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title: "Permissions in Be Recognized "
url: "https://terryberry.productfruits.help/en/article/permissions-in-be-recognized"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-03-18T15:46:13.273Z"
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# Permissions in Be Recognized 

Permissions in Be Recognized determine what users can view, send, and manage within the platform.

Your role controls whether you can give recognition, nominate peers, approve [awards](https://terryberry.productfruits.help/en/article/awards), or access program administration tools. Some recognition actions depend on your role. Here’s how they break down:

### **Give Awards**

-   **Admins and managers** can issue awards directly.
-   **Employees** may nominate colleagues if the program allows it. Nominations usually flow through the **Approval Queue** before being finalized.

### **Give Points**

-   **Admins** can set point funding at the program level.
-   **Managers** can distribute points to their team, either individually or in groups.
-   **Employees** can receive points and redeem them.

### **Points Uploads**

-   **Admins** can upload bulk point files. This is useful when giving points across the whole company or to large groups. Uploads are processed automatically after the template is completed and submitted.

### **Create Custom eCards**

-   **Admins** can design and publish custom eCards to match company culture.
-   **Employees and managers** can then use these templates to send personalized recognition.

### **Issuing On-Demand Service Awards**

-   **Admins and managers** can issue service awards outside of scheduled anniversaries.
-   This feature ensures milestones are celebrated even if timing or eligibility needs flexibility.

In addition, use on-demand service awards when:

-   An employee's anniversary was missed or falls outside the recognition cycle
-   A retroactive award is needed for a past milestone
-   Manual intervention is required due to data discrepancies or special circumstances

### Role-based Access

Without the Admin permissions, recognition tools and point allocations are not displayed or accessible. This prevents unauthorized use of recognition features or improper distribution of awards and points.