Add an Award Type in HRM

Define award categories to support employee recognition, performance incentives, and milestone celebrations — adaptable to any organisation or region.

🔐 Access Control

• Only Admin users or staff with HRM setup permissions can add or edit award types
• From the Dashboard, use the side menu to navigate: HRM → System Setup → Award Type

🧭 Step-by-Step: Add an Award Type

1️⃣ Open Award Type Setup

• Navigate to the Award Type section under System Setup
• Click the ➕ icon to open the “Create Award Type” form

2️⃣ Enter Award Details

• Name*: Enter the award category — examples include:
  • Employee of the Month, Team Excellence, Innovation Award
  • Trophy, Medal, Certificate, Gift Voucher
  • Customer Commendation, Safety Champion, Volunteer Recognition
  • Long Service, Apprentice Achievement, Wellbeing Hero

Use names that reflect your company culture, sector values, and recognition goals.

3️⃣ Save the Award Type

• Click Create to add the award category
• The new entry will appear in the list with action icons:
  • 🖊️ Edit
  • 🗑️ Delete

✅ Best Practices

• Align award types with your HR policies and performance review cycles
• Use formal titles for structured awards (Long Service, Innovation)
• Use informal titles for morale boosters (Team Spirit, Wellbeing Hero)
• Review award types annually to reflect evolving culture and values
• Avoid generic names like Award 1 — be specific for tracking and reporting