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title: Issuing Awards from a Performance Review
description: "## **Overview** HRSimplified allows managers to issue awards directly from a **completed performance review**. This feature enables seamless recognition of employee achievements immediately after an assessment is finalized. Awards can only be issued when a **performance review is in the…"
url: "https://hrsimplified.org/docs/issuing-awards-from-a-performance-review/"
updated: "2025-07-11"
category: Awards and Recognition
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# Issuing Awards from a Performance Review

## **Overview**

HRSimplified allows managers to issue awards directly from a **completed performance review**. This feature enables seamless recognition of employee achievements immediately after an assessment is finalized.

Awards can only be issued when a **performance review is in the "Review Completed" status**. The award is assigned instantly with no additional approvals required.

![Creating an award for an employee from within performance management](https://hrsimplified.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-1-1024x576.png)

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## **How to Issue an Award from a Performance Review**

### **Step 1: Navigate to Performance Reviews**

1. Go to **Performance Management** from the main menu.
2. Click on **Assessments**.
3. Find assessments with a status of **"Review Completed"**.

### **Step 2: Assign an Award**

1. Locate the employee’s completed review and click the **Actions** button.
2. Select **Create Award** from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose the appropriate award from the **pre-configured awards list**.
4. Once selected, the award is immediately assigned to the employee—no further steps are required.

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## **Important Notes**

- **You Cannot Issue an Award to Yourself**
  - The **Create Award** option is not available for your own performance reviews.
  - Awards must be assigned by another authorized manager or HR representative.
- **Instant Award Assignment**
  - Once an award is issued, it is immediately granted to the employee with no additional approval required.
- **Awards Must Be Pre-Configured**
  - Only awards that have been set up in the **Awards Module** can be assigned.

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## **Why Use This Feature?**

- Instant recognition for high-performing employees.
- A streamlined process with no manual approvals.
- Encourages a culture of performance-based rewards.

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## **Next Steps**

For assistance in configuring awards, visit the **Awards Module** in HRSimplified.