{"id":95,"date":"2025-07-21T10:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T17:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/experience\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:46:02","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/experience\/service-awards\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About employee service awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Celebrating your service at UW<\/h4>\n<p>At the University of Washington, your work matters. Every day, UW staff help educate the next generation, push the boundaries of research, and build a stronger, more compassionate community. You are a vital part of what sets UW apart\u2014we don\u2019t just witness change; we make it happen together.<\/p>\n<p>A work anniversary marks more than a passage of time\u2014it tells the story of dedication, growth, and meaningful impact. Whether it&#8217;s your first year or your 25th, every milestone is worth celebrating.<\/p>\n<p>While we encourage department level celebration at <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/experience\/recognition\/recognizing-service-milestones\/\">1- and 3-year milestones<\/a>, staff become eligible for official UW service awards beginning at year 5 and every five years thereafter (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20 years).<\/p>\n<h4>Program eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>You are eligible for service recognition if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are in a regular staff position in active status on your continuous service anniversary, or<\/li>\n<li>You are on an approved leave of absence (your award will be presented when you return to work).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Faculty, academic personnel, student employee, and intermittent and non-permanent staff positions are not eligible for this program.<\/p>\n<h4>How is service measured?<\/h4>\n<p>Service is calculated based on your Company Service Date. 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