Nominator Comments:
Front-line staff give so much of their heart and time to what they do for I.F. As an organization, I.F. would love to recognize their hard work through a meaningful reward so the staff can take care of their mental wellbeing outside of the office setting. This would allow front-line staff to improve their work-life balance and promote self-care. This award would enhance and build upon the existing Wellness Committee initiative to prioritize a positive organization culture and formally recognize the hard work of front-line staff.
I.F. would use the $1000 award to purchase Visa/Mastercard prepaid gift cards for our front-line staff to boost morale and provide a well-deserved monetary reward for their ongoing efforts. These gift cards can be used anywhere and give more flexibility to the staff to choose what would be a meaningful reward to them. Some examples of how gift cards might be used by staff could include but are not limited to the following list (as this reward would be very individual to each frontline staff member):
- drop-in fee for swimming, yoga, Zumba, or fitness class
- a massage or spa treatment
- a coffee or a meal with a friend
- purchasing an item that would make them feel good about themselves
- used towards hobbies or activities that they enjoy
