Employee Recognition

RDP values the efforts and contributions of our staff and faculty.

Our Employee Recognition Program recognizes the individual efforts that contribute to the success of RDP's programs and services that support our learners. 

The Employee Recognition Program consists of multiple parts, including: 

Service Milestone Awards

Service Milestone Awards recognize employees who have achieved milestones beginning at the five-year service mark.

Awards of Excellence 

The Awards of Excellence are given once per year as formal recognition for extraordinary contributions in four categories:

• Excellence in Leadership
• Excellence in Teaching
• Excellence in Service
• Excellence in Innovation 

All Awards of Excellence are in support of extraordinary contributions from Faculty and Staff who exemplify Institutional values, contribute to student success and leave a lasting legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Download a Nomination Form

Create a Ripple 

At RDP, we enjoy recognizing our colleagues, and People & Culture has a few easy ways to do this. 

First, we have a webform to share gratitude for something a colleague did. The email is sent to that person, their supervisor and People & Culture. Throughout the year, we have draws for people who are not only being recognized, but also for those doing the recognizing.

Second, People & Culture has unique RDP recognition cards that reflect our values, express gratitude, and include messages of thanks.

Finally, you can choose how to recognize your colleague in various ways.  You could use the praise feature in Office 365, in-person thank you, send an email, etc. We want to continue to spread gratitude!