Recognition Guide

Find information and resources to celebrate extraordinary faculty and staff members.


Whether you lead a single team member or oversee a large team of professionals, this guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to cultivate a culture of meaningful recognition that empowers employees and fuels organizational success.

Aligned with the first of the four Organization strategies, this guide supports the Faculty’s efforts to “promote engagement and well-being by fostering respectful and supportive learning and work environments where individuals are acknowledged for their contributions”.

This guide explores the fundamental principles of employee recognition, delves into the various types and methods of recognition, and outlines practical steps for creating a culture of appreciation within your team. The guide provides insights on key topics such as:


Tools & resources

UBC Recognition Expense Guidelines

UBC’s Business Expense Rules ensure public funds are used responsibly, appropriately, and efficiently.

Explore key excerpts related to tokens of appreciation, hospitality and entertainment and the special considerations for recognizing members of the Indigenous community.

Employee Recognition Framework

Utilize a recognition framework designed to assist with developing guiding principles into programs for formal, informal and everyday recognition.

Employee Recognition Preferences Profile Template

Discover your team’s recognition preferences with this template to determine how to adequately and appropriately recognize them for their contributions.


Contact us

Have questions on the Recognition guide or resources you would like to share? Please reach out to FoM.OrgDev@ubc.ca for assistance.