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Nomination Forms

Q: Where can I find a nomination form and award criteria?
A: Nomination forms can be found at these locations:

  • Hall of Administration, Executive Office Room 713
  • Personnel Services/Office Management Room 785
  • The ERP website

Q: Can I e-mail the nomination form?
A: Yes, you may e-mail nomination form to: nominations@ceo.lacounty.gov

Q: Should I provide photographs and press clippings of my nominee?
A: No, verification material is not required in the committee's selection process. All applications and forms will become the property of the ERP.

Q: Is it necessary for the nominee to be a current employee to be considered for a nomination in the current year?
A:Yes, the nominee should be a current employee. The committee will evaluate every nomination form and will determine the required eligibility of every individual.
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Q: How can I increase the chances of my nominee being considered for an award?
A: ERP Committee will evaluate the key attributes of the nominee or team based on the responses and examples you provide. The more specific you are, the better. Please consider each criteria for the award for which you are preparing a nomination.

Q: Can you nominate an individual or team involved in a project that was developed more than a year ago?
A: Yes, you may nominate a project that was developed more than a year ago, especially if you have good measurement data on how well the project met expectations. The project must have been completed or implemented by the submission deadline.

Award Criteria

Q: What are the award categories?
A: The categories are:

  • SERVICE EXCELLENCE
  • OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
  • EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK (GROUP AWARD)
  • WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE

For more information, select the Award Categories link.

Award Ceremonies

Q: What type of recognition will the winners receive?
A: Award winners will be announced at a CEO department-wide meeting, held each quarter. They will be invited to meet with David Janssen at a CEO reception prior to the department-wide meeting. They will also receive a certificate and an engraved desktop award. The award winner's name will be engraved on a CEO perpetual plaque displayed on the 7th Floor. All award winner's names will be posted on the ERP website with individual consent.

Q: Will the award winner receive a plaque or other type of physical award?
A: Each winner in each category will get ONE award (currently an engraved desktop award with their name and the category). If there is a shared award between a team, each team member will get ONE award each. In addition, a certificate will be given to each individual and a copy placed in their personnel folder.

Q:When will nominees know if they have won?
A: Winners will be notified as soon as the final recommendations from the ERP Committee are approved by the CEO.

Submission

Q: When should the nomination form be submitted to the ERP committee?
A: A nomination form needs to be submitted on or before the due date indicated on the calendar. The ERP committee will review the applications every quarter.

Q: Where do I submit the nomination form?

Attention: ERP
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
Executive Office Room 713
500 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

or e-mail nominations@ceo.lacounty.gov

Privacy

Q: Is any of the information on the nomination form made public?
A: The only information made public is the name of the individual and a brief summary of the accomplishments of the award winner. Individuals concerned about privacy or content may be asked to be excluded from being posted on the ERP website or review the content beforehand.

Q: Will the ERP Committee contact the nominees at any time?
A: No. The ERP Committee may contact the person submitting the nomination form for more information if needed.

Q: How is a submitted nomination form handled in regards to making it public information?
A: Nomination forms submitted are not made public. All award winner's names will be posted on the ERP website with individual consent.

Contact Information

Q: If I have any more questions, whom would I contact?
A: E-mail employee-recognition@ceo.lacounty.gov