Waves of Gratitude: Ripples of Inspiration
Recognition and appreciation are at the heart of who we are as the Pepperdine community, reflecting our motto: “Freely ye received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8). Waves of Gratitude is a peer-to-peer recognition program designed to make it simple and rewarding to celebrate the everyday contributions, kindness, and achievements of our faculty and staff.
The form and feed below seeks to empower employees at every level of the University to recognize each other for the positive impacts they make. You might choose to recognize a colleague because of a small act of kindness, going above and beyond in their role, accomplishing a major task, or showing support to a teammate. Together, these notes of recognition build a culture of gratitude and community that makes Pepperdine stronger.
Ready to celebrate your colleagues? Submit a note of recognition today!
How It Works
- Submit the Recognition Form: Use the online form above to share your appreciation.
- Recognition Feed: Notes of recognition are quickly reviewed and appear on the feed below for the whole community to celebrate.*
- Recognition Raffles: Both the giver and receiver of recognition will automatically be entered into quarterly raffles for fun prizes, including $100 local restaurant gift cards.**
Recognition Feed
| Recognizing | Recognition | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Hoskins | I want to recognize Seth for his leadership during the planning and execution of our recent campus event. From coordinating logistics with Facilities to communicating clearly with campus partners, your organization ensured a smooth experience for everyone involved. | Todd Creekmore |
| Claire Foster | Shout-out to Claire for collaborating across departments to move a time-sensitive project forward. Your proactive outreach, clear documentation, and flexibility helped us meet deadlines while maintaining strong working relationships. | Greyson Orellana |
*Please note, all submissions are reviewed before they are posted to the Recognition Feed to ensure they are positive, appropriate, and uphold our shared values.
**While multiple submissions each quarter are encouraged, only the first three (3) submissions will qualify for the quarterly Recognition Raffles.