Going the Extra Mile

Dear Program Coordinators / Residence Managers,

We are launching a new employee recognition program and need your help. Each month we will be giving special recognition to employees who are ‘going the extra mile’ to further NeuSpark PDS’ mission. We are calling this a GEM award, short for ‘going the extra mile’. The award will recognize people who have given that extra special effort—the extra mile—to make a contribution either to the lives and wellbeing of the people we support or to their co-workers and the overall work environment at NeuSpark PDS.

Details of the GEM Award

• GEM award winners will be selected every month.

• Winners will receive a bonus of $500 via payroll (NeuSpark PDS is required to deduct taxes).

• Winners will receive a special thank you from Senior Leadership and be featured on the website and social media platforms.

Selection of GEM Award Winners

GEM award winners will be selected by Senior Leadership with the help of relevant co-workers and managers. We are asking all NeuSpark PDS employees to use the form to nominate a fellow NeuSpark PDS employee, if you think they are a GEM. The selection criteria are below.

Selection Criteria

Nominees for the GEM Award make a significant positive impact at NeuSpark PDS and should demonstrate the following:

• Significant positive contributions beyond what is expected in the area of teamwork, collaboration, and individual work performance;

• Outstanding support for the people we support that demonstrates the core principles of person-centered thinking and practice;

• Willingness to assist others in order to contribute to a culture of collaboration and learning

• In good standing, consistently surpassing job performance expectations and remaining free of any active disciplinary actions or policy violations.

• Positive outlook that improves the work climate for everyone around them. These are people who are rays of sunshine, giving encouragement and praise to their co-workers and/or the people we support.

Submission Guidelines

• The nomination must include the employee’s full name, work location, job title, and contact information

• The nomination must be completed using the GEM Nomination Form.

• The nomination must provide detailed, specific examples of the nominee’s contributions and/or positive qualities must be provided.

Please submit all nominations using the form below.

Thank you for your participation in this initiative. We look forward to recognizing the many special, extra efforts of NeuSpark PDS employees.