Employee Recognition
Employee recognition programs reward employees for a variety of reasons; from performing their daily jobs well to going above and beyond the call of duty. Below is information about the authorized Employee Recognition Award (ERA) and statewide Merit Award Program. Central Valley Water Board staff should obtain the necessary approvals within your office before conducting formal recognition activities.
- Employee Recognition Award (ERA) - Monthly
The ERA is intended to recognize employees and senior staff who have performed above and beyond their normal call of duty. The ERA is merit-based and presented at each monthly all-staff meeting in each respective Central Valley Water Board office. - Superior/Sustained Accomplishment Awards (SAA/SSAA)
The CalHR Merit Award Program is responsible for the administration of the Superior Accomplishment Awards (SAA) and the Sustained Superior Accomplishment Awards (SSAA). These awards are for exceptional contributions to State government. Specific areas of accomplishment may include the following topics:
- An important contribution to science, research, or development.
- An unequaled personal effort in overcoming unusual difficulties or obstacles in the completion of a major project or task with substantial benefits to the state.
- Completion of a major project or task in a significantly shorter period of time with substantial benefits to the State.
For more information regarding employee recognitions, please contact the Employee Recognition Liaison.
Employee Recognition Awards
Date(s) | Award Type | Award Recipient(s) | Award Description(s) |
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10/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Jack Rayl | More Award Information... |
10/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Holly Young | More Award Information... |
10/2024 | Hidden Hero Award | Nicholas Savino | More Award Information... |
10/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Thomas Xiong | More Award Information... |
08/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Stephen Huie | More Award Information... |
08/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Deborah Kemp | More Award Information... |
07/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Katie Carpenter | More Award Information... |
07/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Jenna Yang | More Award Information... |
07/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Angie Barajas | More Award Information... |
06/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Marissa Bosenko | More Award Information... |
05/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Katie Gilman | More Award Information... |
04/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Cruz Romero | More Award Information... |
04/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Amber Ginorio | More Award Information... |
04/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Chris Jimmerson | More Award Information... |
03/2024 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Michael Nilsen | More Award Information... |
03/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Maggie Driver | More Award Information... |
02/2024 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Jon Rohrbough | More Award Information... |
02/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Michael Nilsen, P.E. | More Award Information... |
01/2024 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Kate Sjoberg | More Award Information... |
01/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Dana Kulesza | More Award Information... |
01/2024 | Employee Recognition Award | Alisha Wenzel | More Award Information... |
12/2023 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Denise Hill | More Award Information... |
12/2023 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Rebecca Hipp | More Award Information... |
12/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Site Cleanup Program Team | More Award Information... |
12/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Mitch Messmer | More Award Information... |
12/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Camille Hang | More Award Information... |
11/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Bryan Rock | More Award Information... |
11/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Misty Pontes | More Award Information... |
10/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Carson Blodow | More Award Information... |
10/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Jessa Rego | More Award Information... |
10/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Charles Cardenas | More Award Information... |
10/2023 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Ciera Collins | More Award Information... |
09/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Michael DeSmet | More Award Information... |
09/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Victor Lopez | More Award Information... |
09/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Cruz Romero | More Award Information... |
09/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Planning Team | More Award Information... |
07/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Carlos Cervantez | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Alan Buehler | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Kyle Cockerham | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Ciera Collins | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Michael Collins | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Employee Recognition Award | Saranya Elankovan | More Award Information... |
06/2023 | Superior Accomplishment Award | Jeffrey Pyle | More Award Information... |