Award Programs Service Awards Service awards are presented to employees who complete milestones of ten, twenty, thirty and forty years of service. State service awards are funded by the Department of Administration and given to state agencies for them to present to eligible employees except that, generally, forty-year awards are presented by the governor. Some state agencies have their own service award program to supplement the state program with recognition given for service intervals other than ten-year increments. Suggestion Awards Suggestions submitted by employees represent an array of ideas and thoughts. The common thread among all of the suggestions is the willingness of state employees to share ideas that improve operations and contribute to the efficiency of state government.
Employees can receive awards for meritorious suggestions that are adopted.
Awards may be made for up to ten percent of the first year estimated savings. Within these limits, the amount of an award is determined at the discretion of the Employee Award Board. Cash awards are generally presented in net amounts. The employee's supervisor is awarded an additional amount equal to ten percent of that paid to the employee. The supervisor's award serves as an incentive for supervisors to work in cooperation with employees to increase the efficiency of state government.