HLS encourages employee recognition at all levels – for big accomplishments, service milestones, and everyday contributions that make a real difference to others.
Check out how you can celebrate your colleagues through the programs below!
Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Award
This employee-owned program gives HLS staff the opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for their co-workers who make a difference in everyday work life.
Dean’s Award & Harvard Heroes
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Dean’s Award for Excellence
The Dean’s Award for Excellence recognizes staff members who embody both the letter and spirit of excellence within the HLS community.
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Harvard Heroes
Harvard Heroes celebrates staff across the University and at every level for their outstanding work, leadership, and excellence in support of Harvard’s mission.
Service Milestones
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July 2026 Service Milestones
Congratulations to our employees hitting service milestones this month! If you’d like to celebrate your colleagues, feel free to send them a congratulatory email or giving them praise on Teams. 5 Years Valerie J. Gomez, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society Pamela Toscano, Admissions 10 Years Gayle R. Fischer, Library-Collection Development 15 Years Jacqueline A. Calahong, Emmett
July 1, 2026
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June 2026 Service Milestones
Congratulations to our employees hitting service milestones this month! If you’d like to celebrate your colleagues, feel free to send them a congratulatory email or giving them praise on Teams. 5 Years Deema Qashat, Faculty Support Monique Henriques, Human Resources 10 Years Melissa P. Marquardt, Development-Major Gifts 15 Years Samantha Fitzgerald, Registrar 25 Years Ellen Keng, Faculty Support
June 1, 2026
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May 2026 Service Milestones
Congratulations to our employees hitting service milestones this month! If you’d like to celebrate your colleagues, feel free to send them a congratulatory email or giving them praise on Teams. 5 Years Dale Bryk, Environmental and Energy Law Program Carrie Jenks, Environmental and Energy Law Program 10 Years Sama Elbannan, Harvard Defenders 15 Years Femke Vernooij, Executive Education
May 1, 2026