Auburn University holds Employee Appreciation Week

Auburn University recently dedicated a week to recognize the contributions and hard work of employees.

Employee Appreciation Week occurred from April 24-28. University Human Resources (UHR) worked with HR liaisons and other campus partners to organize several events.

The Employee Recognition Program, which was held at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, was one of the highlights. More than 650 employees were honored, including the four Employees of the Year:

• Philip Stephens, Office of Information Technology
• Amanda Buckalew, Office of Accessibility
• Sydney Riley, College of Engineering
• Justin Choron, Student Affairs

Each of these employees received a $3,000 award from the Auburn University Foundation. They were selected from a pool of 48 Spirit of Excellence recipients.

Other events that were held include:

• Departmental Appreciation Day
• Yoga on Samford Lawn
• The Walk @ Lunch
• The Woltosz Football Complex Tour
• Night at the Jule Collins Smith Museum
• The Departmental Showcase
• Lee County Humane Society Pet Food Drive

The Departmental Showcase (500-plus), Football Complex Tour (400-plus) and Night at the Museum (300-plus) had the most attendees.

Event photos are posted on the UHR Facebook and Instagram pages.