Awards and Recognition

In CALS, we recognize and appreciate faculty and staff for their unique contributions to our community.

Best practices, no/low cost ideas, and university-specific spending guidance for creating a culture of recognition and appreciation.

A quick and easy peer-to-peer program allowing NC State employees to send thank-you cards expressing appreciation to colleagues.

Visit the University HR Awards and Recognition webpage for university faculty and staff award and recognition programs.

In the News

Jan 2, 2025

Shine a Light on CALS' Everyday Heroes: Award Nominations Open Now!

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is excited to announce the opening of the nomination period for four prestigious awards, including the new Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Awards and the CALS Values Awards.

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Dec 16, 2024

CALS Employees Celebrate Milestone Years of Service

Congratulations to all the CALS employees who recently reached new milestones in 2024 for their dedication and service to NC State University.

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Oct 25, 2024

CALS Celebrates Quarter Century Employees

Congratulations to the CALS and Extension employees recently recognized for reaching 25 years of service at NC State.

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Non-Faculty Awards

Pride of the WolfPack

A quarterly nomination-based program for colleges and divisions to recognize individual SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees who exceptionally demonstrate NC State’s values.

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Awards for Excellence

The highest University recognition given annually for notable contributions above and beyond a full-time SHRA or EHRA non-faculty employee’s normal job responsibilities, with potential for recognition at the State level.

Milestone Awards

Service Awards Program

An annual years-of-service recognition and appreciation of permanent SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees at .50 FTE and above.

Retirement Recognitions

Commemorative gifts and certificates are available for NC State faculty and staff who meet minimum service year requirements.
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