07/11/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/11/2025 13:37
July 11, 2025
The News: Grand Prize winners of the Empower Alaska Incentive Program are being selected! The 4 winners will be announced on July 21, and each will receive a $5,000 grand prize.
Catch Up Quick: Earlier this year, UA launched the Empower Alaska Incentive Program as a pilot initiative with the support of the Board of Regents. The program offers financial recognition for employees who provide exceptional service to students, identify organizational efficiencies and support achievement of BOR goals.
Quick Program Overview: Employees were recognized for in 3 categories for work that's made a meaningful difference at UA:
All regular, benefit-eligible employees with at least six months of service were eligible for the awards, with a recognition award of between $100 and $1,000 being distributed per recipient. All nominations required supervisor approval and were reviewed by leadership.
Go Deeper:Check out the Incentive Program websitefor additional information, and watch for the announcement of the Grand Prize winners on July 21.