DAOD 5027-1, Awards and Recognition Program
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Date of Issue: 2008-05-16
Application: This DAOD is a directive that applies to employees of the Department of National Defence (DND employees) and an order that applies to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF members).
Supersession:
- CPAO 2.24, Incentive Award Plan
- CPAO 2.34, Special Department Award Program
- CFAO 99-2, Incentive Award Plan
Approval Authority:
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources (Civilian)) (ADM(HR-Civ))
- Chief of Military Personnel (CMP)
Enquiries: Director Diversity and Well-Being (DDWB)
2. Definitions
formal recognition (reconnaissance formelle)
In this DAOD have the same meaning as in the Recognition Policy of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).
recognition (reconnaissance)
In this DAOD have the same meaning as in the Recognition Policy of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).
Description
3.1 Corporate awards are the formal recognition awards granted by the Deputy Minister (DM) and Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).
3.2 The following table provides information on the three types of corporate awards:
Award | Who is Eligible | Who Approves Recipients | What Recipients Receive |
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DM commendation |
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DM |
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DM and CDS Innovation Award |
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DM and CDS |
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Management of Human Resources (HR) Award:
|
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DM and CDS |
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3.3 In addition to the above, as part of their award, individual recipients of corporate awards and their guest, or one representative of a recipient team and their guest, are invited to attend a special dinner with the DM and CDS, at which formal presentations are made. Travel and accommodation expenses are included for each individual recipient and team representative, and their guest.
3.4 See the DND Awards and Recognition website for more information on criteria and nomination forms for corporate awards.
Number and Frequency of Awards
3.5 A maximum of 26 corporate awards are granted during each fiscal year, normally during National Public Service Week, as follows:
- up to 10 awards for each of the following:
- DM Commendation; and
- DM and CDS Innovation Award; and
- up to 3 awards for each of the following Management of HR Award categories:
- HR Leadership; and
- Employment Equity.
Level 1 Advisor (L1) Recommendation
3.6 Any nomination for the Corporate Awards requires the recommendation of the applicable L1.
Description
4.1 The following table provides information on merit and special awards:
Award | Purpose | Individual Criteria |
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Merit Award |
Recognizes outstanding work, performance or other meritorious contributions by individuals and teams that reflect well on the branch, directorate, DND or Public Service in a formal, structured and scheduled manner. Note - The suggestion award that recognized suggestion or innovation for improvement of operations of any federal department or agency has been amalgamated with the merit award. |
Meritorious contributions that meet one or more of the following criteria:
|
Special Award |
Enables L1s to:
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Ideas, initiative and superior performance at individual, group, command and L1 levels. |
Value Limits
4.2 The following table provides information on the value limits (including applicable sales taxes) for the merit and special awards:
The value of the … | is … | and shall not exceed … | for … |
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merit award |
monetary or non-monetary |
$5,000 |
individuals. |
$10,000 |
groups. |
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special award |
non-monetary |
$500 |
individuals. |
$1,000 |
groups. |
Description
5.1 Long service awards enable management to extend formal recognition to DND employees who have served a total of 15, 25, 35, 45 and 50 years. The recipient is presented with an award and certificate commensurate with the anniversary of service.
5.2 For more information, see the Long Service Award Program - Questions and Answers at the DND Awards and Recognition website.
Eligibility
5.3 All service within the federal public administration is used when calculating a long service award. Awards are granted to DND employees, including employees locally engaged abroad who have attained the required number of years of service, regardless of any breaks in service. In addition, all part-time, seasonal and casual federal public service, as well as service within the CAF or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is included in the calculation of service for long service award purposes.
5.4 To receive a long service award, a DND employee is required to be an indeterminate, term, seasonal or part-time employee at the time of his or her anniversary.
5.5 See the TBS Recognition Policy for more information.
Award Taxability
6.1 Any DND employee or CAF member may obtain information on award taxability by:
- contacting the Director Financial Policy and Procedures through their financial chain of command; and
- reviewing the Canada Revenue Agency's policy entitled Gifts and awards given by employers to their employees.
Responsibility Table
7.1 The following table identifies the responsibilities for implementing this DAOD:
The … | is or are responsible for … |
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ADM(HR-Civ) and CMP |
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L1s |
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L1 awards and recognition coordinators (or equivalent) |
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DND Awards and Recognition Champion |
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DND Awards and Recognition Selection Committee |
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DDWB |
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regional civilian human resource service centres |
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managers and supervisors |
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Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Policy DAOD
- Financial Administration Act
- Public Service Employment Act
- Recognition Policy, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Delegation of Authorities for Financial Administration for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Forces (CF)
- Financial Administration Manual, Department of National Defence
- DAOD 5027-0, Recognition
Other References
- Gifts and awards given by employers to their employees, Canada Revenue Agency
- Gifts, awards and social events, Canada Revenue Agency
- Travel Directive, Appendix C and D, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - National Joint Council
- DAOD 1017-0, Hospitality in Canada
- DAOD 1017-1, Procedure for Extending Hospitality in Canada
- Awards, Rewards and Gifts (Taxable Item), Department of National Defence
- Taxes on employer provided gifts and awards, Department of National Defence
- DND Awards and Recognition website
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