Reward & Recognition Committee

The purpose of the GSD Reward and Recognition Committee is to recognize employee excellence at the Graduate School of Design. The Committee selects monthly Applause Award winners and annual Dean’s Award winners from nominations submitted by GSD staff. The Committee also co-hosts the Annual Staff Potluck and Annual Staff Summer BBQ with the Staff and Community Committee.

Applause Award

The Applause Award is a monthly award given to one staff member. Winners of the Applause Award receive $50 in various gift certificates/cards of their choice.

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Dean’s Award for Employee Excellence

The Dean’s Award is an annual award given to one employee or a group of employees who have displayed outstanding initiative, leadership, and commitment to quality or has performed above his or her job description. The winner of the Dean’s Award receives $1,000 and two extra vacation days.

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