Celebrating Our Achievements
Commonwealth employees take pride in recognizing their fellow colleagues and peers. The Performance Recognition Program encourages a culture of celebration, recognition and support. Now in its 41st year, the Performance Recognition Program has been an important means to publicly acknowledge and encourage outstanding performance of Commonwealth employees. Through this program, we are able to formally recognize state employees for their extraordinary contributions to public service in the following areas:
- Commonwealth Certificate of Achievement
- Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service
- Governor Paul Cellucci Award for Leadership & Mentoring in State Government
- Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Public Service Award
- Commonwealth Equity in Governance Award
Community Led
Many employees look forward to the opportunity to submit a nomination in order to celebrate the achievements of their peers. Each year, the Commonwealth hosts a nomination period where colleagues can submit nominations for all five awards. Thousands of nominations are submitted on behalf of the great work that is being done throughout the Commonwealth. The award recipients are invited to attend an awards ceremony with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Cabinet Members to celebrate their achievements. All Performance Recognition Program award recipients embody what it means to be a dedicated public servant. In their own ways, they are serving and positively impacting the Commonwealth each and every day.
“Everyday across the Commonwealth we see examples of how our employees go the extra mile and show the highest commitment to public service. The performance recognition program encourages employees to get involved and highlight the great work that is being accomplished throughout Massachusetts.”
“The performance recognition program allows individuals to write powerful and compelling narratives in nomination of their peers who have demonstrated distinguished performance in their field. After the final awardees are announced, and the celebration ceremonies are complete, we walk away with a great sense of pride knowing what a beautiful difference these people have made and that our Commonwealth is a truly remarkable constitution, always striving for the betterment of its constituents.”
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