RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The objective of the Physical Plant Division's Recognition Program is to provide formal recognition to individuals and groups for outstanding achievements or accomplishments or services performed as a member of (or on behalf of) the Physical Plant Division.
The PPD Recognition Program supplements existing University and State recognition programs. Persons recommended for recognition under the Physical Plant program are not excluded from further consideration under other programs.
PROCEDURE:
Complete and submit the online Nomination for Recognition Form. Completed nomination forms should be reviewed by the employee's department before submitting to the Recognition Committee to be reviewed at their next scheduled meeting. The PPD Recognition Committee will evaluate the nomination and either return it for additional information or forward it, with the committee's recommendations, to the Director for approval. Nominations should be submitted not more than 30 days following employee's accomplishment or 30 days prior to retirement or departure from Physical Plant Division. Award certificates will be presented to recipients by the Director of the Physical Plant Division or a representative for the Director at an appropriate ceremony. A copy of the nomination form will be given to the individual(s) recognized. For PPD employees, a second copy of the form and a copy of the certificate will be processed through the PPD Personnel Office for inclusion in the employee's personnel file. For non-PPD recipients, a copy of the nomination will be forwarded to their parent organization (if appropriate).
University of Florida Meritorious Service Award formally acknowledges long-time employees with a record of exceptional service and is awarded to an employee at the time of separation from the University of Florida. To request this award, departments submit to Division of Human Resources a nomination letter endorsed by their Vice President. The only requirement is that employees leaving the University of Florida have at least ten (10) years of exemplary service in a faculty, A&P, or USPS position. Eligible employees will receive a certificate, suitable for framing, signed by the President and the appropriate Vice President for their division. The certificate will be distributed from the employee's Vice Presidential area.
University of Florida Certificate of Appreciation can be presented to an employee upon retirement after 20 to 25 years of distinguished, creditable service with the State, University of Florida, or other State agency.
University of Florida Plaque may be presented to employees who have worked at the University for 25 years and up to 30 years upon retirement or departure.
University of Florida Medallion, a two-inch medal,
may be given to a retiring employee for 30 or more years of outstanding service to the University.