This page provides tools to recognize fellow Warriors. It also contains information and learning resources to build awareness, knowledge and skills in areas that enable our culture of recognition.

Celebrate Our Values: 

• Warrior Heroes

  For proactively accepting challenges and willingly helping others with a "can-do" attitude and an exceptional commitment to service that enables us to achieve the university's mission.

  Leaders:

  Use this Job Aid to learn more about Warrior Heroes, see examples of how to write a brief description of why they should receive recognition, and determine if you'd like to send a certificate of recognition and/or submit a nomination for a Value Award.

  • Send a certificate of recognition to an individual and/or team (any time you like)
  • Nominate an individual and/or team for the Warrior Heroes Value Award:

  Submit Nomination for Warrior Heroes

  Resources:

  • Building Personal Power Through Influence (Accelerate course) 
  • Improving Culture of Celebration in Higher Ed (Article)
• Warrior Excellence

  For consistently achieving the highest quality outcomes by going above and beyond the expected and demonstrating an unparalleled work ethic with exceptional character.

  Leaders:

  Use this Job Aid to learn more about Warrior Excellence, see examples of how to write a brief description of why they should receive recognition, and determine if you'd like to send a certificate of recognition and/or submit a nomination for a Value Award.

  • Send a certificate of recognition to an individual and/or team (any time you like)
  • Nominate an individual and/or team for the Warrior Excellence Value Award:

  Submit Nomination for Warrior Excellence

  Resources:

  • Developing a Personal Accountability Framework (course)
  • Becoming a Successful Collaborator (course)
  • Encouraging Team Communication and Collaboration (course)
  • Beginning a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Journey (4 min video)
• Warrior Trailblazers

  For creating outstanding innovation that positively impacts the Wayne State Community by demonstrating the courage to implement new things that result in improved processes and a better customer experience.

  Leaders:

  Use this Job Aid to learn more about Warrior Trailblazers, see examples of how to write a brief description of why they should receive recognition, and determine if you'd like to send a certificate of recognition and/or submit a nomination for a Value Award.

  • Send a certificate of recognition to an individual and/or team (any time you like)
  • Nominate an individual and/or team for the Warrior Trailblazer Value Award:

  Submit Nomination for Warrior Trailblazers

  Resources:

  • Building Innovation Cultures and Leaders (course)
  • Creating a Collaborative Workgroup (5 min video)
  • The Art and Skill of Collaborative Leadership (book)
  • Developing a Team of Creative Gurus (course)
• Warriors Who Care

  For making a positive difference in the lives of others by valuing all people, demonstrating empathy, concern/care, and supporting others to create a culture of spirit and belonging that helps to set WSU apart.

  Leaders:

  Use this Job Aid to learn more about Warriors Who Care, see examples of how to write a brief description of why they should receive recognition, and determine if you'd like to send a certificate of recognition and/or submit a nomination for a Value Award.

  • Send a certificate of recognition to an individual and/or team (any time you like)
  • Nominate an individual and/or team for the Warriors Who Care Value Award:

  Submit Nomination for Warriors Who Care

  Resources:

  • Your Role in Workplace Diversity (course)
  • Developing Relationships Through Empathy (4 min video)
  • Navigating Other People's Emotions (course)
  • The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening (book)
• Warrior Leadership

  For providing outstanding leadership in achieving exceptional results by motivating individuals, recognizing their talents, and inspiring them to accomplish goals. For leading by demonstrating the University's values in the pursuit of personal and professional growth.

  Leaders:

  Use this Job Aid to learn more about Warrior Leadership, see examples of how to write a brief description of why they should receive recognition, and determine if you'd like to send a certificate of recognition and/or submit a nomination for an Annual Employee Recognition Award.

  • Send a certificate of recognition to an individual and/or team (any time you like)
  • Nominate an individual and/or team for the Warrior Leadership Value Award:

  Submit Nomination for Warrior Leadership

  Resources:

  • Influencing Through Positive Leadership (course)
  • Language Tips For Influencing (3 min video)
  • Kindness in Leadership (book)
  • Women in Leadership: Moving Beyond Gender Roles as a Leader (course)
  • Leadership: The Multiplier Effect (book)
  • Five Ways to Build Trust and Safety in Hybrid Teams (article)
  • What Psychological Safety Looks Like in a Hybrid Workplace (article)

Culture of Celebration Continuum: 

We build our culture of recognition, celebration and appreciation in many ways. The "Continuum" depicts opportunities to show appreciation for others along a range of best practices. Some of the most valued forms of recognition have no financial cost, but are the most meaningful to us. Which elements do you use? Are there some that you could add to what you already do? Download a copy of the Culture of Celebration Continuum

Best Practice Elements: 

Our reward and recognition strategy purposefully incorporates three elements to build a culture of excellence: encouraging effort, celebrating careers, and rewarding results. Together, these best practice components give us several opportunities to appreciate fellow warriors in meaningful ways to create high levels of job satisfaction and engagement. Download a copy of the Best Practices Elements