Formal nominations recognize significant achievements through a review process where leadership evaluates and approves awards.
Before You Begin
Check with your administrator to confirm nomination-based awards are available — not all organizations use this feature.
How the Nomination Process Works
Submission — You submit a formal nomination with supporting details
Review — A committee evaluates it against the award criteria
Selection — Leadership selects the winners
Announcement — Winners are celebrated
Award — The winner receives their award
Submitting Award Nominations
Step 1: Go to the Right Group
Click Recognize in the feed box — or click Recognize on the left side dashboard.
Step 2: Add the Nominee
Enter your colleague's name or email address, then click Next.
Step 3: Choose an Award & Approver
Click on any approval-based award to learn more about its purpose and criteria
Select an approver from the list of individuals authorised by your admin. Once you have made your selection, click on Next to proceed.
Select any award that needs approval and the Approver
Step 4: Add a Citation
Write a message of appreciation to enable the AI component. Include specific achievements, concrete examples, alignment with criteria, and business impact.
Example: "Sarah's leadership of the product redesign initiative demonstrates exceptional innovation and customer focus. She championed a user-centered design approach that resulted in a 40% increase in customer satisfaction. Her ability to synthesize diverse perspectives and drive cross-functional alignment was instrumental to the project's success."
Click Improve with AI to see AI-generated suggestions.
From there, you have four options:
Icon/Button | What it does |
✕ Cross icon | Closes the pop-up without using the AI suggestion |
🔄 Refresh icon | Generates a new AI citation |
📋 Clipboard icon | Copies the AI citation so you can paste it manually |
Replace button | Replaces your citation with the AI-generated version |
Add a citation
Step 5: Attach Supporting Files
You can attach a file or a document to support your nomination with more details. This helps the approver make a more informed decision.
5.1 Click the pin icon to upload a file
💡 Pro Tip: Upload relevant documents such as project reports, customer feedback, performance metrics, email praise, award certificates, or press coverage
5.2 Browse and select your file
5.3 You can upload up to 5 files here.
Supported file types include: JPG, JPEG, PNG, XLS, CSV, DOC, PDF, and PPT.
5.4 Click Attach to add the selected files to your nomination.
Step 6: Review
Check the nomination summary on the right-hand side, then click Submit for Review.
Step 7: Format the Citation
Use the formatting toolbar to improve the appearance of your citation — options include alignment, bold, italics, underline, and bullet or numbered lists.
Step 8: Answer Mandatory Questions
If the award includes a mandatory question, you must answer it before submitting. You can also attach files here using the pin icon.
Step 9: Add a Certificate Citation (if applicable)
If a certificate is included with the award, your citation will appear on it; the nominator can add a specific citation for the certificate.
9.1 Click Review Certificate
9.2 If AI rewrite is enabled, a sample certificate citation will be auto-generated in the input box.
9.3 If you want to change it, you can enter it manually, or you can use the AI feature by clicking on Generate with AI component.
Step 10: Final Submission
When you're ready, click Submit for Review.
🎉 You're done! Your nomination has been submitted.
Wait for the approver to review it — you'll receive a notification once it's been processed.
Are you the designated approver? Learn how to review and approve nominations here: Review and approve nominations
Best Practices
Be specific — vague nominations are less compelling
Highlight measurable business impact
Align your statement clearly with the award criteria
Include supporting evidence wherever possible
Tell a story, not just a list of achievements
Consider notifying your nominee if appropriate
Following Up on Your Nomination
Step 1: Go to Recognitions > Recognition History to view submissions status.
Step 2: Click on a nomination to check its status: Approved, Declined, Cancelled, Awaiting review with others.
Troubleshooting
1. Can't upload files
Check the file size and format requirements, then try a different file if the issue persists.
2. Form won't submit
Make sure all required fields are filled in and all uploads have completed. If the issue continues, contact support.
3. Haven't received a feedback request
Check your notifications. It may take some time — feel free to follow up directly.
FAQ's
What is a nomination-based award?
What is a nomination-based award?
Nomination-based awards are recognition awards that require approval and often carry monetary value. These awards are designed to appreciate exceptional contributions and performance.
How do I nominate a colleague for an award?
How do I nominate a colleague for an award?
Navigate to the group where both you and your colleague (nominee) are members. Click on Recognize in the feed box and follow the guided steps to submit the nomination.
Is it mandatory to write a citation?
Is it mandatory to write a citation?
Yes, a citation (message of appreciation) is required. You can either write it manually or use the AI-powered citation improvement feature to generate or enhance it.
Can I attach supporting files to the nomination?
Can I attach supporting files to the nomination?
Yes, you can attach up to 5 files (e.g., JPG, PNG, DOC, PDF, PPT) to provide additional context or evidence for the nomination.
How do I format the citation?
How do I format the citation?
You can format your message using tools like bold, italic, underline, alignment, and bullet/numbered lists for better readability.
Are there any mandatory questions during nomination?
Are there any mandatory questions during nomination?
Yes, some awards may include mandatory questions that you must answer before submission. You may also attach files in response to these questions.
What is a certificate citation?
What is a certificate citation?
If the award includes a certificate, your citation will appear on it. You can:
Enter it manually
Use AI to generate it
Click Review Certificate to preview and edit before final submission
How will I know if my nomination is approved or rejected?
How will I know if my nomination is approved or rejected?
You’ll receive a notification once the approver has taken action on your nomination.
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