WashU recognizes and honors staff for their dedication to our missions of research, teaching and patient care.
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.

Announcements
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.
WashU HR Team Spreads Holiday Cheer While Highlighting Family Care Resources
WashU HR and Wellness Champions volunteer their time with Project Holiday Cheer, and support family care resources
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.
St. Louis CITY2 Engagement Supports Connection Across WashU
One department that has really embraced these WashU-Sponsored events is the School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology.