The process is not labor intensive externally. OSP staff could begin process upon completion of the Governor s Awards for Excellence ceremony. Governor s Awards kick-off and nomination process begins in March. May. Employee Appreciation Week is proclaimed by the Governor for a particular week, however, many agencies plan activities at a time that more appropriately meets their needs. This will continue to be true, but perhaps this change may meet the needs of more agencies.
Many agencies give service awards to employees during Employee Appreciation Week.
Since the service awards contract is awarded effective July 1, the year this contract goes through the bidding process creates a dilemma, particularly when a different company is awarded the contract or if the program is revised. Generally it takes several months for the brochures to be developed and for the products to be available. Changing Employee Appreciation Week will help facilitate this process since coordinators will plan their ordering process, receive the awards and not be significantly affected by the delay in getting the program in place when a new contractor receives the award. We are considering coordinating this program with the Governor s Awards for Safety Program ceremony. I am interested in getting your feedback about this proposed plan.