Suggestions that show how a new maintenance schedule could cut down on equipment failure or how schedule improvements could reduce the need for overtime will have a much better chance to win. An award will be made each quarter to the employee who submits the most promising suggestion to improve Philadelphia's government performance. Prizes will be supplemented by the Philadelphia Business Community in the form of gift certificates to some of Philadelphia's finest establishments as well as tickets to entertainment and cultural events. Awards will be presented in a formal ceremony and will be made public. An employee may, however, choose to receive the award privately.
Employees are limited to one winning entry per year.
Entries received by . The first award will be made for the quarter ending December 15, 1997. Awards will be announced on or shortly following January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, and October 15th. Entries received up to one month prior to the announcement date will be eligible. If two or more employees submit identical suggestions, the one whose application is first received by the award panel will be eligible to have his or her suggestion evaluated.