Value Awards
Our five Value Awards celebrate those who make a positive impact on others and help achieve the university’s mission. Please read more about each category below. Nominations are currently being accepted and awards will be presented during the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on April 24, 2024.
Nominate & Celebrate:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)