2009 Program and Award Winners
2009 Performance Recognition Program
Each year the Human Resources Division coordinates the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Performance Recognition Program. This program formally recognizes outstanding state employees who demonstrate exemplary leadership, strong commitment, and an extraordinary work ethic. These awards focus attention on the distinguished achievements made by both individuals and teams of state employees. The Performance Recognition Program recognizes those employees who demonstrate: innovation and dedication to their work, concern for the public trust and a commitment to excellence. Employees and their contributions play a major role in the Commonwealth's successful delivery of quality services to its citizens. Outstanding employees set high standards for themselves and they motivate and influence their fellow workers to adopt similar standards. For twenty-six years, Performance Recognition Program has been an important means to publicly acknowledge and encourage outstanding performance
To honor these exceptional state employees, Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed November 6, 2009 as the 2009 Performance Recognition Day. The Massachusetts House and Senate have also issued resolutions commending all State employees for their commitment and dedicated service on the occasion of Performance Recognition Day.
Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance
Winners among Executive Branch and Higher Education employees of the Commonwealth
Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Public Service Award
Manuel Carballo Governors Award for Excellence in Public Service
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Workforce Mentoring Award
Performance Recognition Ceremony
Planning for the Performance Recognition Program and selecting the winners is a yearlong process. Currently, agencies are honoring their Commonwealth Citation winners with internal recognition events. Additionally, the recipients of the Manuel Carballo Governors Award for Excellence in Public Services, the Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Public Service Award and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Workforce Mentoring Award will be presented their awards by Governor Patrick during a ceremony at the State House.
Performance Recognition Program Coordinators
Pictures from Agency's Performance Recognition Events
This year agencies are holding internal performance recognition events to celebrate their Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance recipients. We have asked agencies to send in pictures from these events to everybody can join in celebrating the achievement and excellence of all Citation winners.