CITY OF ATHENS
AWARDS PROGRAM GUIDELINES
MONTHLY GALAXY AWARD PROGRAM

 

ELIGIBILITY - To be eligible to receive this award an employee must be a regular status employee and must have completed his or her probationary period.

NOMINATIONS - Nominations must be in writing and may be made by employees, department heads, Mayor, City Council, and the general public.

To be considered, completed nomination forms must be submitted to the departmental committee representative or Human Resources by the last day working day of each month. Nomination forms should be completed in full. Additional sheets may be attached if needed. Nomination forms should include significant detail as to why the employee is being nominated in order to receive thorough consideration by the committee.

General Fund Nomination Form (pdf document)
Utilities Nomination Form (pdf document)

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS - The nomination form should explain in detail how the employee demonstrates the following qualities:

•  Good communication skills with customers and co-workers.

•  Shows excellence in performing his or her job.

•  Projects a positive attitude and is an inspiration to others.

•  Exemplifies leadership and a strong work ethic.

•  Takes pride in his or her work and goes above and beyond the call of duty.

•  Show initiative to develop new ideas and improvements related to his or her job.

PRIZES AND RECOGNITION - The recipient will receive a designated parking space near the front entrance of his/her department. The employee may use this space for the entire month following receipt of award. The parking space will be designated by a temporary sign which reads “Reserved for Galaxy Award Winner.” The recipient will also receive a monetary award of $50.00.