About the Award

The “Employee of the Year” Award was established in 1987 to grant recognition to a City employee for accomplishments of outstanding worth in advancing and improving public service in the City of Falls Church General Government.

Accomplishments that are eligible for consideration will vary widely in form and substance due to the many different jobs City Employees perform. They will be evaluated against criteria that examine gains achieved, overall impact of the accomplishment, and the environment in which the achievement took place. The recipient receives a cash award.

Eligibility for the award is open to all permanent full or part-time employees in the City’s personnel system, provided the initial probationary period has been concluded successfully.  Appointed Officials, Elected Officials and their employees, and Division Directors are not eligible.

How to Nominate

1. Complete the Employee of the Year Nomination Form (page 4 of the PDF)
2. Essay answering all the questions below (see page 3 of the PDF for complete details):
   • What was the nominee’s accomplishment?
   • What was the nominee’s role in this accomplishment?
   • What was the nominee’s identification to the accomplishment?
   • What was the worth of the accomplishment?
   • How was the achievement remarkable and/or greater than the nominee’s assigned duties?
   • Was the accomplishment started and completed between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019?
3. Gather photos, articles, or any other supporting documentation (optional but encouraged).
4. Submit the complete package by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 
   • In-person or via mail: HR Deparmtent, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA, 22046 
   • Email, mdecelle@fallschurchva.gov

Eligibility

Eligibility for the award is open to all permanent full or part-time employees in the City government’s personnel system, provided the initial probationary period has been concluded successfully. Appointed Officials, Elected Officials and their employees, and Department or Division Directors are not eligible.

Who May Nominate

• Any City employee of the General Government
• City citizens
• Civic organizations or groups
• Business and professional groups

Nominations may not be submitted by a member of the immediate family of the nominee or the nominee themselves.

Selection Process

The City Employees Review Board will receive the nominations and the supporting documentation and select the award recipient based on the facts presented. Presentation of the award will be made by the Mayor and Council at the April 27, 2020 Council Meeting in City Hall.