SCM launches new edition of Internal Excellence Award
Employee Motivation Initiative
His Excellency Obaid Saeed Al Tunaiji, Director General of Sharjah City Municipality, confirmed the start of the new award edition for 2025. Since its launch nearly 20 years ago, the award has been an important initiative to motivate employees and encourage them to work towards the municipality's goal of delivering top services. Al Tunaiji stressed the importance of creating a happy workplace where positive competition thrives, fostering ongoing development, meeting expectations, and achieving goals. He encouraged all employees to participate, prepare their submissions for the appropriate categories, and strive for success, especially those who have not won in previous cycles.
Positive Work Environment
Al Tunaiji added that the award shows the Municipality's commitment to building a happy and positive work culture, where employees are encouraged to innovate and improve their performance. This helps develop and enhance services, providing an exceptional experience for the public. He noted that friendly competition in the workplace is crucial for the success of institutions and achieving their goals.
Guidelines and Training
Budoor Al Hammadi, Director of Institutional Development and Head of the Municipal Excellence Award Team, stated that the municipality has prepared a detailed guide outlining the award's categories and criteria. The team also held a workshop to introduce the latest updates and answer employee questions. She explained that the application and evaluation process follows specific requirements inspired by best practices from both the UAE and international standards for recognizing excellence.
Culture of Excellence
Al Hammadi confirmed that the award meets several objectives, including promoting a culture of excellence among departments and employees, adopting best practices, recognizing outstanding contributors, showcasing key projects, and preparing for local and international awards. It also supports innovation and creates a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and development.
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