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Employee Recognition and Achievement Program

Employee Recognition Program

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Auxiliary and Business Services recognizes that the collective efforts of all employees contribute to the overall mission of the University, and that we should encourage opportunities for those efforts to be acknowledged. In order to attract and retain the best employees, we aim to create an environment where employees feel appreciated for their contributions.

Hokie Doodle

Award: Certificate and entry into Above and Beyond Award

Positively Hokie Award

This award can be presented to any member of the division. It is intended to provide an on the spot expression of appreciation to recognize a colleague on a job well done and recognize their efforts.


Hokie Doodle

Award: Engraved Hokie Stone, $500, and 8 hours of leave

Above and Beyond Award

This award honors the importance of employee recognition. One awardee will be selected randomly from the list of all nominators and recipients of the Positively Hokie Awards annually.


Hokie Doodle

Award: Engraved Hokie Stone, $500, and 8 hours of leave

The Rising Star Award

This award recognizes someone that has been in the ABS division three (3) years or less whose accomplishments distinguish them as possible future leaders in their career field.


Hokie Doodle

Award: Engraved Hokie Stone, $500, and 8 Hours of Leave

The Innovation Award

This award recognizes an employee or team within ABS for their exceptional contributions toward efficiency and effectiveness of operations, special efforts in promoting workforce excellence, or has had a transformational and visionary idea that has advanced the work of one or more units in a manner that may be considered ambitious by many. 


Employee Spotlight Hokie Doodle

Award: Engraved Hokie Stone, $500, and 8 Hours of Leave

Inclusion & Diversity Advocate Award

This award is presented to an employee within ABS who has demonstrated a significant commitment to advocating for inclusion and diversity within the university community. By promoting inclusivity and embracing diverse perspectives, these individuals help create a more welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. Recognizing and celebrating these efforts not only underscores their importance but also inspires others to contribute to our inclusive culture.


Hokie Doodle

Award: Recipients will have their photo and information displayed on website

Employee Spotlight

Monthly, an employee will be highlighted from within the ABS division. The selected employee will have a short list of get-to-know you type nuggets of information posted on our website. This will allow members of each unit to be spotlighted, and it will give us the ability to get to know our colleagues better.