Valued STAR (Special Thanks And Recognition) Awards is our GC monthly recognition scheme.
You can nominate a colleague to be a Valued STAR for going above and beyond in demonstrating our GC values, exhibiting a positive and supportive attitude and continually doing great work.
You can read about our recent winners, including why they were nominated here.
How to nominate a colleague
- To nominate a colleague for an award, just complete the quick and easy form on GC Hive.
- You can nominate anyone from across GC for an award, whether it's someone from a different business area, someone in your team, or even your line manager.
- Nominations are open to the last day of the month.
How the monthly winners are selected
- Nominations are reviewed by a designated panel at the start of the following month. It's made up of a member of SMT, a HR representative, an Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group member and an Employee Consultative Committee lead.
- The panel will shortlist nominations received and then decide upon colleagues who'll be awarded our Valued STAR.
- Our Valued STARs for that month will will receive a certificate of recognition and thanks presented to them by a member of their management team. Additionally, they'll each receive a multi-retailer gift voucher and a nominal gift.
Hear what receiving Valued STAR Award has meant to our recent winners
Anushka Parekh, Organisational Development Advisor (Human Resources)
"I received my STAR Award letter in the post and I was very shocked to hear that I had won! It turned out my colleague had nominated me for the EDI activity I've been supporting, and it was just lovely to see that I was appreciated and valued. I also received a £50 voucher to spend on HIVE, which I’m hoping to use at John Lewis for my holiday. More than the voucher, the kind words meant a lot more as it’s really nice to see hard work being recognised and appreciated at GC."
Janine Richardson, Delivery Manager (Business Growth Hub)
"I felt chuffed to bits, it really gave me a lovely feeling to think that colleagues value what I was doing and it was helping them... we all do so much over and above, for it to be recognised means a lot to me! I spent the money to buy my sun lotions for my summer holiday - I treated myself to the ones I like and it did not cost me a penny...i'll be thanking my colleagues for the nomination while relaxing on my sun lounger!"
Scott Whittaker, Customer Service Administrator (Business Growth Hub)
"I used the voucher via Amazon and purchased a record that I've been chasing for a few years (I have a rule not to spend over £30, and being on the Green Economy, I only buy used, so £50 allowed me to break that rule as it wasn't officially my money!). As for the award itself, it was lovely to be recognised across GC. My lead, colleagues and management team are amazing with feedback, support and recognition, but to see that recognised across the company does make you feel valued and also energised to achieve more."
Ian McHale, Key Worker (Employment)
"I feel really proud of the work that Chris (below) and I do on our team, especially as it really benefits the wellbeing of the individuals who have accessed the activities and programmes that we deliver. I felt quite humbled receiving the Valued Star Award jointly with Chris, it was fantastic to have our work recognised in this way."
Chris Cheng, Lead Key Worker (Employment)
"It was a surprise and nice, I guess it showed the work your doing is being appreciated and noticed, I spent the money on Amazon, on a book, and some new cushion insoles."
If you have any queries about the Value STAR Awards, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page on GC Hive.