Pride of the Wolfpack: Pride of the Wolfpack recognizes individuals who demonstrate university values. Recipients receive a certificate and mug sponsored by NC State Bookstores and designed exclusively for Pride of the Wolfpack winners. Because nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis and announced quarterly, DELTA/NCSCaLE HR maintains an internal nomination form and follows a nomination period from August – January and announces on April 1.
Awards for Excellence: Awards for Excellence is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon non-faculty employees. This award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of individual employees, above and beyond an employee’s normal job responsibilities.
Peer-To-Peer Recognition
PAWS and Say Thanks: PAWS and Say Thanks is an on-the-spot, peer-to-peer recognition program that allows employees to send physical or electronic thank-you cards to outstanding colleagues throughout the university. When you notice an employee going above and beyond in performing their job duties, ‘PAWS and Say Thanks’ is a quick and easy way to express how much you appreciate their hard work. Contact the DELTA/NCSCaLE HR Team for physical cards.
Milestone Awards
Service Awards: The Service Awards program provides recognition to employees for their years of service and dedicated commitment to the university and the State of North Carolina. The UHR Benefits Office sponsors an annual Service Awards ceremony to recognize those who have achieved service milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45, etc. Attendees receive a special gift to commemorate their service. Employees who achieve 25 years of service will be honored by the chancellor during a Quarter Century Breakfast, where they receive a lapel pin and a commemorative engraved brick.
Retirement Recognition: Staff and faculty who meet minimum service years requirements may be recognized with a commemorative gift upon retiring from NC State. Certificate options are also available for eligible retiring employees.
NCSCaLE Division Award Programs
Cheers for Peers: The Cheers for Peers Employee Recognition Program is an internal recognition program that celebrates the accomplishments of employees whose Pride of the Wolfpack Award nominations reflect meaningful contributions and impact across NCSCaLE and NC State. Being nominated for Pride of the Wolfpack is a meaningful achievement and reflects how individuals embody university values and what it means to Think and Do. While NCSCaLE is allotted only a limited number of awards each year and cannot award every nominee, it remains important to acknowledge the impact of all those nominated. Through the Cheers for Peers program, these individuals are recognized for their contributions to their college, unit, and NC State University.
Mary Francis Hester Award: This annual recognition program is awarded to current or retired employees of NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education units who have been instrumental in successfully identifying and addressing relevant constituent needs.
William L. Turner Award: This annual recognition is awarded to an individual whose significant contributions and accomplishments have enhanced and reinforced extension and continuing education as an integral component of engagement at NC State in responding to the educational needs of the various stakeholders served or in the application of research or technical services to real-life issues and problems.