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Excellence in Action Employee Recognition Program
Purpose of Award
At HPDP, we believe in fostering an organizational culture of appreciation, collaboration, and empowerment. Our Excellence in Action Employee Recognition Program is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our team members across all facets of the organization. From exemplary individual achievements to impactful teamwork and leadership, to behind-the-scenes work, we are committed to recognizing and honoring the various talents and efforts that contribute to our Center’s success.
By celebrating excellence at every opportunity, we empower our team members to reach their full potential and drive our Center’s mission forward. Together, we celebrate success and inspire each other to achieve excellence.
Selection Criteria
HPDP’s Excellence in Action Program will have five categories of awards in the following areas:
This award category honors individuals who consistently demonstrate unwavering integrity and a steadfast commitment to upholding HPDP’s mission, values, and norms. It recognizes employees who serve as role models for ethical behavior, embodying the principles of honesty, transparency, collaboration, equity, and accountability in all aspects of their work.
This award celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of dedication, reliability, and service, and whose behind-the-scenes contributions are integral to HPDP’s success. Their quiet but invaluable efforts ensure that operations run smoothly, colleagues are supported, and goals are achieved, making them true unsung heroes.
This award category recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication in supporting and uplifting their colleagues, teams, or the broader community. This award celebrates acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity that go above and beyond typical expectations to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
This award category honors individuals who consistently exhibit an outstanding attitude that uplifts and inspires those around them. It celebrates employees who go the extra mile with their positivity, enthusiasm, and dedication, making a significant impact on team morale, culture, and productivity.
This award category recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills by taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and making significant contributions to the success of a project or task. It celebrates employees who have shown exceptional leadership qualities, inspiring and guiding their peers to achieve excellence and overcome challenges.
The selection committee will carefully review all nominations to ensure that each nominee meets the eligibility criteria. Throughout the evaluation process, the committee will place particular emphasis on the quality and specificity of each nomination. Nominations that provide detailed examples and articulate the nominee’s contributions and achievements effectively will be given special consideration. To maintain fairness and equity in the process, nominations will be subject to a character limit (max 1000 characters including spaces).
Nomination Process
Here is your chance to nominate outstanding staff members at HPDP for recognition and a modest financial award!
Timeline:
Applications for Nominations will be open October 1st-31st, 2024. Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting in December.
Multiple nominations welcomed:
You may nominate as many individuals as you would like, and you may even nominate the same person for more than one award, but please use a separate form (click the link again) for each nomination.
Eligibility:
HPDP temporary or permanent staff (SHRA/EHRA-NF) including postdoctoral researchers are eligible to be nominated. Please do not submit nominations for students, student temps, faculty, and non-HPDP employees as they are ineligible to receive an award through this program.
