Reminder: 2020 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards Deadline - May 1, 2020
This message has been approved by Renisha Gibbs, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Finance & Administration Chief of Staff, for distribution to all Deans, Directors, and Department Heads.
As a reminder, the 2020 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards program is underway and the deadline for nominations is May 1, 2020.
Over the past several weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has commanded worldwide attention. Despite the concern, social distancing protocols, and challenges we are facing together, heroes and champions who serve our communities and organizations continue to distinguish themselves and inspire us all. Nominations related to COVID-19 response efforts are welcomed and highly encouraged.
What It Is
This annual award program recognizes state employees for innovation, creativity, and work products that significantly increase productivity in the delivery of state services. Over the course of the program, more than 16,000 nominations have been received, and awards have been given to state employees for saving or maximizing state dollars to the tune of approximately $10 billion. Winners are expected to be announced in early August 2020, followed by local and regional award ceremonies in early October. Award recipients will be presented with a cash prize or a commemorative plaque.
Who to Nominate
You may nominate individuals (including yourself), teams of up to five members, or an entire department whose efforts, performance, creativity, and ideas have resulted in measurable productivity gains and/or cost savings to an FSU service or product. Nominees must be full-time or OPS FSU employees. If you are aware of an individual or team that deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions to FSU, you are encouraged to submit a nomination.
How to Nominate
Nominations must be submitted through the Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards website and are due on May 1, 2020. Please note that cost saving estimates and FTE reductions will be verified by Florida TaxWatch staff. Remember to submit any appropriate supporting documentation.
Questions? Please contact the FSU Agency Coordinator, Janet Fryman, at hr-ppacoordinator@fsu.edu or (850) 644-4579.
