Purpose: The Staff Impact Award is established to recognize and celebrate outstanding employees who exemplify key values that positively impact the organization and its community. The award will honor employees who demonstrate exceptional loyalty, attitude, teamwork, contribution to the organization, and engagement with the broader community.

Award criteria

The Staff Impact Award will be based on the following criteria:

1. Loyalty
   a. Consistent dedication to the organization, demonstrated through tenure, reliability, and commitment to the organization's mission.
   b. Willingness to go above and beyond in service to the organization.
2. Attitude
   a. Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude in all situations, fostering a healthy, productive work environment.
   b. Demonstrates resilience, optimism, and enthusiasm that inspires colleagues.
3. Teamwork
   a. Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and support team success.
   b. Foster a spirit of cooperation, respect, and open communication within the team.
4. Contribution
   a. Makes a significant impact through exceptional work performance and tangible results that advance the organization’s objectives.
   b. Contributes innovative ideas, problem-solving abilities, and initiative toward continuously improving processes and outcomes.
5. Community engagement
   a. Actively participates in community outreach initiatives and serves as a representative of the organization in external activities.
   b. Encourages others to get involved and promotes a culture of giving back to the community.

Purpose: The Staff Engagement Award aims to recognize and honor employees who demonstrate outstanding initiative, active volunteer involvement, and committee engagement. They go above and beyond their regular duties, contributing significantly to the workplace community and culture.

Award criteria

Nominees for the Staff Engagement Award must meet the following criteria:

1. Initiative:
   Demonstrates a proactive approach to improving the workplace environment, processes, or team morale. This includes taking on new projects, suggesting new ideas, and consistently displaying leadership and resourcefulness.
2. Volunteer involvement:
   Actively participates in volunteer opportunities within the organization and the local community. This criterion values individuals who represent the organization positively and support its mission through volunteer work.
3. Committee involvement:
   Engages with internal committees, helping to plan, organize, or contribute to the success of initiatives, events, or projects. Nominees must show commitment and active participation in at least one organizational-wide committee.
4. Above and beyond:
   Exceeds expectations in their day-to-day responsibilities by consistently going the extra mile. This can include offering help to colleagues, taking on additional tasks, or positively influencing team dynamics outside of their job scope.

Purpose: The Rising Star Award aims to recognize and celebrate employees within their first three years of service who have shown exceptional dedication, involvement, and impact in the organization and consistently perform at a high level.

Eligibility

1. Tenure:
   Nominees must be within their first three years of employment at the time of nomination.
2. Exception:
   Employees within their first year are eligible to be included in nominations for the Rising Star Award.

Award criteria

Nominees for the Rising Star Award must meet the following criteria:

1. Dedication:
   Demonstrates a solid commitment to their role and the organization, consistently delivering high-quality work, taking ownership of tasks, and showing enthusiasm for personal and professional growth.
2. Within the first three years:
   The nominee must be in their first three years of employment with the organization, actively making a meaningful impact during this early career phase.
3. Involvement and impact:
   Actively engages in organizational activities, including team projects, company initiatives, or community involvement, and has positively impacted their department, team, or the broader organization.
4. Performance:
   Exhibits consistent, high-quality performance in their job responsibilities, meeting or exceeding key performance metrics and demonstrating potential for continued growth within the organization.