Nominations

Have you recently received exceptional service? Do you consistently see an employee provide exceptional service to guests? Please take a moment to fill out a nomination form and recognize these outstanding individuals.

• Nomination form for Employers
• Nomination form for Guests

Nominations will be accepted from March 1 – September 2. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and recognized at the First Annual WAVE Awards Ceremony on November 21, 2008. Winners will be announced by November 1. All non-winners may be nominated again next year.

Criteria

• Attitude: Is the nominee friendly, courteous and respectful to guests? Does the nominee represent the business well and create a positive first impression?
• Attentiveness: Does the nominee make each guest feel like a priority by actively listening and anticipating guest needs?
• Performance: To what extent does the nominee address guest concerns with a sense of urgency and provide a timely solution? Is the nominee effective at exceeding customer expectations and producing repeat business?
• Knowledge: To what extent is the nominee knowledgeable of Grand Rapids, Kent County, current events and other local businesses? Does the nominee answer questions correctly or find answers quickly?
• Consistency: Does the nominee exhibit the above characteristics for every guest encounter? Is the business frequently receiving positive feedback about the nominee from guests?

Rules

1. Service providers who have worked for a minimum of two years in a customer service position are eligible to be nominated. Nominees must spend the majority of their time on the job interacting with customers.
2. At least one year of hospitality service must have been worked in Kent County.
3. Nominees may not own the business from which they are nominated.