Dear U of G Faculty and Staff,

We hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday season and would like to wish you a very happy International Thank You Day. The new year often invites reflections. Through the successes and challenges this year brings, GREAT at U of G [1] invites you to take these opportunities to connect with your colleagues. One of the toolkits you may wish to use includes gratitude, recognition, and appreciation [2], which have been consistently shown to promote wellness in the workplace.

Upcoming Recognition and Appreciation Opportunities

1. Nominate a colleague for the January “G” Thanks! Prize! [3] This January, nominators will win 2 Starbucks tall Espresso drink vouchers. One for you and one to treat a colleague you appreciate.
2. Nominate a colleague for an exemplary staff award [4]  Do you know a person or team who has gone above and beyond to provide outstanding service? Nominate them for an Exemplary Staff Award! Recipients receive $2,000 and are announced at the annual President’s Community Breakfast in September. Nominations close March 1^st.
3. Save the Date for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 1^st!
4. Follow the GREAT at U of G SharePoint Site [1] for gratitude, recognition, and appreciation programs, resources, and inspiration!

Thank you for helping us foster a positive and inclusive work environment that acknowledges the immeasurable contributions of our faculty and staff. Best wishes for a fantastic 2024!