EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Program Objectives
00To involve members of the public, employees, volunteers, contract employees, appointed or elected
officials in continuous improvement of City services by recognizing excellent work.
00To promote innovation that results in productivity and performance improvements.
00To promote team spirit and unity of purpose within the City based on shared achievement.
00To demonstrate commitment to the ideals of respect for individuals and honor of the public trust.
00To involve the community as a partner in the pursuit of excellence in customer service.
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - Composition
The R&R Committee is comprised of three department heads who will met on an ad hoc basis.
Additionally, one member from City Council may also sit on the committee.
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Selection Criteria
Award nominees must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Demonstrates a high level of service to the public.
For example, continuously displays tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult situations or takes the
extra step to achieve customer satisfaction.
Exhibits a leadership role.
For example, takes on additional duties when necessary so work will be completed in a timely,
efficient manner.
Demonstrates a high level of service to the staff.
For example, willingness to work responsively with other employees, volunteers, appointed or elected
official, or members of the community; looks for solutions to problems that help other City employees
do their jobs more efficiently.
Acts to improve relations00/b>
Between the public, employees, departments, other agencies, governmental bodies, or community
groups. For example, shares information, ideas and resources with fellow employees.
Makes a substantial contribution to the City of Dixon that enhances the image of the City.
For example, performs significant volunteer service in the community.
Demonstrates creativity and inventiveness.
For example, explores alternative solutions to problems and comes up with answers that work; or looks
at existing processes and devises ways to make them better.
Performs in an outstanding and courageous manner during an emergency situation.
Consideration should be given to the consequences that would have resulted if the act had not been
performed.
Exceptional performance in a one-time specific project or situation.
Task was completed in a timely and thorough manner and the work was of superior quality.
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REWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Process
Eligibility
All City employees, volunteers, and contract employees.
Who can make a nomination?
Any member of the public, City employee, volunteer, contract employee, appointed or elected official
can make a nomination. Restrictions are that you cannot nominate yourself, and a winner will not be
eligible for a second nomination until one calendar year has elapsed. Employees are not limited in the
number of nominations they can make in any nominating period. (January 1st to March 31st, April 1st
to June 30th, July 1st to September 30th, and October 1st to December 31st).
How do I make a nomination?
Nomination(s) must be submitted on the nomination form. Give detailed, factual information and be
specific about what makes your nominee(s) outstanding. Explain how nominee meets the ideal(s)
identified in the selection criteria. Nomination forms will be available in all departments and in the
Human Resources Department at City Hall. Additionally, nomination forms are available in every
edition of City Connection. Nomination forms must be delivered or mailed to the Human Resources
Department in a sealed envelope. Nominations are kept confidential throughout the process and the
nominators will not be made known to the R&R Committee. Deadline for submission is the end of
each quarter i.e., March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st. Awards presentations will
be made at a regular meeting of City Council.
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Selection Process
00Nominations are made by any member of the public, employee, volunteer, contract employee,
appointed or elected official on the nomination form, for any employee, volunteer, contract
employee, appointed or elected official - except themselves.
00Any nominations received after one deadline will automatically be carried over to the next period.
00The R&R Committee may conduct informal interviews with the nominator to gather information
on the nature of the nomination.
00One recipient will be selected each quarter by the R&R Committee.
00Awards will be presented at a regular meeting of the City Council by the Mayor, City Manager or
Department Head.
RECOGNITION
00Name (s) added to a perpetual plaque to be hung in a prominent place in City Hall.
00Notification to local newspaper and an insert made in City Connection.
00Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Dixon, signed by the Mayor.
00$100 cash award or gift certificate for the recipient.
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CITY OF DIXON
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION NOMINATION FORM
Any member of the public, City employee, volunteer, contract employee, appointed or
elected official may nominate another City employee for consideration of this award.
Nominations may be made for individuals or groups of individuals. Recipients will be
selected by the Rewards & Recognition Committee. Submission deadline is March 31st,
June 30th, September 30th and December 31st of each year.
Nominee____________________________
Name/Position
Details regarding nomination including how nominee(s) meets City's ideals: (attach
additional pages if necessary)
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Person Making nomination:________________________ _______________
Name/Department (if applicable) Signature
Address:
(The nominator will not be known to the committee during their evaluation.)
FOR CONFIDENTIALITY, PLEASE SEAL NOMINATION IN AN ENVELOPE AND
SUBMIT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL OR
E-MAIL TO KIM STALIE, HUMAN RESOURCES, AT kstalie@ci.dixon.ca.us.
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