- The University of Ottawa’s Recognition and Reward page hosts an informative video about recognition, an activity to guide a group discussion about recognition and rewards, and other information.
- Visit the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office's web page for information regarding the Faculty’s Alumni Achievement Awards.
- Awards for the Faculty’s learners: Please see the educational programs’ web pages or contact the appropriate educational program office for more information.
Recognition
Our faculty, staff, learners and alumni contribute immeasurably to the world around us, whether at the Faculty of Medicine, in the Ottawa area, or at national or international levels. The Faculty is proud to recognize the achievements and contributions of its members, and encourages all to participate in recognizing those around them.
Awards and prizes
Find information about numerous internal and external awards and learn about our Faculty's impressive award recipients.
Visit our awards and prizes web page
Recognition communications at the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine communicates the accomplishments of its members through various channels, such as:
- The MedFlash, MedPoint, and MedExtra newsletters
- The Faculty’s news webpage
- Digital screens at the Faculty of Medicine buildings
- Social media handles of uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Tools and templates
The following tools and templates are at your disposal to assist in your recognition efforts.
- A variety of printable “thank you” and “congratulations” card templates.
- A variety of “thank you” and “congratulations” email templates.
- Templates for the Faculty’s digital screens (and guidelines for preparing and submitting these)
- Submit a Kudo or RétroFrancoBravo for a Faculty of Medicine staff or faculty member (see details below).
Recognition tips
- Recognition knows no limits! Recognize your peers, direct reports, managers and leaders, as well as students and colleagues from across the Faculty and in partner organizations.
- Recognition is most effective when delivered right away – don’t delay!
- Make your message genuine and personalized.
- Consider how the individual might like to be recognized – for example, through public or private recognition? During a meeting or by email?
Faculty and uO partner links
FoM's Faculty Member Recognition Strategy
The Faculty of Medicine’s Faculty Member Recognition Strategy consists of categorized lists of recognition initiatives to help guide recognition activities. Some must be implemented by leadership, but many are appropriate for anyone to employ.
View the strategy document
Kudos
Give a Kudo, make someone's day!
The Faculty of Medicine would like your help recognizing our learners, faculty and support staff members for their exemplary work, efforts, and for upholding the Faculty’s values (compassion, inclusion, diversity, integrity, professionalism, respect, social accountability, sustainability, transparency, and wellness).
Process:
- Share your appreciationby submiting a Kudo the quick and easy form!
- A learner or staff or faculty member submits a Kudo. It might be lightly edited by MarCom.
- Once approved, the nominator will be asked to notify the nominee(s) to ensure they are comfortable having a Kudo in MedFlash.
- If the Kudo is about a team and individuals are not named, the nominator will be asked to share the Kudo text with the team’s manager/supervisor to confirm accuracy of the text and to ask the manager to share the Kudos text with their team once it’s published.
Kudos will be posted in the MedFlash newsletter.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Professionalism at [email protected]
Kudos tips and examples
Here are some tips and to get you started on writing Kudos:
- The most effective Kudos are sincere, timely, highlight specific behaviours or accomplishments, and are tied to the individual or team’s traits or qualities.
- Kudos don’t have to be long. A few sentences should do the trick.
- Team up! Work with a colleague or have someone proofread your message.
- If you’re unsure if you should submit a Kudo, check with the individual’s supervisor.
- Don’t stress about getting it perfect. The sentiment will be appreciated and effective regardless.
Examples of how to start your Kudos message:
- “Kudos to….”
- “Congratulations to…”
- “I’d like to extend a huge thank you to…”
- “A big round of applause to the XXX team for ….”
- “Another incredible achievement by XXX, who…”