Send a Defence Team colleague a Virtual Shout-Out!

Do you know of a co-worker who deserves a special shout out?

Do you want to give a colleague a high-five but physical distancing prevents it?

Are you looking for a way to recognize your peers in this current online-only environment?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then a Virtual Shout-out is the way to go!

It’s always important to recognize colleagues for their dedication and contributions to the Defence Team. During this unique and challenging period, it’s difficult for Defence Team Members to stay connected with colleagues and maintain team cohesion, let alone congratulate them in front of their peers for a job well done. 

But how do you do that when we can’t shake each other’s hand and give them a “Bravo Zulu” face-to-face?

Here’s how:

The Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat (CARS) invites all members of the Defence Team to give a ‘Virtual Shout-Out’ to a Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces (DND /CAF) colleague or a team, to express your appreciation, praise, or acknowledgement for their contributions.

What is a Virtual Shout-Out?

A Virtual Shout-Out is a few sentences recognizing a colleague for a job well done! Shout-Outs will be posted to the new Defence Team “Virtual Shout-Out” Bulletin Board on The Maple Leaf, HR Go RH app and the Defence Team intranet. Messages should be brief, and include; the name of the individual, why they are being acknowledged, how they achieved their goal or made their mark and its impact on the team or organization. You can check-out some early submissions to the Bulletin Board, below.

Don’t delay - virtually shout-out your hard-working colleagues today!

Please e-mail all requests for shout outs to the CARS at Awards-Recompenses@forces.gc.ca. Please also provide the email(s) of the person(s) being recognized. Please note, shout-Out recipients will be given the option to “opt out” of having their message displayed on the Bulletin Board, and submissions can remain anonymous.

You can also access a variety of resources and updated information related on how Defence is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic on the Defence Team – COVID-19 page, the DND and CAF social media accounts, and on the HR Go RH app.

Defence Team “Virtual Shout-Out” Bulletin Board

Leave a message of recognition for a deserving DND/CAF colleague!

Tiffany Boffice, thank you for always providing such excellent client service! I have been relying on your services for over a year now and you are always on the ball! Without you, our team would not be able to function as efficiently so again, a huge thank you for your hard work and dedication.

A big thank you to Kelsey MacMillan. Your quick responses to my requests are always greatly appreciated and never taken for granted. You also always respond with such kindness. So, this is a shout out to a colleague who makes asking for service easy. Thank you!

I'd like to give a shout out to Michele Miller-Brown for her amazing support, patience, positive attitude and hard work in helping to prepare documents for the Celebrating Excellence Awards (CEA) Selection Committee. Michele, your hard work and willingness to go the extra mile at a last minutes notice was crucial in getting everything completed on time. You have shown an exceptional example of what team work is. Thank you!

Shout-out to Chris Legere. As our Level 1 (L1) Designated Client Representative (DCR), he takes the time to educate his clients and ensure we understand information technology (IT) request procedures to make us subject matter experts. He always will go above and beyond to respond inquiries quickly and effectively. What I appreciate the most about Chris is that he is open and honest and always gives his 110% for anyone who comes to him with an IT issue. I honestly don't know how I could have the Onboarding pilot project at Carling Campus without his expertise and advice.

Shout, shout, SHOUT OUT to Jennifer Eagen for wholeheartedly embracing recognition and including the CARS in shoring up her L1 program. Her eagerness to learn about recognition opportunities, to understand her role at the L1 level to be able to brief her incoming staff and her interest in the Corporate Awards Program is energizing and invigorating! Way to go Jennifer and your team – keep up your passion for identifying and recognizing achievements within your L1!

Lynn Messager is an amazing leader and role model. She is a team player to the core! Despite how busy she is, she is always making time for us if we need her, whether it be to discuss a work matter or personal issue. She trusts that we will do our best and never expects more than that, which makes us want to work even harder. Her ability to remain calm and diplomatic during the Covid period is admirable! These qualities and many more make Lynn a true leader who has earned the respect of her employees.