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, click here.
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.