NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT SATELLITE. DATA. AND INFORMATION SERVICE
TEAM PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD

PURPOSE:

The purpose is to recognize a non-NOAA employee; i.e. contractor and/or Joint Institute employees that has made significant contributions to NOAA programs and has demonstrated exceptional and sustained effort toward accomplishment of NOAA's mission.

ELIGIBILITY:

a. Must be a non-NOAA employee; i.e. contractor and/or Joint Institute employee

b. Must meet the goals of their contract or agreement. (Verify that the contractor/joint institute employee have performance goals or measurements that must be met).

TYPES OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Examples of worthy accomplishments that could lead to a nomination are as follows:

a. Complete a short-term project or special assignment which requires a unique or innovative approach.

b. Develop and implement procedures that enhance office productivity.

c. Enhance office morale through teamwork, exhibit flexibility in meeting new challenges under tight deadlines.

d. Provide front-line customer service which reflects favorably on the Line or Staff Office.

e. Contribute to improve public awareness and/or understanding of NESDIS programs.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES:

Any supervisory or non-supervisory employee may nominate an individual for recognition as the Team Player of the Month. The justification must be in a narrative form, not to exceed one page. It must describe a recent achievement or service, including the impact of the contribution, which would justify the employee for the award. The narrative must include the following information:

a. Nominee name, position title

b. Nominee's office location and address

c. Period of recognition, and

d. Basis of recommendation.

Nominations must be submitted via electronic mail by COB May 3. After that date, no nominations will be accepted.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following factors will be considered in evaluating nominations:

a. The importance of contribution and extent to which it contributes to Lines or Staff Office programs.

b. The enhancement of Line or Staff Office service; and

c. The originality of the contribution and the inspiration it may serve to other employees.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

All nominations must be submitted via e-mail only to Eveline Cropper in the Management and Analysis Office at by COB May 3. No nominations will be accepted after May 3. An ad hoc committee of the NESDIS Diversity Council will convene to review, confirm, evaluate the nominations and make a selection. A five member ad hoc committee consisting of one Union Representative, two At-Large members, one Manager, and one Senior Executive Service. The Council Selection will be submitted to the NESDIS Assistant Administrator (AA), by May 10 . The NESDIS AA will approve the Council selection no later than May 15. The selectee will be notified by May 17 . The Assistant Administrator will forward (via e-mail) a digital photograph of the selectee and a one paragraph description of the employee's accomplishment to the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere.

TYPE OF RECOGNITION:

The recipients will receive a certificate signed by the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, as well as publicity in the form of poster displays, a page on the NOAA website, and NOAA Report articles including the names and photographs of those recognized. A presentation will be made by the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere or a designee.

RECORD KEEPING:

Award recipients will receive a copy of the justification at the time of presentation. The Ad hoc committee will ensure that a copy of the justification is placed in the award recipient's personnel folder.