Employee Recognition Award Ceremony
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The Employee Recognition Award Ceremony is a university-wide event where we come together as a community to honor the dedication and commitment of UIC employees.
All UIC employees are invited to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our colleagues and recognize those who have dedicated 25 years and above to the university.
Employees celebrating service year milestones of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years with be recognized.
Merit awards presented during the ceremony include: Award of Merit (AOM), Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence (CAPE), Rising Star Award, Janice Watkins Award, and UI Health Recognition Awards.
2024 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony
Date: November 7, 2024
Location: Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 West Roosevelt Road
Ceremony: 1:30-2:30 pm
Post Ceremony Celebrations: 2:30-3:30pm
Click here to view 2024 Merit Award Recipients who will be recognized during this event.
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Parking Information
PARKING LOCATION: Event parking is located at Lot 5, 1135 South Morgan Street. The entrance is on Morgan Street, half a block North of Roosevelt Road.
PARKING FEES: Parking relocation will be honored in Lot 5 for attendees with a current UIC campus parking permit, which must be displayed at all times. Without a UIC campus parking permit, a special flat rate of $10.00 will be charged for those who are attending this event.
Please note: If lot 5 reaches capacity, additional parking may be available at other UIC parking lots such as the Maxwell Street Parking Lot (MSPS). Standard parking fees will apply.
Venue Security
Like other entertainment venues in Chicago and around the country, the UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum has security measures you should be aware of. These enhancements include:
- The use of metal detectors,
- bag checks,
- certain bag restrictions
*Please note that all bags and purses brought into the venue must be no larger than 12”x 6”x12.” Some bags are prohibited, including backpacks, luggage, briefcases, and computer bags.
Event Contact
UIC Human Resources
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2023 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony
The 2023 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony was held on November 2, 2023 at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum. Event photos can be viewed by clicking here and entering Gallery passcode: AWARDS2023
The event program including all Merit Awardees and Service Year Honorees celebrated at this event can be viewed here.
2022 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony
The 2022 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony was held on November 15, 2022 at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum.
Click here to view the program including names of all merit awardees and employees who were recognized for their service year milestones.
Click here to access the online photo gallery. Enter gallery password: AWARDS2023
2021 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony
View information about the 2021 program here