The Office of Human Resources administers the Staff Recognition Luncheon on the second Tuesday in May. UND staff members are recognized for the major milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service. Staff members recognized for 20 through 45 years of service are presented with a gift card to the University Bookstore in the amounts of $50 for 20 years, $100 for 25, 30, and 35 years and $200 for 40 and 45 years.

During the luncheon, ten $1,000 Meritorious Service Awards and the $1,000 Ken & Toby Baker UND Proud awards are announced. Solicitation for nominations for these awards are generally in March each year. The nomination form with eligibility guidelines and instructions can be used to make a nomination.