STATEWIDE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
| The thousands of dedicated individuals who make up the State's workforce are State government's most important and valuable resource. The effectiveness, efficiency and quality of State government depend on the people who provide such a broad range of services that few citizens remain unaffected by their work. The dedication, talents and contributions of those individuals at all levels of state government are MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR DELAWARE everyday. |
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Agency Recognition Programs
Each agency promotes employee recognition by developing programs to focus attention on the contributions of its employees and to foster pride, excellence and commitment in State service. The programs should provide a variety of recognition opportunities so that all employees are recognized, while at the same time highlighting the accomplishments of those who have demonstrated exemplary performance for special agency level recognition. National Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of May. This is a time to publicly recognize the efforts of state employees.
Agencies are encouraged to provide formal awards programs to recognize those individuals who, by their example and achievements, promote the highest standards of commitment and excellence.
Each Agency outlines its events and awards programs in a formal recognition plan. The plan is due annually for approval by October 15th.
- Guidelines for the Development of Agency Recognition Plans
- Agency Recognition Plan Form (.doc)
- Sample Recognition Plan (.pdf)
- Recognition Coordinators' Resource Page - (coming soon)
The Delaware Award for Excellence
and Commitment in State Service
The Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service is an annual statewide award given to five employees, or groups of employees (five or fewer), who exemplify the highest standards of excellence and commitment in state service. The nomination and selection process is outlined in the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service Nomination Guidelines. Nominations for the award are submitted annually by January 31st using the Statewide Award Nomination Form. All award nominees are honored during an award ceremony held in May.
- Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service Nomination Guidelines
- DE Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service Nomination Form (.doc)
Recipients of the
(L to R, Sitting): Shirley Callahan (DOT), Robert Bullock (DOT), Kelli Steele (DOA), and Amy Jacobs (DNREC)2008 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service  (L to R Standing): Michael Cocuzza (DOC), Governor Minner, Kevin Hunter (DOC), Samuel Elliott (DOC), Cheryl Rice (OMB), and Lieutenant Governor Carney. |
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Information Contact Gregory T. Chambers Carvel Building, Wilmington, DE (302) 577-8977 |
Photographs of Award Recipients |
