Council Employment Committee Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
To: Members of the Council Employment Committee
From: Keenan Knutelski, Human Resources Manager
Title
2026 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Body
Action Requested:
Select the 2026 Employee Excellence Award Recipient.
Summary Report:
The Human Resources Manager received submissions for the 2026 Employee Excellence Award by the August 28 deadline.
The City of Northfield Employee Excellence Award provides recognition to a city employee for accomplishments of outstanding worth in advancing and improving public service in the City of Northfield.
Accomplishments that are eligible for consideration will vary widely in form and substance due to the many different duties’ city employees perform. They will be evaluated against criterion that examines gains achieved, overall impact of the accomplishment, and the environment in which the achievement took place.
Award benefits
$100 in Chamber bucks.
Name inscribed on an “Employee Excellence Award” plaque that is located at City Hall.
Certificate of recognition from the Mayor and City Administrator. A copy of the certificate will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
Employee Excellence Award recipient will be announced and awarded at the annual Employee Recognition Event by the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator.
Eligibility
To participate in nominations and be eligible for the Employee Excellence Award program, an employee must:
Be a permanent, full or part-time employee.
Have worked for the City of Northfield at least twelve months.
The City Administrator, Department Directors, and Human Resources Manager are not eligible to receive this award.
Past recipients are eligible five years after previous award (ex. 2021 Employee of the Year will be eligible for the 2026 Employee of the Year award.)
Selection team
The Council Employment Policy Committee, in consultation with the City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, and Hum...
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