Objective:

To recognise and celebrate employees from every department who demonstrate excellence and embody Automata's mission through innovation, teamwork, and commitment to exceptional results.

Background:

In December 2024, Automata launched its inaugural Awards program in response to employee engagement surveys highlighting the need for enhanced recognition within our culture. While the initiative received widespread positive reception, we identified several opportunities to further improve engagement and team outcomes.

Building on this foundation, we've evolved the program into a quarterly recognition scheme operated at the department level. This refined approach emphasises inclusivity and streamlined administration, providing every team across the business with a consistent platform to celebrate and reward exceptional contributions. Recognising achievements three times a year ensures timeliness and relevance, while the departmental focus provides meaningful, context-specific acknowledgement.

Our Culture Statement

How It Works:

Cadence

3 awards per year to recognise our highest performers

April, August, December

Offset from OKR review period

Award Categories

Nominees should contribute to the company’s mission by excelling in one or more of the following areas:

• Innovation Champion: Introduced a creative idea, solution, or process that improves workflows or outcomes.
• Team Player: Collaborated effectively with others to achieve goals, foster inclusivity, and support colleagues.
• Customer Excellence Hero: Went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service or results to internal or external customers.
• Rising star: A junior team member who has made a significant impact and demonstrates high potential and growth.

Nomination Process:

• All employees submit nominations for colleagues within their department using a Google Form.
  • (If you have collaborated closely with someone from another department, you are also welcome to nominate them.)