Aggie Core Value Employee Recognition
The “Anchoring Aggie Values” program is a short-term recognition program designed to recognize Texas A&M Galveston employees caught in the act of “doing something great” – whether it’s staying late to help a student, fixing a critical error, or lifting team spirits!
Who Can Nominate?
Who Can Receive Awards?
How do I nominate?
Awards
First-time recipients will receive an “Anchoring Aggie Values” challenge coin to be presented by their supervisor.
For subsequent nominations, the recognized employee will receive an “Anchoring Aggie Values” pin presented by their supervisor.
The Executive Team will select a Monthly Winner from all nominations for the “Anchoring Aggie Values” trophy to be presented during a Leadership Meeting.
All approved nominees will be eligible for a monthly drawing to receive two cafeteria vouchers (subject to a monthly campus maximum)
Other Recognition Programs
The “Anchoring Aggie Values” program supplements and does not replace our existing Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) and Employee of the Year (EOY) programs. EOQ/EOY Nominations can be completed at https://www.tamug.edu/staffcouncil/pdf/EOQ-Nomination-Form.pdf. Below illustrates how the programs are designed to complement each other.
| Anchoring Aggie Values | Employee of Year/Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Short-term, immediate impact | Long-term, sustained performance |
| Frequency | Anytime, ongoing | Quarterly and Annually |
| Scope | Specific incidents or single projects | Overall job performance and consistency over time |
| Goal | “Thank you for what you did today.” | “Thank you for who you are to this organization.” |
| Anchoring Aggie Values | |
|---|---|
| Focus | Short-term, immediate impact |
| Frequency | Anytime, ongoing |
| Scope | Specific incidents or single projects |
| Goal | “Thank you for what you did today.” |
| Employee of Year/Quarter | |
|---|---|
| Focus | Long-term, sustained performance |
| Frequency | Quarterly and Annually |
| Scope | Overall job performance and consistency over time |
| Goal | “Thank you for who you are to this organization.” |
Respect
"We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we."
Definition: Earned through the consistency of character. It is treating others with dignity, kindness, and regarding the intrinsic worth of every person.
Excellence
"Set the bar."
Definition: An unwavering commitment to greatness. It is not just a goal, but a way of life that fuels the pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and doing our best work.
Leadership
"Follow me."
Definition: Inspiring others to follow through the strength of one's character. Leadership is not about titles; it is about empowering others and inspiring positive change.
Loyalty
"Acceptance forever."
Definition: Dedication to our nation, our state, our university, our families, and those institutions and values which we individually hold dearest.
Integrity
"Character is destiny."
Definition: Doing the right things regardless of the circumstances or personal consequences- honesty, trustworthiness, and adherence to moral principles.
Selfless Service
"How can I be of service?"
Definition: Giving of one's self for the greater good, without regard to personal gain or recognition. It is the spirit of helping others and making a positive impact.