At the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, our employees are our richest resource. Whether you are working in an academic department, one of the centers, or in administration, you are integral to Harvard Chan School’s success. Individually, your passion, professionalism, and commitment to our mission are vital to Harvard Chan School’s standing as a world-class research and teaching institution.
As teammates and colleagues, your collaboration, commitments and connections with others are what makes Harvard Chan School a rewarding workplace and a welcoming community. We value community building and have created a number of events that reflect this commitment.
Rewards & Recognition Programs | School-Wide Social Events | Community Building Events | Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Social Events
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Employee rewards and recognition can be generated by peers, managers, or by other Harvard Chan School leaders. Our program encompasses the following:
Acknowledging Commitment and Excellence (ACE) Award for Staff
ACKNOWLEDGING COMMITMENT AND EXCELLENCE
ACE Award recognizes Harvard Chan School staff employees who go “that extra mile” in a number of ways. Twice every academic year one a staff member, a staff manager, or a staff team of 2-5 will be recognized. The overview and eligibility guidelines of the Award are here.
The 2023/2024 Winter ACE Award goes to . . . Allison Hakioglu, Manager of Academic Administration, in the Department of Epidemiology!
Be on the lookout for the next ACE Award – Spring 2024!
View a list of previous winners and nominees here.
Harvard Heroes
Harvard Heroes is an annual award bestowed on individuals, nominated by their peers and/or managers, who have made outstanding contributions to Harvard Chan School. Awardees are honored at a special ceremony attended by their families, friends, colleagues, and University leaders. For more information about Harvard Heroes, see Harvie.
Lunch On Us
Lunch on Us recognition program is a way for senior leaders and managers to reward employees who lend a helping hand to those around them, who go above and beyond and who make Harvard Chan School an even better place to work. If a manager or senior leader catches you doing something great, you may be handed a Lunch on Us voucher towards lunch at Sebastian’s Cafe (Kresge). For more information and some FAQs on the Lunch on Us recognition program, go here.
Should you have any questions, you can send it to sphhr@hsph.harvard.edu.
Sarah K. Wood Award
The Sarah K. Wood Award for Outstanding Staff Performance recognizes a staff member who demonstrates the qualities of dedication, competence, positive attitude, initiative, and ability to mentor, encourage, and inspire others, in addition to a demonstrated commitment to the School and its mission. The overview and eligibility guidelines are here.
The nomination process for the 2023 Sarah K. Wood Award opened on April 17 and closed on April 28. Nominations are reviewed in a blind process by the Staff Recognition Committee, and the recipient of the award is announced and recognized in May.
The 2023 Sarah K. Wood Award for Outstanding Staff Performance goes to . . .
Rocky Stroud II
Director of Global Research Operations
Epidemiology
A list of the 2023 Sarah K. Wood Nominees are here.
A list of previous winners is available here.
We Congratulate. Appreciate. Recognize. Empower. (We C.A.R.E.)
We C.A.R.E. Cards– These cards are available to anyone that wishes to post or hand out a card to show appreciation to another employee. Cards can be found at the following locations: Kresge lobby (main entrance), FXB, Smith Street, and Landmark.
Best Practices for Employee Recognition Ideas
Recognition can also be personalized within your department to acknowledge various contributions by individuals or teams. Visit the links provided here for a list of ideas. It is important to exercise fiscal responsibility and that awards be proportional to the achievement being recognized. Consult your HR Partner who can help you navigate these issues, and perhaps help to customize a program for your area.
Have an idea regarding recognition? We are looking for your feedback! Email us or drop by today!
School-Wide Social Events
Celebration with the Stars
The Celebration with the Stars (CWTS) is an annual social event to honor staff, faculty and academic appointees who’ve reached a service milestone based on their benefits-eligible years of service at Harvard in a calendar year.
A virtual event will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM to honor staff, faculty and academic appointees who have reached a service milestone in calendar year 2023 (January 1, 2023 – December 1, 2023).
The list of CY2023 honorees will be available soon!
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A University Recognition Program kicked off in 2016 bringing a University-wide consistent approach to the recognition of service milestones across Harvard. Click here for more information about the program.
Community Building Events
“Happy Place Collage”
In February 2021, Harvard Chan School staff were asked to submit a photo to share their hobbies, with loved ones, a particular space, or memories that puts them in a happy place and makes them smile. The photos received were then put together and created into a beautiful “happy place” collage!
View the happy place collage here.
Harvard Longwood Campus Social Events
The Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Social events give the HLC staff, faculty and students an opportunity to come together as a community. Season of Giving and Give Thanks Event is a month-long program celebrating the good work and the good will of those within our community by offering an opportunity to send messages of appreciation to colleagues who have enriched your work experience by good deeds and small kindnesses. Throughout the Season of Giving (November, December and January), we also kick off the following: food drive, toy drive, dress for success drive and other community initiatives.
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