City of Richmond Employees To Be Recognized For Outstanding Achievements


WHAT:           City of Richmond Inaugural RISE! Achievement Awards

WHO:             Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                        Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall
City of Richmond Employee RISE! Achievement Award Recipients

WHERE:        John Marshall Hotel, Virginia Ballroom
                        101 North 5th Street
                        Richmond, VA 23219

WHEN:          Monday, October 7, 2013 at 3 p.m.


BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the City of Richmond Employee Recognition Program (City Administrative Regulation 7.8) is to provide a framework for regularly demonstrating general appreciation of City employees and for rewarding exemplary service and commitment to the success of the organization.

The RISE! program is a structured and multi-level citywide program that celebrates the most outstanding contributions of City employees in the following six award categories:
·         Community Service
·         Exceptional Customer Service
·         Outstanding Leadership / Individual Accomplishment
·         Safety / Heroism
·         Team Merit / Process Improvement
·         Wellness / Healthy Living / Sustainability