When someone applies one of our Defining Leadership Principles, let them know it matters. Download a DLP eCard, express your appreciation, and email it to them.

Open the cards in Adobe Acrobat viewer, not as another tab in your browser. You can also save the file onto your computer first before writing your notes.  Choose one of those two options to ensure that your written notes save on the card.  Or stop by the Haas Staff HR office to pick up a hard and complete it “the old fashioned way!”

Beyond Yourself
Question the Status Quo
Students Always
Confidence Without Attitude

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When the work of someone who is a PPSM employee or in the Clerical [CX] bargaining unit stands out, you can recognize their contribution by nominating them for a SPOT award.  Spot Awards are designed to recognize special contributions, as they occur, for a specific project or task. Spot Awards are generally for a special contribution accomplished over a relatively short time period. A Spot Award lets employees know that someone has noticed their noteworthy contribution. At the same time, it recognizes and reinforces the behaviors and values that are important at UC Berkeley.

Eligibility includes someone who is a PPSM employee or in the Clerical [CX] bargaining unit in a career, partial year career, contract, limited, student employee, or per diem appointment. In addition to the above, nominees must also have an Achieve rating of “Well Done” or above and have no outstanding disciplinary actions. Employees may be nominated by their supervisors, customers, or colleagues.

Employees may receive up to four Spot Awards per year; however, an employee may only receive one Spot Award per activity. When the same activity is nominated, we will review all the nomination forms and should the activity meet the Spot Criteria, we will award it to the nomination form that explains how the activity aligned with the criteria the best.

Criteria
The Berkeley “Achieve Together” criteria also apply to the Spot Awards. Whatever contribution is being recognized, it should reflect at least one of the Achieve Together Criteria:

• Collaboration – Enhances individual work by soliciting contributions from others and enhances others’ work by contributing to their success to more effectively meet unit goals.
• Goal Accomplishment – Achieves individual goals that contribute to unit priorities.
• Inclusion & Belonging – Demonstrates respect for people and their differences, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, country of origin, cultural, political, religious, or other affiliations. Understands the benefits of a diverse workforce, is trusted and respected by others, includes and welcomes others, and works to understand the perspective of others.
• Innovation – Uses knowledge, skills, and professional experience to seek efficiencies and improve work outcomes.
• Job Mastery – Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities that result in high performance and contributions within the scope of the employee’s job description.

Nomination Process
Complete the Spot Nomination Form.

Award Amounts
The nominee may receive up to $500 (less taxes). The nomination form should be specific with regard to how the nominee’s activity meets the Achieve Together Criteria.  The budget source for winners in the STAR program come from campus allocated funds to Haas.

Award Review Process
The processes for Spot Awards require endorsement of the employee’s immediate supervisor, who is responsible for determining the employee’s eligibility. The nomination form is then reviewed by the Recognition Committee. If approved, the nominee’s supervisor will be notified and will be provided with an award letter and certificate to present to the recipient.

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When the work of someone who is represented (other than the Clerical [CX] bargaining unit) stands out, you can recognize their contribution by nominating them for a HEART award.  HEART Awards are designed to recognize special contributions, as they occur, for a specific project or task. HEART Awards are generally for a special contribution accomplished over a relatively short time period. A Heart Award lets employees know that someone has noticed their noteworthy contribution. At the same time, it recognizes and reinforces the behaviors and values that are important at UC Berkeley.

Eligibility includes all represented employees, other than those represented by Clerical [CX] bargaining unit.  In addition to the above, nominees must also have an performance evaluation rating of “Satisfactory” or above and have no outstanding disciplinary actions. Employees may be nominated by their supervisors, customers, or colleagues.

Employees may receive up to four HEART Awards per year; however, an employee may only receive one award per activity. When the same activity is nominated, we will review all the nomination forms, and should the activity meet the criterion, we will award it to the nomination form that explains how the activity best aligned.

Criteria
The Berkeley “Achieve Together” criteria are the criteria for the HEART Awards. Whatever the contribution that is being recognized, it should reflect at least one of the Achieve Together Criteria:

• Collaboration – Enhances individual work by soliciting contributions from others and enhances others’ work by contributing to their success to more effectively meet unit goals.
• Goal Accomplishment – Achieves individual goals that contribute to unit priorities.
• Inclusion & Belonging – Demonstrates respect for people and their differences, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, country of origin, cultural, political, religious, or other affiliations. Understands the benefits of a diverse workforce, is trusted and respected by others, includes and welcomes others, and works to understand the perspective of others.
• Innovation – Uses knowledge, skills, and professional experience to seek efficiencies and improve work outcomes.
• Job Mastery – Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities that result in high performance and contributions within the scope of the employee’s job description.

Nomination Process
Complete the HEART Nomination form.

Award Amounts
The winners receive a non-monetary gift/token of appreciation. The budget source for HEART awards come from Haas funds.

Award Review Process
The processes for HEART awards require endorsement of the employee’s immediate supervisor, who can verify eligibility. The nomination form is then reviewed by the Recognition Committee. If approved, the nominee’s supervisor will be notified and will be provided with an award letter and certificate to present to the recipient.

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When someone stands out every day as representing our Defining Leadership Principles, consider nominating them for an Outstanding Staff Award. The nomination period for this award is each spring. Watch for an email invitation!

Eligibility
Employees in represented positions and PPSM employees (career appointments only) may be nominated for the Outstanding Staff Award.

Criteria
Each year, the Dean recognizes staff who have exhibited individual performance that reinforces the values that are important to the Haas School of Business. The categories for the awards are the Defining Leadership Principles (Question the status quo, Confidence without attitude, Students always, and Beyond yourself) as outlined in the School’s Strategic Plan.

In addition to individuals, one Haas team is eligible for the Outstanding Staff Award. For team nominations, the criteria is that teams display performances reflecting Collaboration and Inclusiveness.

To read about some previous Outstanding Staff Award Recipients, see the Staff Blog.

Nomination Process
The nomination process will be announced annually, with the link here when nominations are open.

Award Amounts
The winners receive a non-monetary gift/token of appreciation. The team award winners receive lunch with the Dean. The budget source for Outstanding Staff Awards come from Haas funds.

Award Review Process
The nomination form is reviewed by a committee comprised of past recipients, Assistant Dean of HR and Administration, and Senior Assistant Dean/CAO. Recipients are honored at the annual Staff Appreciation lunch each spring.

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