It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center that, when appropriate, a unit or department may make a non-cash or a cash award to an employee or groups of employees for significant accomplishments, achievements, or excellent work performance.
+'''5.1''' It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center that, when appropriate, a unit or department may make a non-cash or a cash award to an employee or groups of employees for significant accomplishments, achievements, or excellent work performance. For unit/department wide recognition and rewards programs, units/departments need to provide Human Resources - Employee Relations and Finance - Payroll the unit/department reward and recognition program plan summary and program plan administration. Once program plan summary and plan administration is in compliance with accounting and payroll policies and procedures, the unit/department reward and recognition program may be implemented.
-For unit/department wide recognition and rewards programs, units/departments need to provide Human Resources - Employee Relations and Finance - Payroll the unit/department reward and recognition program plan summary and program plan administration. Once program plan summary and plan administration is in compliance with accounting and payroll policies and procedures, the unit/department reward and recognition program may be implemented.
+Unit administered programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.
 <br /> '''5.2''' Centrally funded and administered programs include the following: the Chancellor's Commendation Gold 'U' Award, the Chancellor's Council Silver 'U' Awards, People Are Everything recognition and reward eCards and Service Awards.
-Unit-administeredd programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.
+Unit administered programs include any incentive or recognition program developed and implemented at the Unit or department level.
 UNMC Faculty Senate administered programs include the following: Outstanding Teacher Award, Spirit of Community Service Award and Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students Award. These programs are centrally funded.
 UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research administered programs include the following: the UNMC Scientist Laureate Award, the Distinguished Scientist Award and the New Investigator Award.
 University of Nebraska - Central Administration administered and funded programs include the following: Outstanding Research and Creativity Award (ORCA), Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA), University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA), and Engagement Award (IDEA).
-'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include: 1) personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement; 2) personal property or gift certificates that may only be used for personal property, when the value is of a De Minimus (small) amount, such as holiday gifts of hams, turkeys, candy or a gift certificate only redeemable for specific products or services of $50 or less.
-'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include: 1) personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement; 2) personal property or gift certificates that may only be used for personal property, when the value is of a De Minimus (small) amount, such as holiday gifts of hams, turkeys, candy or a gift certificate only redeemable for specific products or services of $50 or less.
+'''5.3''' The fair market value of personal property gifts over $50.00 to UNMC employees will be added to taxable wages. Income and social security taxes will be withheld in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts that will be excluded from taxation include personal property gifts for length of service achievement, other special service achievement, or retirement.
 All cash value awards are subject to taxation.<br />
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 Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
 ==Additional Information==
-*Contact Human Resources-Employee Relations at 402-559-6020 or 402-559-7394
+*For additional information, contact Human Resources/Employee Relations at 402-559-6020, 402-559-5827 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu].
 *UNMC Procedures No. 1093, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1093.pdf Employee Recognition and Reward]
 ===Nomination Forms===