What action must be performed on an award notification before it can be approved?

The correct answer highlights the essential step of conducting a system check to verify the eligibility of the award notification. This action is critical because it ensures that all criteria and requirements for the award have been met before it can proceed to the approval stage.

Performing a system check by clicking the Check Eligibility button integrates automated processes that review and confirm compliance with established rules and guidelines related to the award. Without this verification, there could be a risk of errors, misallocations, or approvals of awards that do not meet the necessary qualifications, which could undermine the integrity of the awarding process.

The other actions mentioned, while possibly relevant in a broader context of award management, are not prerequisites for the approval of an award notification. For example, printing the notification may be part of record-keeping but does not impact the immediate approval process. Similarly, sending a confirmation email could be part of communication protocols but is not a requirement to proceed with approval. The need for managerial approval, while important in many contexts, does not typically occur until after eligibility has been confirmed. Thus, validating eligibility before moving forward with approvals is a foundational step in ensuring that awards are managed properly and fairly.