Employee Recognition
We are committed to recognizing our employees for their many contributions to our district. We invite you to nominate a staff member who you feel is deserving of recognition as an APS Employee of the Month.
Criteria
Please nominate an APS employee who exemplifies achievements or efforts in one or more of the following areas:
- Puts others first.
- Goes above and beyond to make a difference in their role.
- Excels as a team player.
- Carries out each day with a positive and welcoming attitude and strong work ethic.
- Demonstrates innovation, leadership, or passion for the job.
- Enthusiastically supports the mission of Albuquerque Public Schools.
- Elevates the image of public education.
Eligibility
Any staff member that has been employed for at least six (6) months. All employees are eligible to be nominated, including administrators, bus drivers, business office staff, clerical support staff, community liaisons, custodial, food service employees, information technology employees, ESNs, PSNs, MSNs, educational assistants, instructional aides, library aides, maintenance employees, security, social workers, counselors, librarians, and more. Teachers have the opportunity to be recognized through the Pepsi of the Month recognition program, which is separate from this recognition program.
All eligible staff members shall only be selected as the “Employee of the Month” one time during the school year.
The nomination must be completed by someone other than the nominee (i.e., no self-nominations are eligible for consideration).
Recognition
Those employees who are selected as Employee of the Month will be recognized as follows:
- Appear on APS electronic digital billboards across the city.
- Receive a personal plaque and name on the permanent plaque at the APS Alice and Bruce King City Center.
- Attend a reception, including recipient's family, with the Superintendent, APS Board of Education and Leadership.
- Highlighted in short article on aps.edu.
- Receive a thank you note from the superintendent thanking them and family members for their support when our employee has worked extended hours or been burdened with unusual circumstances.
APS Outstanding Employees
Outstanding November Employees
This month's honorees include a nurse, a custodian, a community partner coordinator, and an athletic trainer.
Posted November 25, 2024
Outstanding October Employees
This month's honorees include a salvage receiving clerk, a compliance coordinator, a technology educational assistant, and an electrician.
Posted October 10, 2024
Outstanding September Employees
This month's honorees include an educational assistant, a clerk, a counselor, and a custodian.
Posted September 23, 2024
Outstanding May Employees
This month's honorees include a secretary, a dean of students, a principal, and a Food & Nutrition Services site supervisor.
Posted May 7, 2024