The Awards section of the OHR website details the types of awards that are used at the NIH. These awards range from recognition awards (Special Act, On-the-Spot, Performance, Time Off, QSI, Referral, Suggestion & Invention) to the NIH Director’s Award and HHS Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service.

Monetary and Non-Monetary Awards

• NIH Policy Manual - NIH Employee Awards Program
• NIH Employee Recognition Awards Nomination Form (Individual and Group Awards)

Honorary Awards

• Submit Nomination for NIH Director's Award (NIH Only - Powered by WiTS)
• NIH Employee Referral Award Form
• NIH Commissioned Corps Officer Award Nomination Instructions
• Submit Nomination for IC Merit / Director’s Awards (NIH Only - Powered by WiTS)