Employee Recognition

Please nominate an APS employee who exemplifies achievements or efforts in one or more of the following areas:

1. Puts others first.
2. Goes above and beyond to make a difference in their role.
3. Excels as a team player.
4. Carries out each day with a positive and welcoming attitude and strong work ethic.
5. Demonstrates innovation, leadership, or passion for the job.
6. Enthusiastically supports the mission of Albuquerque Public Schools.
7. Elevates the image of public education.

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).

Those employees who are selected as Employee of the Month will be recognized as follows:

1. Appear on APS electronic digital billboards across the city.
2. Receive a personal plaque and name on the permanent plaque at the APS Alice and Bruce King City Center.
3. Attend a reception, including recipient's family, with the Superintendent, APS Board of Education and Leadership.
4. Highlighted in short article on aps.edu.
5. 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.