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About the Staff Appreciation Award
About the Awards
DPS staff members provide excellent customer service in a variety of ways. The Office of Public Affairs and Human Resource Services of Durham Public Schools work together to recognize employees with quarterly Staff Appreciation Awards. The Staff Appreciation Awards recognize employees who have made significant contributions to the mission, vision and goals of Durham Public Schools.
The program values employees for some of the same character traits that have been adopted for students, including perseverance, respect and responsibility.
School-based and Central Services staff members will be recognized for outstanding customer service each quarter. Four school-based members (two elementary, one middle, one secondary) and one Central Services staff member will be recognized at the end of each quarter.
Nominate a Staff Member
Who is Eligible
Any regular staff member employed by Durham Public Schools for at least one year is eligible for nomination. Employees may be nominated by other employees, parents, students and others who are involved with the schools. A team of DPS employees will select the four winners each quarter.
The awards will place special emphasis on outstanding customer service. Other attributes demonstrated by nominees should highlight:
- Excellent teamwork
- Extraordinary performance of regular duties in a particularly difficult circumstance
- Active participation in or leadership of projects
- Application of new skills and knowledge
- Exceeding goals and targets
- Displaying commitment and loyalty to Durham Public Schools
What does a Winner Receive?
Recognition for award winners will include a visit by the Superintendent, a balloon or floral bouquet and the presentation of a $40 gift certificate to Elmo's Diner, one of Durham's favorite restaurants.
