What is the purpose of the Awards and Recognition Program?
To acknowledge employee/team contributions that lead to achievement of organizational, team or individual results.
What are the objectives of the Awards and Recognition Programs?
The program objectives are to encourage all employees to share actively in improving government operations, enhance productivity and creativity and optimize person job satisfaction.
What are the different types of employee awards and employee recognitions?
On-the-Spot Award (OTS)
Special Thanks for Achieving Results (STAR) Award
Quality Step Increase (QSI)
Time Off Award (TOA)
Length-of-Service Recognition
Group/Team Awards
Who is eligible for a Quality Step Increase (QSI)?
To be eligible for a QSI, the employee must achieve all critical results in their Employee Performance Plan and display exceptional performance that is expected to continue. Specific examples of how expectations were exceeded must be provided in the justification. A QSI is the only award linked directly to the employee's rating of record and should be granted in a timely manner following receipt of that rating. Only one QSI may be granted in a 52-week period and must be recommended by the supervisor.
