Recognition
Valencia's Formal Recognition Programs
Recognition is a cornerstone of building a caring, engaged team — and it’s a vital component to quality leadership. It reinforces that an employee's work is essential in their area and to the organization as a whole. Learn more about Recognition Programs.
Career Anniversary
Careers at Valencia College are about so much more than years served. Career anniversaries are about the individual employee — the unique attributes, special connections and the many ways each employee contributes to student success. To learn more about career anniversaries, please visit the Career Anniversary page.
Educational Advancement
The decision to advance your education while working full-time is never easy and Valencia College wants to recognize your efforts.
If you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited institution after six months of full-time employment, you may be eligible for Total Rewards: Recognition of Full-Time Employees for Educational Advancement Award. If you are eligible to receive the Educational Advancement Award, please complete the Educational Advancement Award application.
Application-based Programs
| Recognition Program | Open | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership Program | March | April |
| Sabbatical Leave | September | October |
| Education and Professional Development Leave | September | October |
Nomination-based Programs
| Recognition Program | Open | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Association Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Counseling and Librarianship | January | March |
| Innovation of the Year Awards | November | January |
| The League Excellence Awards | September | October |
Valencia's Informal Recognition Programs
Featured Colleagues
If you would like to nominate a colleague who embodies one of Valencia’s values (learning, people, diversity, access or integrity), please send the colleague’s name to The_Grove@valenciacollege.edu. They might be one of our next featured colleagues.
Badges
Recognize your colleagues by giving a badge and sharing your thoughts in a short post. It’s simple to share your appreciation and reward a job well done. Check out the badge descriptions for more details on each badge. For instructions on how to give a badge, check out the video tutorial or the printable tutorial.