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1718 2017-2018

withumstrengthawards

Recognizing our staff for excellence and leadership in internal and external client service, community service, innovation, marketing, and outstanding achievement.

 

 

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Nominations may be made by Withum staff, clients, or members of the community service organizations

we serve, during the annual nominating period:  June 1 – November 15th.

All nominations must be received in Human Resources, by close of business, November 15th to be

considered.  Supporting endorsements should be submitted along with the Nomination Form.

Self‐nominations are permitted.

Nominations are only good for the year in which they are submitted.

Nominations may be made by completing the appropriate nomination form, submitting it to the

nominee’s PIC, or Partner with department oversight responsibility, with required supporting

documentation, for review and consideration, at least 2 days prior to the November 15th deadline.

PIC/Partner with department oversight responsibility will review nominations.

There will be a limit of one (1) nominee per office/department, per category.

Individuals may only be nominated for one category.

PIC/Partner with oversight responsibility will forward nominations to Joan Kampo, Director of Human

Resources by the deadline date.

The Administrative Strength Award is open to all staff below Director. All other awards are open to all staff

below Partner level.

Winners will be announced annually in January.  Winners will receive $1,000, and an award.  If a “group” or

team is selected as a winner, each person will receive $1,000.

The Withum Strength Awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding accomplishment and distinguished service; achievements that have enhanced the Firm’s, a client’s, or a Community Service Organization’s position of strength.

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AWARD CATEGORIES  

FREDERICK S. WITHUM OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: This award honors and celebrates the tenacious spirit 

that drives individuals to continuously put forth the extra effort needed to meet their personal goals and achieve success 

for the Firm.  Recipients exhibit dedication, excellence, a positive attitude, and a willingness to continually go above and 

beyond that which is expected at their job level. They may exhibit creativity, innovation, ingenuity, and/or profound 

determination as they convert promising ideas or outstanding performance into major Firm initiatives or 

accomplishments. Like Fred Withum himself, these individuals successfully realize their vision by demonstrating an 

entrepreneurial spirit, employing a strong work ethic and an unwavering resolve to put both themselves and the Firm in a 

position of strength.  

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Nomination endorsement by the PIC and/or niche leader.

2. Has exhibited dedication, excellence, attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond that which is expected at

their job level.

3. Has exhibited creativity, innovation, ingenuity, or profound determination while converting promising ideas or

outstanding performance into a major Firm initiative or accomplishment.

Nominations submitted in the five other Strength Award categories will automatically be considered for this award.  

WITHUM ADMINISTRATIVE STRENGTH AWARD: An employee recognized for this award has demonstrated consistent 

and outstanding internal client service, professionalism, and performance and commitment to the job that is consistently 

outstanding and often outside the normal scope of prescribed duties.  The recipient has exhibited leadership qualities 

within the context of the responsibilities of the position, including demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness or has 

utilized their extensive knowledge, experience, and talent to provide first‐class service to their clients – other staff of 

Withum. Through his or her efforts and dedication they have helped put the staff they support, as well as the Firm, in a 

position of strength. 

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Award is open to non‐professional staff, below Director.

2. Endorsement by PIC, Niche leader, or Director of a practice area/department.

3. Demonstrated outstanding performance as reflected in year‐end performance reviews.

4. Within the past year has made an extraordinary impact to a process, procedure, or policy that has resulted in

improved efficiency for the staff they support.

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AWARD CATEGORIES  

WITHUM MARKETING STRENGTH AWARD: This award recognizes outstanding achievement in sustained marketing 

excellence and new business development. The recipients of this award have demonstrated strength in driving new 

business to the Firm and have distinguished themselves from others through their commitment to helping Withum grow, 

succeed and prosper.  They are truly an asset to the Firm and have helped to put Withum in a position of strength.   

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Endorsement by the PIC or Niche leader.

2. Has brought‐in business as a result of their focused efforts.

3. Proven ability to adhere to “one Firm concept” and has participated in cross selling other offices or niches.

4. Demonstrated creativity in generating business or business relationships.

WITHUM INNOVATIVE STRENGTH AWARD: Employees recognized with this award have demonstrated a proven ability to 

create, nurture and improve Firm processes, methods and procedures. They have enhanced the strength of the Firm 

through their exceptional ability to think “outside the box.”   

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Endorsement by the PIC, Niche leader, or Director of practice area.

2. Within the past year, has conceived and developed a new process, service, or industry focus that improves the Firm’s

delivery of quality service;  they may have improved or promoted efficiency by generating a new and better way to

solve a business problem or even improved or promoted efficiency by driving and implementing useful change.

3. Must show how their out‐of‐the‐box new methods, protocol, or marketing tactics to execute the service/industry are

exceptional vs. other Firms or standards.

4. Ability to demonstrate how their idea or service has solved a major issue; show quantifiable results.

LEONARD H. SMITH STRENGTH OF CLIENT SERVICE AWARD: This award recognizes consistent and outstanding client 

service and professionalism.  Just as Len Smith excelled at treating clients as his highest priority as well as being their 

trusted advisor, the recipients of this award have done the same.  They have increased both client satisfaction and 

retention by exceeding client expectations with their extensive knowledge, experience, and talent to provide them with 

first‐class service. 

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:  

Endorsement from the PIC that that the nominee/recipient has excelled in one or more of the following: 

1. Has made an extraordinary impact to client’s operations, such as a significant savings to the client since this person

has been on the job;

2. Is actively involved in client relationship activities/business development outside normal job responsibilities;

3. Proven track record of consistently positive SPEAD evaluation ratings in client service excellence categories;

4. Has brought in additional revenue from a client engagement based on their ability to retain & grow the client

relationship.

