WashU recognizes and honors staff for their dedication to our missions of research, teaching and patient care.
WashU will not host staff appreciation lunches in fall 2026.
Employee Honors & Awards
Distinguished Honor Awards
Recognition for exceptional performance, outstanding leadership & superior service.
Milestone Anniversary Awards
Celebrating staff dedication through 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 & 55 years of service.
Recognition toolkit
Send a WashU Kudos today! Download the themed template, add your message, print or email your card and brighten a colleague’s day today!
Questions? Email HRevents@wustl.edu.
Managers: check out the recognition toolkit (PDF) for people leaders.
Announcements
FY26 Staff Recognition Program Update
Read how WashU’s staff recognition program will be updated for FY26.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service: Jon Elson, research engineer
Jon Elson is one of just a few at WashU who have achieved the milestone of 50 years of service.
Staff Recognition and Milestone Service Awards | 2025
WashU is thrilled to honor our 2025 service award recipients and distinguished honor awardees.
Inspiring People at WashU
We’re excited to announce and invite you to be part of “Inspiring WashU People”, WashU’s new initiative highlighting the incredible people who make our university special.
Carla Bailey Named Top 50 Woman Leader in St. Louis
Carla Bailey, director of learning and development for Human Resources at WashU, has been named one of Women We Admire’s “Top 50 Women Leaders of St. Louis for 2024” for her development and delivery of leadership and team-building programs and workshops.