The Employee Spotlight Award Nomination Form

The City of Atlanta recognizes the substantial role that employees play in shaping our customers’ and stakeholders’ satisfaction and the general perception of how city government is managed. Through the Department of Human Resources, the City of Atlanta is launching an enterprise-wide Employee Recognition Program to encourage City of Atlanta employees to go beyond our citizens’ expectations and meet the highest standards of service to the community. This program provides a platform to identify and reward performance and dedication that both exceeds normal expectations and reflects superior employee performance and innovation. Employees who are identified as meeting the criteria for the program will be eligible for the Employee Spotlight Award.

Please complete the following questions for the employee you are nominating.

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* 1. Enter date of nomination

Date / Time

Date

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* 2. Enter the name of the employee being nominated

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* 3. Enter the position title of the employee being nominated. (Ex. Administrative Assistant, Solid Waste Operator, etc.) (Note: Members of the public nominating employees can leave this blank if you are unaware)

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* 4. Enter the Nominee's Department or Division. (Note: Members of the public nominating employees can leave this blank if you are unaware)

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* 5. Which award category are you nominating this employee for?

Customer Service - Recognition for demonstrating a high awareness of the needs of City of Atlanta constituents and customers in regard to the services provided and encouraging others to value the importance of public service and stewardship.

Ethical Conduct - Recognition for adhering to the Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and Laws and Regulations set forth by the City of Atlanta. A high level of integrity, accountability and excellent decision-making skills which includes, but is not limited to, effective communication, responsible use of city resources, property and labor, professionalism, transparency, honesty, trust and mutual respect for internal colleagues and external constituents.

Equity – Recognition for promoting fairness within policies, procedures, programs, and the distribution of resources by accounting for the different histories, challenges and needs of City of Atlanta stakeholders and constituents.

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* 6. Please write a detailed justification as to why you feel this employee deserves to be recognized for the category you selected.

Consider the following points of measure for each category :

Customer Service

How would you rate the quality of your Customer Service
Experience?

How courteous would you say our team member was?

How knowledgeable would you say our team member was?

Ethical Conduct

How would you rate the level of integrity of the team member?

How would you rate our team member's decision-making skills?

How responsible/accountable would you say our team member was?

Equity

How often does the nominee implement steps toward fostering equity in the workplace with activities or programs that maximize the potential of all people?

How often does the nominee promote equity in the workplace through education and communicating ideas that help others learn more about the City of Atlanta's commitment to equity?

*How often does the nominee provide support to City of Atlanta programs designed to encourage fair, just, and safe environments?

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* 7. Please enter the name of the employee’s Supervisor, Division Manager or Director here if known.

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* 8. As a nominator, please enter your name and contact information for verification:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Position (if City of Atlanta Employee)