Employee Recognition Awards

The University of Illinois System allows employee recognition awards to be paid to employees for outstanding service.

• Employee recognition awards are subject to the following supplemental tax rates:
  • 22% federal
  • 4.95% state
  • 1.45% Medicare if applicable (plus an additional 0.9% for wages of more than $200,000 in a calendar year)
• Employee recognition awards can be grossed up (Payment Gross-Up Calculator) with the net pay equal to the award, or taxes can be withheld from the award amount.
• Instructions, policy, and helpful tools related to the award payment process are available on OBFS Policies and Procedures Manual, 4.3.3 Process Employee Recognition Awards.

Employee recognition awards are submitted to University Payroll & Benefits (UPB) through the Adjustment Notification Application (ANA). Awards are paid via direct deposit. Please allow at least ten days for processing and indicate the date of the ceremony. Recognition awards will be deposited after the ceremony date unless other arrangements are requested. UPB will assist in figuring the gross amount to be paid when grossing up is desired. Please contact UPB through the University Payroll & Benefits Service Portal if you need assistance.