Awards and Recognitions

Employee Recognition

At Pace University, we value each and every employee. The Employee Recognition program provides an opportunity to formally recognize your many accomplishments. Employee Recognition Ceremonies are usually held on each campus in April, honoring employee milestones and accomplishments from the previous year.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Employee Recognition Events! These community events bring us together to celebrate our colleagues and the amazing work done at Pace! Here are details for each campus:

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Kessel Student Center, Gottesman Room
Pleasantville Campus

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Preston Hall, Tudor Room
White Plains/Haub Law School Campus

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
15 Beekman, Bianco Room
New York City Campus

Pace University is committed to providing an accessible experience for all participants. Please contact Employee Relations at employeerelations@pace.edu to request reasonable accommodations no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Employee Service Awards

Service Awards are given to employees who have completed 5 to 50 years of service in five-year increments.

• 2024 Service Award Recipients
• 2024 Contract Service Honorees (PDF)

Employee Recognition Annual Special Awards

The Employee Recognition Annual Special Awards is a time to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our faculty and staff by nominating individuals and/or teams for their outstanding contributions to the University. View information and criteria about all awards and take a look at the winners of the 2024 Special Awards!

Employee Appreciation Toolkit

March is Employee Appreciation Month at Pace, but we have a toolkit full of ideas to help you show appreciation all year long!

YES I Make It Happen Recognition Program

For more information on the program, criteria, and nomination form link, please visit the YES Awards webpages!

Recognition 101 Webinars

If you’re a leader, or plan to become one, then this short webinar is definitely for you. Recognition and rewards are two important tools that every leader should have in their tool kit. You’ll learn how recognition and reward can boost employee morale, how to recognize, when you should reward staff, and what type of rewards you should consider. Register for the webinar: Recognition 101 for Managers and Aspiring Managers.