STRiVE
Success, Teamwork, Recognition, Innovation, Value, Encouragement
STRiVE NOMINATION FORM
CDTA Mission: “To Transport Customers Safely and Reliably at Reasonable Cost”
CDTA Vision: To improve the quality of life in the Capital Region by providing premium regional
transportation services
1. Please print the employees name in which you are nominating:_____________________
2. Which category is the employee being nominated for (please see new category
descriptions on backside) _________________________________________________
3. What specifically did the employee do that caused you to submit a nomination for an
award? Please use specific details and examples. (Use additional sheet if necessary)
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4. How is the employee’s contribution considered going above and beyond their normal job
responsibilities?
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5. When in the current quarter, did this event occur (date)? __________________________
Please note: Nominations will not be accepted if the Nominator does not include specific details.
Nominators Name (print)_____________________________Employee # _________________
Nomination Date_________________
To submit this form, deposit it in one of the drop boxes located in the break-room areas or send
it interoffice mail to Denise Kohler.
If you need assistance with any portion of this nomination, or have a question, please see one of
the following STRiVE Committee member’s below:
Kelli Schreivogl
Denise Kohler
Tammy Russell
Jeff VanVranken
Justin Gregaydis
Randy Fitch
Maryellen Casey Usis
Michelle Longmire
Steve Wacksman
Ed Wolk
Frank Smith
Joe Bilynski
Joe Prentice
Jim Edwards
Nelson Cole
Team/Project of the Quarter
Recognizes a CDTA team or project. A group of employees whose teamwork significantly contributed to
improving quality based on our goals, budget and/or mission. A project team who is responsible for
successfully implementing and completing a project that met either internal or external customer needs.
Team award scoring will include how projects met timelines and budget constraints (when applicable).
Leadership Award of the Quarter
The Leadership award will be given to those who have proven to be a role model, and have implemented
these traits in their everyday work life. Many times a leader has the ability to turn negative behaviors into
positive productive behaviors. A take charge person who inspired and motivated their co-workers to
overcome a specific challenge during the quarter.
Service Champion Award of the Quarter
This award is designed to recognize employees for excellence in the delivery of customer service to
CDTA’s external and internal customers. It relies on the keen eyes and ears of co-workers and
customers to recognize and nominate those who consistently display qualities that exceed our
organization’s customer service standards. Qualities of a service champion may include delivering
service with a positive attitude, courtesy, knowledge, and with a timely response and follow up action that
exceeds the standard. May portray one employee delivering this service to one of their peers or to one
of our outside customers or vendors.
Outside the Box Award of the Quarter
Recognizes a CDTA employee who thinks like an “INNOVATOR”. They have successfully introduced a
new efficient, effective way of doing something at CDTA. This award is for an employee who develops a
new and improved concept/ plan/ program that contributes to maintaining or increasing the quality of
service while reducing and or sustaining costs.
Saved A Buck Award of the Quarter
Recognizes a CDTA employee who may not necessarily be a “bean counter”, but acts in a way that can
help CDTA to save money in these lean times. The employee has gone out of his/her way to adhere to
and/or recommend new efficiencies in current processes to help cut costs. This employee exemplifies
the “do more with less” attitude by using materials more efficiently, completing work assignments in a
timeframe that is lower than pre-established, and/or proactively recommends methods to implement cost
savings to their Manager/Superintendent/Supervisor. This person demonstrates an exceptional
commitment to CDTA’s profitability.
On The Street Award of the Quarter
Recognizes a CDTA employee who has demonstrated an unselfish devotion in working with and
assisting
 Outside organizations, charities, and people in our community.
 CDTA Customers
This employee’s effort has made CDTA stand out in the community as an organization who cares and is
committed to putting people first.
Rookie of the Quarter
Recognizes a CDTA employee who has been with CDTA for at least 3 months and not more than two
years that has consistently demonstrated sustained outstanding performance, an adherence to work
rules, and an outstanding customer and team-oriented attitude. This person has taken on the CDTA
spirit and is, in a short time, successfully contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.