Each quarter (fall, winter, spring, summer) an outstanding classified employee is
selected to receive an award. At the end of the year, the four quarterly award winners
become finalists for Classified Employee of the Year. The quarterly awards are presented
at the quarterly All-Staff meeting, and the Employee of the Year award is presented
at the Spring Reception.
See also: list of Classified Employee Award Winners
Employee of the Year
Criteria
- Goes above and beyond what is required by the job to provide high quality service
to students and the community.
- Demonstrates an effort above and beyond that required by the job, which has made a
positive contribution to a specific department or to the overall college community's
morale.
- Makes a significant contribution above and beyond that of his/her job responsibilities
that has enhanced or contributed to the quality of facilities or equipment.
- Demonstrates consistent performances or actions, above and beyond that required by
his/her job that has significantly contributed to the overall cost effectiveness of
College operations.
- Has a we care attitude and is committed to the college's core values.
Process
- HR prepares a survey that is shared with all staff and faculty to collect nominations
for the four finalists.
- The survey is left open for a minimum of two weeks.
- Once the survey closes, HR compiles the votes and shares the results with the committee
- Award certificates are printed and framed for the winner
- The winner is announced at the Spring Reception and the award is given to the winner
by the president.
- The winner receives a check from the Foundation and the coveted reserved parking spot
for one year.
Committee
One representative from:
- LCC Board of Trustees
- Human Resources
- Previous Sunshine Award Recipient
- Previous RA Award Recipient
- Previous Extra Mile Award Recipient
- Previous True Blue Award Recipient
Quarterly Awards
Presented at the quarterly All Staff meeting. Full and part-time classified employees
are eligible. Quarterly awards are based on information provided by nominators. The
award is authorized by the President and created and paid for by the Foundation.
Criteria
Sunshine - Summer Quarter. Goes to the individual who:
- Has a positive, encouraging, and cheerful attitude
- Is a behind the scenes enthusiast and inspiring team player
- Provides bright and professional customer service
RA - Fall Quarter. Goes to the individual who:
- Creates a pleasant environment
- Brings out the best qualities in co-workers and/or students
- Allows them to handle difficult situations and people gracefully
Extra Mile - Winter Quarter. Gos to the individual who:
- Makes a difference
- Goes above and beyond what is necessary
- Exhibits outstanding dedication to their job
True Blue - Spring Quarter. Goes to the individual who:
- Exhibits loyalty to the mission of the institution
- Shows leadership in both work related and extracurricular college projects
- Encourages participation by others in functions that involve the community in our
college
Process
- HR prepares a survey that is shared with all staff and faculty to collect nominations
- The survey is left open for a minimum of two weeks
- Once the survey closes, HR compiles the votes and shares the results with the committee
- Award certificates are printed and framed for the winner
- The winner is announced at the quarterly All-Staff Meeting and the award is given
to the winner by the president.