Prizes, Awards, and Gifts Policy

UW System Administrative Policy 330 addresses prizes, awards, and gifts made by UW System Institutions. It does not cover compensatory cash awards to employees or scholarships. Prior to giving or announcing a prize, award, or gift, approval needs to be obtained via the Prizes, Awards, and Gifts Form.

  • Prize - Something of value conveyed as a result of chance, generally for promotional purposes, to one or more participants in a University-sponsored event.

  • Award - Recognition of something of value conveyed as a result of competition, merit, or in recognition of service to the institution on the part of the recipient.

  • Gift - A voluntary conveyance of something of value as a gesture of goodwill or appreciation.

​Please reference the following links below:

Questions? Please contact Payment Services at Payment.Services@uwsp.edu


Raffle Information

Raffles are a way to raise money by selling tickets for a chance at winning a prize.  UW-Stevens Point is permitted to support programs through mission-related activities including raffles.  UW– Stevens Point is licensed by the State of Wisconsin – Department of Administration Division of Gaming.

Please reference the following links below for additional information:

​Questions? Please contact Accounting and Business Services, x 2051


For a complete list of policies regarding Prizes, Awards, Gifts, Raffles, and more, please visit Policies, Procedures and Forms - Financial Operations.