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Employee Recognition
The Philadelphia Water Department’s Employee Recognition Program aims to spotlight the many dedicated public servants in our workforce.
Members of the public and staff from across the department are encouraged to recognize moments of great performance by nominating a PWD employee in one of the following categories:
Each quarter, five nominated employees will be selected to receive this award. Nominations can come from fellow employees or from the general public.
A selection committee comprised of employees from across the Department will review nominations and make the selections. Individuals may only receive the award once a year, and may not nominate themselves.
Winners will be the subject of a feature published on the official Water Department website and will receive a free professional headshot, a letter of recognition, and a congratulatory meet-and-greet with Philadelphia Water Commissioner Randy E. Hayman.
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