The CEO Employee Recognition Program (ERP) Committee hosted the first Employee Recognition Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 31, 2005. The recognition program started in 2004 as a “twinkle in the eye” of CEO David Janssen and Chief Deputy Sharon Harper. With a charter in hand and a survey of recommendations from employees, the committee gathered quickly and proceeded to devise a plan to recognize the best employees in the department.

The program recognizes and honors those individuals and/or teams who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the delivery of countywide and CEO services. The selection of the award winners is made by the ERP Committee. Nominees are evaluated on their ability to create a positive and motivating work environment, their ability to initiate and create solutions to solve priority assignments, their ability to exemplify the high standards of the CEO, and their ability to make outstanding contributions that enhance public awareness of the department’s mission and goals.

Employees are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and/or teams for the award categories of Service Excellence, Workforce Excellence, Outstanding Leadership and Exceptional Teamwork. Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners!