DIVISIONAL EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMME: DINONG SEREKO AWARD

You are extraordinary. Amazing. Hardworking. Vibrant. Exceptional. In moments both BIG and small, you’re outstanding!

The Dinong Sereko Award, our Education Divisional Employee Recognition Programme that recognises your extraordinary contribution, success and job done well. It means taking the time and making the effort to say we value the difference you make to the customer, your colleagues and in the workplace.

Fill out the form to nominate the extraordinary individual in your team.

Nomination Process:

  • Nominations must be made by completing the form above. All forms will automatically submitted to Education.marketing@adaptit.com
  • Nominations must identify the specific award category.
  • Nominees may receive awards in multiple categories.
  • Nominations must be supported by a written description of why the nominee deserves consideration for the specified award.
  • Nominations for multiple categories for an individual must be submitted separately.
  • Nominations must be seconded by written signature on the nomination form. Absent a second, the nominee will be considered only if he or she received at least one more nomination for the same award category.
  • Any member of the department may participate in the nomination and second process.
  • Self-nominations or seconds will not be accepted.
  • Anonymous nominations or seconds will not be accepted.
  • Nominations or seconds will not be accepted from a spouse, partner, or immediate family member of the nominator or nominee.
  • A selection committee, broadly representative of the business, will be established to review nominations and select recipients.
  • The supervisor or line manager of a nominee can serve on the committee but must abstain from the discussion and vote on that nominee.
  • If a selection committee member is nominated, he or she may not be present during the relevant portion of the discussion.
  • Recipients will be chosen by a majority of selection committee members eligible to vote. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be granted.
  • Details of nominations and discussions about nominees who are not selected will be kept confidential.
  • The overall nomination, selection and voting process will be overseen by a representative from the Adapt IT Group that the committee needs to appoint to ensure a free and fair process.
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What is it? 

This award is in honor of the late Mr. Dinong Sereko who embodied the qualities of a professional, expert and leader that sought to enable his internal and external stakeholders to achieve more.

The purpose of this award is to recognize and reward an individual and/or team that has gone above and beyond the call of duty. It celebrates sustained performance in duties, initiative or tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Leadership and Support
Be an excellent role model
Inspire others to work collaboratively and creatively
Demonstrate initiative
Promote a work environment that is respectful, collegial and supportive
Lead an effective team to achieve results
Actively involved in mentorship and development of others

Award nomination motivation guide:

a. Briefly describe the nominated individual/team: history and past performance ( Required).
b. Outline the nominee’s achievements that you wish to bring to the judges’ attention (Required).
c. Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant.  If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other employees (Required).
d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (Optional).

What is it?

Innovation brings about change and adds unexpected value to a business. This promotes ongoing and ad hoc collaboration efforts. It’s a space for employees to participate, create and frame solutions to specific business problems and opportunities.

Customer: Implementation of a customer-centric idea that is a game changer
People: Innovative idea implemented and had a positive outcome in the HC or people space
Operational: Innovation that improved the business
Financial: Sales or customer retention goals achieved through innovative ideas that generate financial revenues, or other initiatives or innovation that yield financial benefits

How it works?

Reflection of the above matrices based the impact thereof on the balanced scorecard  areas as defined above.

Award nomination motivation guide:

a. Briefly describe the nominated individual/team: history and past performance ( Required).
b. Outline the nominee’s achievements that you wish to bring to the judges’ attention (Required).
c. Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant.  If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other employees (Required).
d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (Optional).

What is it?

Teamwork requires an extraordinary effort. Every member of the team brings specific qualities that help achieve a common goal. Together, that mix can lead to greatness. The Team award is a recognition of success by a particular team. It could be based on reaching a specific and important milestone, event or special contribution to a project. It can also be recognition of a team that has demonstrated the company values and behaviors consistently.

Eligibility Criteria

Anyone in the division can nominate a team
Employee to team / line manager to team / team to team
Team award can be either at Team/BU or Project level
Cross functional teams are eligible to enter

Award nomination motivation guide:

a. Briefly describe the nominated individual/team: history and past performance ( Required).
b. Outline the nominee’s achievements that you wish to bring to the judges’ attention (Required).
c. Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant.  If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other employees (Required).
d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (Optional).

What is it?

In recognition of outstanding sales achievement. Everyone can rise above their circumstance and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.

Criteria:

  • Revenue growth over the previous financial year.
  • Attaining a particular level of revenue, customer retention numbers, new account acquisitions and increased margin/profit levels.
  • Successful in selling a new product, revenue in a target market, expansion into a new market, penetration of a new geographic area, or major account growth overall.

Award nomination motivation guide:

a. Briefly describe the nominated individual/team: history and past performance ( Required).
b. Outline the nominee’s achievements that you wish to bring to the judges’ attention (Required).
c. Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant.  If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other employees (Required).
d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (Optional).

Rising Star

Rapid Growth: Demonstrates significant improvement in skills, knowledge, and contributions over a short period.

Initiative: Takes on challenges and responsibilities beyond their current role.

Performance Impact: Has made a noticeable impact on projects or tasks since joining the team.

Learning Agility: Quickly adapts to new challenges and technologies, showing eagerness to learn.

Potential for Leadership: Displays qualities that suggest strong potential for future leadership roles.

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The Fixer

Problem-Solving: Consistently identifies and resolves critical issues with minimal guidance.

Crisis Management: Effectively manages and resolves high-pressure situations or unexpected problems.

Reliability: Is the go-to person when urgent fixes or immediate attention is required.

Technical Expertise: Has an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of the system or projects they work on.

Collaboration: Works seamlessly across departments to resolve issues quickly.

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Mentor of the Year

Guidance & Support: Provides consistent, meaningful guidance to colleagues, helping them grow and succeed.

Knowledge Sharing: Actively shares knowledge and skills with others, improving team competency.

Personal Investment: Shows personal commitment to the professional development of others.

Feedback & Coaching: Offers constructive feedback that helps mentees improve performance and confidence.

Impact on Team: Demonstrates a positive influence on the team’s overall growth and culture through mentoring efforts

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Graduate/Intern of the Year

Learning & Adaptation: Quickly absorbs new information, technologies, and methodologies.

Contribution to Projects: Despite being early in their career, they make valuable contributions to team projects.

Willingness to Learn: Displays eagerness to take on new challenges and learn from senior team members.

Performance Consistency: Demonstrates steady performance and growth throughout the internship/graduate program.

Team Integration: Integrates well with the team and actively participates in group discussions and tasks.

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Culture Champion

Values Ambassador: Embodies and promotes the company’s core values through behavior and actions.

Positive Influence: Fosters a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Team Spirit: Actively encourages team building, unity, and enthusiasm among colleagues.

Event Participation: Organizes or plays a key role in cultural or social events within the company.

Respect & Inclusivity: Promotes diversity, respect, and inclusivity within the workplace

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Administrative Support Star

Efficiency & Accuracy: Demonstrates exceptional efficiency and accuracy in managing administrative tasks.

Organization: Keeps records, documentation, and schedules well-organized and accessible for the team.

Responsiveness: Responds promptly to requests and ensures all tasks are handled within deadlines.

Multi-tasking: Manages multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously with ease.

Team Support: Plays a critical role in supporting the team’s daily operations and maintaining smooth workflows.

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New-comer of the Year

Quick Adaptation: Has quickly adapted to the company culture, processes, and technologies since joining.

Early Contributions: Has made significant contributions to projects or team efforts shortly after joining.

Team Integration: Seamlessly integrates into the team, building positive relationships with colleagues.

Eagerness to Learn: Shows a strong desire to learn and grow within the company.

Fresh Perspective: Brings innovative ideas or a fresh perspective that benefits the team or company

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