Types of Recognition - There are three categories of recognition: monetary, honorary, and time-off. All can serve as motivation to the recipients and other employees. Effective use of awards requires consideration of the nature of the contribution and the needs and interests of the employees. For example, while it might be more appropriate to grant an honorary award to an individual for long and distinguished service, cash recognition might be considered appropriate for individual sustained superior job performance or for an individual or a group of employees who have produced an excellent product or completed a complex assignment in an outstanding way. 

The Appropriate Use of Awards - The granting of awards should be considered judiciously by managers, especially in the area of performance awards, in order to avoid giving the impression that it is an employee's entitlement. Awards should only be granted where fully deserved, to those who meet the criteria, and with full explanation as to the accomplishments being recognized. In this way, you will maintain employees' confidence in the value and integrity of awards granted in your organization. 

Civilian Medals on the Internet - Full-color images of the medals accompanying Department of the Army civilian honorary awards and public service awards are now easily accessible. Check out the excellent photos and learn more about these awards on www.cpol.army.mil.  Awards scroll up in order of precedence.  In addition, click Award Hierarchy to view the Civilian equivalent of Military medals.

  AR 672-20, Incentive Awards

NOTE:  AR 672-20 makes no allowance to present honorary or public awards to individuals contracted by the government.  (Click here for more details)

  TRADOC Supplement to AR 672-20

  TRADOC Excellence Award Program - The TRADOC Excellence Award Program was established to recognize outstanding contributions of HR professionals. 

  TRADOC Civilian Honorary & Public Service Awards Processing Guide - Provides procedures on how the civilian incentive awards program can be used more effectively and provides processing guidance.

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