· Awards Office determines eligibility, appropriate directorate to evaluate, logs into Awards Database and forwards for evaluation.

· Employees who submit an eligible suggestion receive a certificate worth $5, to be used for a one time purchase in the Exchange Store or Cafeterias.

· The suggester, a supervisor or area manger have the responsibility for implementation of the suggestion.

· The Directorate evaluator reviews, makes a recommendation and returns to OHR, where it is updated and forwarded to either the WG or GS Committee member for review and recommendation.

· The WG or GS committee meets upon completion to determine the type and amount of approved award. No award will be made until the suggestion is implemented.