The STAR Award recognizes employees who have gone “above and beyond” in support of the campus’ core values.
Star Award Form Star Award Certificate
Award Criteria
The STAR Award has four levels of cash awards, $250, $500, $750, and $1,000. Individual employees may be recognized with a STAR award based on one or more of the following performance standards:
- Going above and beyond to deliver excellent service.
- Going above and beyond to provide excellent care.
- Exemplary contributions in the achievement of an important project.
Input will be required from the employee’s manager/supervisor if someone other than the employee’s manager/supervisor is nominating the employee. Please refer to the 2026-2027 Document Plan year approved by UCOP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about UC Davis Health’s Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Plan, including eligibility, award amounts, recognition criteria and nomination deadlines for the plan year.
- Read the UC Davis Health STAR Plan FAQs (Word document)