HIGH-5 Employee Recognition Program
Know someone who goes above and beyond for St. Mary’s kids? Give them a HIGH-5!
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is dedicated to promoting a positive work environment for our employees. HIGH-5 is St. Mary’s new employee recognition program that motivates, empowers, and rewards our top performers. All active employees are eligible for nomination during the program year from June ‘09 through May’10, and can receive a HIGH-5 by demonstrating one or more of the HIGH-5 values.
HIGH-5 Values
Helpful-The willingness to work responsively with other employees; looks for solutions that helps others do their jobs more efficiently.
Innovative-Exploring and creating new ideas and solutions that improve existing policies and increases overall quality.
Goes the extra mile-Goes above and beyond the call of duty to meet St. Mary’s customer’s expectations.
Handles challenges proactively and positively-When faced with a challenge, he or she takes the initiative to seek a resolution with a positive attitude.
Who Can Give a HIGH-5?
Employees can be nominated by co-workers, patient families, volunteers, managers, or vendors.
To nominate an employee for a HIGH-5, please complete and submit a nomination formvia email to or send to:
Human Resources Department
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
29-01 216th Street
Bayside, NY 11360
Categories of Recognition
Silver = 1 HIGH-5
Gold = 3 HIGH-5s
Platinum = 5 HIGH-5s
- Receive a certificate of recognition
- Are listed on the website Honor Roll
- Are invited to a special breakfast with senior leadership
- Are eligible for rewards based on category
- Participate in an end of program drawing for great prizes!
Visit the HIGH-5 Honor Roll
