Celebrating UTA Faculty & Staff

Employee Service Awards

UTA and the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement are pleased to celebrate our faculty and staff members who reached milestones of 10 years of service or more during the calendar year of 2025!

Help up celebrate our latest recipients!

We are preparing our final list of honorees for this year’s Service Awards. Please review the published list carefully and notify us of any updates or corrections. All edits must be submitted by February 28 to ensure accurate recognition.

2026 Recipients

Service Awards Dinner (Invitation Only)

This dinner is for those receiving awards for 25 years of service or more in five-year increments.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
5:30 PM: Reception
6:00 PM: Dinner
Bluebonnet Ballroom
University Center


Service Awards Reception (Invitation Only)

This dinner is for those receiving awards for 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
3:00 PM: Reception
3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
Bluebonnet Ballroom
University Center

Who is eligible?

  • Faculty, Classified, and Administrative and Professional staff appointed 20 hours or more
    per week.

What service is counted for the Employee Service Awards?

  • Service with any University of Texas System component is included. Service earned at other State agencies/institutions is not included in calculating award eligibility, regardless of when it was earned.
  • One month of service is given for each month or fraction of a month of an active appointment at 20 hours per week or more in an eligible title.
  • Must be a current employee appointed at 20 hours per week or more in an eligible title or have retired after May 31 of the award year.
  • Eligible service is computed through December 31 of the award year.
Understanding Service Credit