Formal recognition schemes involve public recognition and/or a financial reward.

If you nominate someone staff for such a scheme, make sure to still use informal forms of praise and recognition.

• Making the Difference
  Rewards individuals or teams for an outstanding one-off or short-term contribution with a lump sum payment
• Rewarding Excellence
  Recognises individuals for sustained outstanding contribution or over-achievement with an additional salary increment
• Professional@York Awards
  For support staff and teams
• Temporary responsibility allowance
  Paid for carrying out some or all of the duties of a higher-graded post on a temporary basis
• Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Awards
  For those demonstrating excellence in teaching and/or learning support

Please note that role reviews should not be used as a mechanism for recognising good performance. A role review should be used where there is a business need for a higher graded role.