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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST
ELKINS, WV
FSH 6109.13 – PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AND AWARDS
CHAPTER 30 – INCENTIVE AWARDS
Supplement No.: 6109.13-2013-1
Effective Date: April 18, 2013
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: Clyde N. Thompson
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: April 18, 2013
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year.
Post by document at the end of the chapter. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this
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35.03 – Updates the Recognition Policy for the Monongahela National Forest for awards.
35.1 - Updates options for public recognition.
MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 18, 2013
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed
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FSH 6109.13 – PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AWARDS
CHAPTER 30 – INCENTIVE AWARDS
Table of Contents
6109.13 – 30 INCENTIVE AWARDS
35.03 – Policy……….…………………………………………………………………...3
35.1 – Publicity .…………………………………………………………………………3
MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 18, 2013
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed
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FSH 6109.13 – PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AWARDS
CHAPTER 30 – INCENTIVE AWARDS
35.03 – Policy
The Monongahela National Forest has established a recognition policy for awards. Awards are
determined in accordance with the USDA Guide for Employee Recognition. The goal of this
policy is to ensure that all employees are aware of the various options for recognizing employee
achievements and show transparency in the awards process.
Monetary awards, excluding the amount, will be posted on the Forest web page by the
webmaster within 15 days after notification from recommending supervisor. The supervisor
shall give the employee’s name and summary for award to the webmaster within 30 days of the
award being given. Other significant awards such as: non-monetary, length of service and
regional awards may also be posted on the Forest web page. Generally, award summaries will be
posted on the fsweb for four months.
This policy will be reviewed by the Monongahela Partnership Council (MPC) to determine if
mutual agreement still exists. Upon review, sections of the policy that the parties agree upon
will be extended. Sections that are disagreed upon will expire as stated above.
35.1 – Publicity
When employees receive awards, supervisors may use one of the following options to share their
success and achievements with the rest of the Forest.
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Safety Meetings – At each unit’s monthly safety meeting to recognize employee awards,
accomplishments, retirements, etc.
All Employee Days – When appropriate, these events may be the proper venue for
employee recognition.
Newsletters – When appropriate, provide articles in the Monongahela Messenger or
regional and national newsletters.
In addition to the types of formal and informal recognitions mentioned above, all employees are
encouraged to recognize the contributions of others by:
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Saying thanks whenever another person does something that contributes to their project
or makes their life more pleasant.
Commenting positively to them and to their supervisors while they are making progress
toward completing a project.
When you see an employee’s work or involvement is worthy of recognition, share that
with their supervisor for possible recognition.