Staff Award Payment Letter

[Date]

[Preferred Name (UID: )]

[Position Title]

[Department]

Dear [Preferred Name]:

Thank you for your dedication and service to the University and the [Department Name].

In recognition of [DESCRIBE GOAL ACHIEVEMENT OR SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT], I’m pleased to present you with an Exceptional Performance Award payment in the amount of $[  ].

OR

In recognition of [DESCRIBE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION/HIGHLY EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR], I’m pleased to present you with a SPOT Award payment in the amount of $[  ].

This one-time discretionary payment is being made pursuant to the Variable Pay Program. This payment does not impact your base pay, overtime rate of pay calculation (non-exempt staff) or salary driven benefit amounts and it does not include retirement contributions. This payment will be subject to tax withholdings and will be paid on the next monthly payroll following the processing of the One-Time Payment in UNI Works, in connection with established payroll deadlines. 

Your contributions have been instrumental in making UNI a great place to work are appreciated.  We look forward to your continued service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the University of Northern Iowa.

Sincerely,

Department Head/Director

cc:  HRS personnel file