 Additionally, the nominee must have at least one client testimonial/endorsement which attests to the nominee’s 

client service excellence 

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AWARD CATEGORIES  

WITHUM COMMUNITY STRENGTH AWARD: Employees honored with this award have demonstrated a significant 

contribution to their community, through volunteer work and charitable initiatives, that have positively impacted the 

community.  Their time and effort have generated outcomes that have had lasting benefits in the areas which they have 

served.  Through numerous philanthropic endeavors, they have helped put their communities in a position of strength.   

Nomination requirements:  

1. Endorsement from the leader of a community service organization in which they were active, attesting that they

have served at least 40 hours of community service within the fiscal year AND/OR have developed a major

initiative/activity that has a significant impact on the community and/or Firm’s social consciousness;

2. A plus if can demonstrate quantifiable and/or qualitative results as a result of their participation in the initiative such

a measurable increase in revenue to charity, an increase in donations or number of active members, or an increase in

participation in the activity due to the person’s involvement.

 

To nominate someone for a Withum Strength Award: 

1. Complete a Nomination Form (see next page).

2. Be sure to follow nomination requirements as outlined above. The more supporting documentation you provide the

stronger the nomination will be.

3. Attach additional supporting documentation and/or endorsements, if applicable.

4. Submit to PIC for review and consideration, keeping in mind that the nomination must be submitted to HR by close

of business November 15th.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

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NOMINATION FORM: FREDERICK S. WITHUM OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD  

1. Briefly summarize why you are nominating this individual in this category.  What vision did they successfully realize?

What promising idea or outstanding performance did they convert into a major Firm initiative or accomplishment?

2. How did this nominee exemplify the tenacious spirit that drives them to continuously put forth an extra effort to not

only meet their personal goals but to achieve success for the Firm?

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by:

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3. How has this nominee gone above and beyond their normal job responsibilities/level with respect to the following:

(all may not necessarily apply)

a. Creativity

b. Innovation

c. Ingenuity

d. Entrepreneurship

e. Dedication

f. Work Ethic

g. Performance

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

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NOMINATION FORM: WITHUM ADMINISTRATIVE STRENGTH AWARD  

1. Briefly describe why you are nominating this person for an Administrative Strength Award:

2. Describe how they demonstrate consistent and outstanding performance and commitment to the job that is often

outside the normal scope of prescribe duties with regards to the following:

a. Internal Client Service

b. Professionalism

c. Job Performance

d. Commitment

3. Describe how have they exhibited leadership qualities within the context of the responsibilities of the position,

including demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness:

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by:

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4. Describe how they have utilized their extensive knowledge, experience, and talent to provide world‐class service to

their clients – the other staff of Withum:

5. Describe the extraordinary impact they have made within the past year to a process, procedure or policy that has

resulted in improved efficiency for the staff they support:

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

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NOMINATION FORM: WITHUM MARKETING STRENGTH AWARD  

1. Describe the outstanding efforts that this nominee has made in the area of new business development, focusing on

creativity in generating business or business relationships:

2. How is this initiative above and beyond that which is expected for someone at their job level?

3. List the “new business” they have driven to the firm as a result of their focused efforts within the last twelve months:

CLIENT NAME DESCRIPTION OF ENGAGEMENT 

FEES GENERATED WAS THIS BUSINESS OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF 

CROSS SELLING EFFORTS? 

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by:

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NOMINATION FORM: WITHUM MARKETING STRENGTH AWARD  

Additional Comments about “new business” and or cross selling efforts: 

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

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NOMINATION FORM: WITHUM INNOVATIVE STRENGTH AWARD  

1. Why are you nominating this person for an Innovative Strength Award (check all that apply):

They conceived and developed a new process, service, or industry focus that improved the Firm’s delivery of quality service. 

They improved or promoted efficiency by generating a new and better way to solve a business problem. 

They improved or promoted efficiency by driving and implementing useful change. 

Other innovation: 

2. Describe the innovation in detail:

3. What out‐of‐the box new methods, protocol or marketing tactic did they use to execute the service, process, or

industry focus, and how is it superior to the firm standard that existed prior:

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by:

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NOMINATION FORM: LEONARD H. SMITH STRENGTH OF CLIENT SERVICE AWARD  

1. In what way has the nominee routinely exceeded client expectations during the past year?

2. Describe in detail the extraordinary impact, if any, that this nominee made to a client(s)’ operations:

3. Describe the nominee’s active involvement in client relationship activities, outside of their normal job

responsibilities, during the past year.

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by:

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4. Over the past year, how much additional revenue has this nominee brought in from a client engagement, due to

their ability to retain and grow the client relationship.

CLIENT NAME  DESCRIPTION OF WORK  AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE 

5. Client Testimony – List names of client testimonials received.  At least one client testimonial is required.  Testimonials

must attest to how this nominee increased the client’s satisfaction and/or contributed to the retention of this client.

CLIENT NAME  COMMENTS (if any) 

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

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NOMINATION FORM: WITHUM COMMUNITY STRENGTH AWARD  

List and describe the contributions this nominee has made to their community, through volunteer work and/or charitable initiatives, as 

well as the beneficial outcomes that have resulted as a result of their philanthropic endeavors.  An endorsement from the leader of 

each community service organization in which they were active, attesting to the following, is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED:  

NAME OF ORGANIZATION 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 

# HOURS SERVED  

DURING LAST FISCAL YEAR 

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR CHARITABLE INITIATIVE 

IMPACT (Include measurable results) 

REVIEWED BY PIC 

Signature:  Date: 

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED?  If yes, please note who the endorsement is from: 

Please print. Submit only one nomination category per form. 

Name of NOMINEE(S):  Date: 

Title/Staff Level of Nominee:  Office/Team: 

Nominated by: