Guidelines and Instructions
 

1. Four categories for Employee of the Quarter have been created: Administrative, Law Enforcement, Maintenance, and Management. Nominations will be accepted for all appointment types (excluding temporary and intermittent).


2. To nominate a fellow co-worker, please complete the nomination form (opens with MS Excel or nomination form pdf version). The nominator's name, park or section name, and telephone number are required for a valid nomination. This information is needed if the Selection Committee would like to get further information on your nomination. At your request, your name will be kept confidential.


3. When you have completed the nomination form, send it to Selection Committee Chair John Wilder at West Branch State Park, 5708 Esworthy Road, Ravenna Ohio 44266-9659. The form can also be faxed to his office at 330-296-0638, or sent to his Internet address at john.wilder@mail.osp.ee.net.


4. Only one employee can be listed per nomination form.


5. Nomination criteria is based on job performance. Please indicate in detail why you have nominated an employee. This could include, but is not limited to, attitude, dedication, reliability, cooperation, innovativeness, cost consciousness, concern for co-workers, etc.


6. This is an employee driven program -- your participation makes it work! Only ODNR, Division of Parks and Recreation employees or volunteers can initiate the nomination process. Letters of appreciation from other ODNR Divisions, community groups or external parties may be attached as additional support for your nominee.


7. Nominations must be received by the following dates: Winter Quarter, November 1; Spring Quarter, February 1; Summer Quarter, May 1; Fall Quarter, August 1.


Ohio State Parks Mission Statement:
"To provide an outdoor recreational experience for Ohio state park visitors that exceeds their expectations"
Rev. 1/2002