The Greater Kansas City

Federal Executive Board

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FY 2008

Public Employees Recognition Day

Nomination Packet

Nomination Instructions

The purpose of the award is to recognize current federal employees whose
outstanding performance has served as an inspiration to others and/or
brought credit to the Federal service. The performance being recognized
should have occurred during the past year. (Previous winners may not be
nominated again for the same category.)

Nomination packets should include the approval cover sheet and a typed
narrative (not to exceed two pages), which addresses the criteria
specified in the instructions and nomination form.

One award will be presented in each of the following categories:

[Administrative/Professional]{.smallcaps}

[Clerical]{.smallcaps}

[Community Service Award]{.smallcaps}

[Leadership]{.smallcaps}

[Lifetime Achievement Award]{.smallcaps}

[Military]{.smallcaps}

[Public Safety Award]{.smallcaps}

[Team]{.smallcaps} [Award]{.smallcaps}

[Technical]{.smallcaps}

[Trade/Craft]{.smallcaps}

[Valor]{.smallcaps}

The nomination packet should include:

1\) Nominee Selection Cover Sheet - **must be signed and dated by agency
head.**

2\) Nomination Justification addressing the specific selection criteria.

Nominations may be submitted via:

1)  Mail: Federal Executive Board

> ATTN: Chairperson, Awards Committee
>
> 1500 E. Bannister Road, Room 1176
>
> Kansas City, MO 64131

2)  FAX: (816)823-5104

3)  EMAIL: feb.mail@gsa.gov

> ***Note: If submitting nomination packet electronically, please type,
> "PERD Nomination" in the subject line along with the category of the
> nomination.***
>
> *.*

**[Definition of Individual Award Categories]{.smallcaps}**

***[One public service award may be awarded to nominees from the
following groups of employees from each level of government. Reminder:
Please limit your agency's list of nominees to ten (10) finalist
submissions total --any mix of category!]{.smallcaps}***

***[Administrative/Professional]{.underline}*** occupations are those
that involve the exercise of analytical ability, personal responsibility
and the application of a substantial body of knowledge to one or more
fields of administrative or professional management. These positions are
typically gained through progressively responsible experience and/or a
college degree. Occupations in this group typically begin at the Grade 9
level and above.

***[Clerical]{.underline}*** occupations are those that involve
structured work in support of office, business or fiscal operations and
are performed in accordance with established policies, experience or
working knowledge related to the tasks to be performed. Occupations are
not to exceed the Grade 8 level.

***[Community Service]{.underline}*** should be performed by employees
on their own time and initiative, resulting in a significant
contribution to the community.

***[Leadership]{.underline}*** is exemplified by the employee who,
regardless of position, demonstrates the character and ability to
influence and motivate others in accomplishing a major program and/or
change that resulted in substantial contributions to improving service
to the public.

***[Lifetime Achievement Award]{.underline}*** honors the individual, at
any level, who over a sustained period of time (20 years or more)
demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of excellence and
dedication in public service. This person's efforts should reflect a
consistent and distinguished record of noteworthy accomplishments that
are innovative, high impact and result in improved efficiencies,
economies and effectiveness of government programs.

***[Military]{.underline}*** encompasses all commissioned officers and
enlisted personnel of any rank.

***[Public Safety]{.underline}*** occupations are those that involve
both the protection and safety of the public. This includes, but is not
limited to, firefighters, law enforcement officials, and
security-related positions.

***[Technical]{.underline}*** occupations involve extensive practical
knowledge gained through on-the-job experience, specific training or a
college degree.

***[Trade/Craft]{.underline}*** positions include trades, crafts and
manual labor. This includes, but is not limited to, carpenters,
electricians, mechanics, plumbers, etc.

***[Valor]{.underline}*** reflects an act of heroism that involves
significant risk to the person(s) performing this act.

**[Criteria for Public Employees Recognition Day Awards]{.smallcaps}**

**[INDIVIDUAL AWARDS]{.underline}**

**[Selection criteria for the Individual Awards are as
follows:]{.smallcaps}**

***[Special Accomplishments]{.smallcaps}*** on the job within the past
year. Describe what the employee did above and beyond performance
requirements (list the specific details of the accomplishments.) Of
special interest are those activities that enhance the public image of
governmental employees, improve service to the public, increase
productivity, or result in financial savings. Performance considerations
should reflect *[scope and importance of public service]{.underline}*,
*[effectiveness measures]{.underline}*, and *[quality of
performance]{.underline}*. **[Up to 80 points]{.smallcaps}.**

> ***[Scope and Importance of Public Service]{.underline}*** - Consider
> the scope, importance, and value of the nominee's performance, which
> is being recognized. Who has benefited from the nominee\'s service or
> performance? How has the service or performance affected the
> community, the economy, or specific individuals? Has there been an
> example that would encourage others to seek public service careers?
> Was the employee\'s performance or service of a caliber that would
> likely increase confidence in the effectiveness and integrity of the
> Federal service in the minds of members of the public being served?
>
> ***[Effectiveness Measures]{.underline}*** - Consider any measurable
> indicators of organizational effectiveness, i.e., productivity
> improvements; improvements in timeliness; savings achieved through
> efficiencies; innovative techniques; or other measures, such as lives
> saved, number of members of the public served, etc. Consider the
> impact on the organization and/or the public as a result of the
> nominee's exceptional service or performance. Did the nominee's
> performance or accomplishments serve as an example or inspiration to
> others?
>
> ***[Quality of Performance]{.underline}*** - Consider the quality of
> services provided or performance of the nominee with particular
> emphasis on contributions and achievements. Consider how the nominee's
> performance has exceeded the agency\'s quality standards and the
> amount of personal efforts required to sustain performance at a high
> level. If appropriate, consider any innovative approaches to the job
> that the employee may have developed and instituted.

***[Honors, Awards, Commendations, Letters of Recognition,
etc.]{.smallcaps}*** This includes both cash and non-cash awards. **[Up
to 20 points.]{.smallcaps}**

**[TEAM AWARD]{.underline}**

**[Selection criteria for the Team Award are as follows:]{.smallcaps}**

***[Customer Service]{.smallcaps}*** which has been improved through the
efforts of the team. The improvements in customer service can be either
in measurable elements or statements from customers. Customers can be
either internal or external to the organization. **[Up to 35
points.]{.smallcaps}**

***[Cost Savings]{.smallcaps}*** that have been realized. The savings
must be as a direct result of the team's involvement in a process and
can be shown in terms of actual dollar savings or increased
productivity. **[Up to 35 points.]{.smallcaps}**

***[Special Accomplishment]{.smallcaps}*** on the job within the past
year. Describe what the team did above and beyond performance
requirements that were unique or benefited the organization. **[Up to 30
points.]{.smallcaps}**

**[Nominator's Statement]{.smallcaps}**

**[Please address the specific selection criteria]{.smallcaps}**

**[[TEAM .]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

**Award Category**

**[.]{.underline}**

**Name Agency Name**

**[1. Customer Service]{.smallcaps}**

**[2. Cost Savings]{.smallcaps}**

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**[Nominator's Statement]{.smallcaps}**

Please address the specific selection criteria

**[[TEAM .]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

**Award Category**

**[.]{.underline}**

**Name Agency Name**

**[3. Special Accomplishments]{.smallcaps}**

**[4. Additional Comments]{.smallcaps}**

*[**Failure to address the selection criteria will substantially lower
the chances of the nominee being chosen for an award**.]{.smallcaps}*

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