To be eligible, an employee must have a current performance evaluation on file. Examples of qualifying outcomes include improved customer service, innovative ideas for process simplification, productivity improvements, cost reductions, revenue enhancements, and other measurable performance outcomes. Coordinating points are encouraged to incorporate sufficient flexibility in Individual Performance Award timing to permit managers to reward significant contributions soon after their occurrence. Rewards staff for team-based projects within the unit or department that achieve measurable outcomes or make other meaningful contributions. Contributions may result from short-term team projects, committees, or other official or unofficial work groups.
Awards are non-base building.
The nomination must provide for each award category specific information about individual or team contributions, performance examples, goals accomplished, or targets met or exceeded. It is recommended that a separate nomination form be used for each award category. A sample nomination form is attached. The coordinating point will be responsible for determining the method of review of nominations and selection of awardees in all award categories, unless specifically redelegated. Payment and Announcement of Awards Payment of the award will be in the form of a check or surepay electronic funds transfer and, although not base-building, is a salary payment subject to withholding of appropriate taxes.