New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 4A - CIVIL SERVICE
Chapter 6 - LEAVES, HOURS OF WORK, AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Subchapter 6 - AWARDS PROGRAM
Section 4A:6-6.4 - Commendation awards: State service

1. Heroism Awards may be made to employees who perform acts of bravery or personal sacrifice of a life threatening nature above and beyond the duties and responsibilities of the employee's position and which reflect credit upon the State of New Jersey, whether or not the act was performed during working hours.

2. Exceptional Service Awards may be made to employees for outstanding acts of public service above and beyond the duties and responsibilities of the employee's position which shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate responses to a crisis or emergency situation and which reflect credit upon the State of New Jersey, whether or not the act was performed during working hours.

3. Professional Achievement Awards may be made to employees in recognition of meritorious or distinguished accomplishments which need not fall entirely within the scope of normal duties. An award may be made to an employee who has:

4. Community Service Awards may be made to employees who have made outstanding contributions to the communities in which they live or to the State as a whole through organizational activities outside the workplace.

1. Nominations in the heroism category must be submitted within one year of the specified act.

2. Upon receipt, the nomination will be reviewed by the Secretary and a letter of acknowledgement sent to the nominator. Copies of the nomination shall then be forwarded to the appropriate departmental committee(s) for investigation and recommendation.

3. The departmental committee shall make a thorough investigation of the nomination and thereafter, by majority vote, recommend approval or disapproval. If the recommendation is for disapproval, the nomination shall be returned to the Secretary with an explanation of the reasons for disapproval, along with any supporting documents. If the departmental committee recommendation is for approval, the nomination with recommendations and supporting documentation shall be forwarded to the department's chief executive officer for endorsement. The nomination, with recommendations and supporting documents, shall then be returned to the Secretary.

4. The Committee shall consider the nomination and the departmental committee's recommendation and decide whether or not an award should be made and the type of award. The Secretary shall advise the nominator, in writing, of the action of the Committee. Presentation ceremonies shall be arranged by the Secretary.