Since 1998, the Thank ‘U’ Reward Program has allowed UNMC employees to recognize colleagues for outstanding service by sending them Thank ‘U’ messages.
Along with the Thank ‘U’ message, recipients also get a medallion redeemable for gifts or services.
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Thank ‘U’ awards are a good way to recognize fellow employees for a outstanding performances and accomplishments. |
To request a Thank ‘U’ reward, employees simply:
- Log into to UNMC Employee Self Service with their Lotus Notes usernames and passwords;
- Click on the Reward and Recognition folder and then the Thank ‘U’ Rewards folder;
- Fill in the name, unit, address and zip code boxes, write a short message for the recipient in the text box and then click “submit.”
What’s in it for recipients
Employees could get items such as UNMC T-shirts and one-month memberships to the Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) or gift cards to business such as Barnes and Noble, AMC and Marcus Theaters, Burger King and Panera Bread.
View a complete list of possible reward items on page two of the Thank ‘U’ Rewards Form.
How to redeem the medallions
UNMC employees are strongly encouraged to turn in medallions with the Thank ‘U’ Thank ‘U’ Rewards Form via campus mail. To do so, simply:
- Place completed a Thank ‘U’ Rewards Form and Thank ‘U’ medallions into an envelope; and
- Send to “Thank ‘U’, ZIP 5530.”
Medallions also can be redeemed at the CFHL front desk.
Call Cheri Langill at 402-559-5093 or Josh Hertzel at 402-559-5254 for more redemption information.
Limits and tax issues
Each calendar year, employees can:
- Send 12 medallions; and
- Redeem 10 medallions.
Items with a cash value are taxable. UNMC separated/termed employees cannot redeem Thank ‘U’ medallions because of tax processing issues.