Brigham Young University

Our Rise & Shout Award (formerly the SAERA award) recognizes outstanding contributions and extraordinary results, based on the demonstration of our BYU Mission and Values. These awards are granted following a review by the nominee's management team.

Our Shout Out Award is for Peer-to-Peer Recognition. These awards may be granted at any time to express thanks and appreciation to colleagues.

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Annual department awards for non-faculty recognize outstanding achievements of employees at the department or division level. Department award programs must be based on consistent, objective criteria. The decision-making panel should consist of at least two members of the department or college/division administration.

Annual department award amounts may not exceed $2500 per person per year. Department awards may not mimic other university program criteria such as those for service awards and retirement recognition.

The initiation of a Department Award program must be approved by the respective Vice President. Payment requests must be preapproved by the respective Department Dean/Director and Human Resource Services (HRS) well before notifying the award recipient. The award payment request is to be submitted to HRS and processed by Payroll. Department awards are subject to usual and regular payroll taxes and deductions.

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience during National Student Employment Week. It is recommended that departments recognize the student employees in their area during that week with activities, awards or other recognition. For more information on Student Appreciation week, click here .

Departments may provide gift cards as a “thank you” or for small, infrequent recognition awards to employees. These are discretionary awards given to an employee without the employee expecting it. These awards are used to thank employees as a spur-of-the-moment recognition for performance and exemplary behavior as opposed to other more formal University award programs.