An employee recognition program designed to create a culture of appreciation among faculty, staff and administration. The College holds an annual employee recognition celebration during the spring semester to highlight the recipients of the College's employee awards.
Career Achievement Recognition
Milestone anniversaries are celebrated at 5 years and every 5-year interval thereafter.
Legacy Award
The Legacy Award honors faculty, staff, or administration for exceptional contributions to the College through sustained achievement over at least two years. Recipients must collaborate across multiple departments, uphold two or more College values, be in good standing, and not have received the award in the past 5 years.
OAK Award
The OAK (Outstanding Achievement at Keuka) award recognizes faculty, staff, or administration for significant contributions to the College through sustained achievement, collaboration beyond their area, and upholding the College's core values. Recipients must be in good standing, have not won in the past 3 years, and demonstrated a lasting impact over at least a year.
Acorn Award
The Acorn Award honors faculty, staff, or administration for exceptional achievements beyond their regular duties. To qualify, recipients must not have received the award in the past 12 months, be in good standing with the College, and consistently demonstrate one or more of the College's core values.