The following list contains a few examples of established rewards and recognition programs across the University.
| Program Title | Program's Focus | Monetary/Non-Monetary | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award | Exceptional Service and performance | Honored at Ceremony and receive a plaque and a Monetary award | University-Wide |
| Service Awards | Years of service in 5 year increments | Honored at Awards Ceremony. Receive pin/gift | University-Wide |
| Sarah Belle Brown Community Service Award | Volunteer service work done by members of the UNM community for the good of the greater community | Honored at Ceremony and receive a Monetary award | University-Wide |
| Staff Hero Award | For supporting staff council | Certificate presented at Staff Council meeting | University-Wide |
| Jim Davis Staff Council Awards | Significant contributions of an individual to the Staff Council | Plaque presented at Staff Council meeting | University-Wide |
| PAWS | Exceptional service | Recipients are presented with a plaque, a certificate, and a “goody bag” of various gifts. In addition, they also receive a complimentary lunch for themselves and a friend at the UNM Faculty and Staff Club as well as a ten-dollar gift card for use at any of the food venues in the Student Union. | University-Wide |
| Outstanding Supervisor Award | Supervisory Excellence, Supporting Values & Mission | Plaque and $1000 Award | University-Wide |
| SOM Dean's Staff Award | Exceptional Service | Honored at luncheon, receive a Plaque and a Monetary award | Dept./School/College |
| PCS Outstanding Staff & Workgroup Award | Exceptional Service | Honored at Ceremony, receive a Certificate and a Monetary award | Dept./School/College |
| SOE Staff Awards | Initiative, highest quality of work, exemplary attitude, high level of adaptability. | Dept./School/College | |
| SOE Staff Travel Awards | Monetary | Dept./School/College | |
| Tokens of Appreciation | Honored at Staff Council Luncheon/Retreat and receive a Certificate | Dept./School/College |
