When is this year's Employee Service Award banquet?
The banquet will be Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in the Arkansas Union
including a social hour from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the Multicultural Center
located in suite 404. The social hour gives you and other invited recipients
and guests an opportunity to visit with your campus community before the
banquet. The dinner and program is scheduled from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the
Alltel Ballroom. Free parking is available in the parking garage after 5:00
p.m.
Who will be invited to the banquet?
This annual celebration recognizes Service Award recipients with 10 or
more years of service as well as the Employees of the Quarter, Employees of
the Year and full-time staff who have recently completed a degree at the
University of Arkansas.
What can I expect if I am on the list to be recognized at this year's
service award banquet?
Each recipient will receive a memo via campus mail or e-mail. At this
time you will be able to select your service award gift and verify the
spelling of your name as it will appear on your certificate of appreciation.
Please return the memo to Human Resources by the stated deadline. Formal
invitations from Chancellor Gearhart will arrive in campus mail early
September. You will be asked to RSVP for you and a guest by a specific
deadline date. If Human Resources does not receive your RSVP card, you may
be contacted by telephone to insure that you have received your invitation
to the banquet.
Banquet seating is unassigned and your are welcome to sit with your
friends and colleagues. Following dinner there will be one to two brief
speeches followed by a short presentation. During the award ceremony
individual names are announced and the recipient walks to the presentation
area to receive their award from Chancellor Gearhart. The award ceremony moves
fairly quick and the banquet usually adjourns by 8:00 pm
When do I select my service award gift?
Human Resource will contact eligible employees during the month of August
to ask for their choice of gift and to verify the spelling of their name for
the certificate of appreciation. Employees with UA email accounts will be
contacted via email.
What are the gift choices?
The choice of gifts depends on the years of service being recognized.
10 Years of Service
Lapel Pin with UA seal and marked "10" service award; or
Brass key ring engraved with UA Old Main logo and "10 Year Service Award"
15 Years of Service
Lapel Pin with UA seal and marked "15" service award; or
Ink pen (black) with UA seal and engraved "15 Year Service Award"
20 Years of Service:
Lapel Pin with UA seal and genuine ruby gemstone representing 20 years of
service; or
Ink pen (two-tone, gold & silver) with UA seal and engraved "20 Year
Service Award"
25 Years of Service
Lapel Pin with UA seal and genuine sapphire gemstone representing 25 years
of service PLUS an engraved plaque; or
Rosewood Box with brass plate engraved "25 Year Service Award"; or
Black Onyx Pen, personalized, engraved "25 Year Service Award"
30 Years of Service
Lapel Pin with UA seal and genuine emerald gemstone representing 30 years of
service PLUS an engraved plaque; or a selection from two other items. Last
year's popular items included a rosewood table clock and Leatherman brand
multi-tool. The selection may change annually.
35 Years of Service
Lapel Pin with UA seal and genuine diamond representing 35 years of service
PLUS an engraved plaque; or a selection from two other pre-chosen items.
Last year's popular item was a wrist watch with the University's logo.
40, 45 or 50 Years of Service
Gifts are individually selected based on the service recipient's hobbies or
interests.
What if I don't make a choice or forget to reply with my selection?
You will receive the traditional service award gift, the University of
Arkansas lapel pin, appropriate for your years of service. Service
recognition for 25, 30, 35 years of service also receive an engraved plaque.
Human Resources may contact and confirm gift selection for service award
recipients with 25 or more years of service that have not replied.
Do I have to attend the banquet to receive my award gift?
Attendance is strictly voluntary. If you are unable to attend your gift
will be mailed to you shortly after the banquet.
