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The Willow Marketing Group36 Crawford CrescentCampbellville, Ontario

Canada L0P 1B0905-854-5751

[email protected]


Who are we

The Willow Marketing Group Is a Canadian company that specializes in providing Outsourced Recognition Programs and Internal Corporate Communications.

We operate from the premise that an employee recognition program should be viewed as a communication tool that Reinforces and Rewards the most important outcomes your people create for your company.

Recognition ProgramRecognition ProgramHere’s what we believe to be the most important program design issues if you want the recognition you offer to be viewed as Motivating and Rewarding by your employees and important for the success of your organization.

1. We need to establish criteria for what performance or contribution constitutes reward able behavior or actions.

2. All employees must be Eligible for the recognition, without limits.

3. The recognition must supply the employer and employee with Specific Information about what behaviors or actions are being rewarded and recognized.

4. Anyone who then performs at the level or standard is eligible to receive an award.

5. The recognition should occur as close to the performance of the actions as possible, so the recognition reinforces behaviors the employer wants to encourage.


Rewards and recognition that help both the employer and the employee get what they need from the work environment is a win-win situation. A well-defined and executed recognition program will "wow" your staff and "wow" you with its positive outcomes.

“Making A Difference”

Our current experience - Employee Recognition


A quote from the Canadian President of one of our major clients:

“We have been consistently above plan this year and able to build on this success as we move forward. I firmly believe that recognition is a large part of that, because it is employee engagement that drives extra results. I’m really seeing some extraordinary things happening. This is not just a flavor of the month thing. We’ve raised the bar and created a legacy of winning that will continue for years to come.”


Our Recognition program was developed with three guiding principles:

• Keep it simple

• Make it easy to use

• Make it fun


What are we doing?

Support the philosophy that “one person can make a difference” and acknowledge that recognition of effort is everyone’s responsibility

Recognize associates who make and exceed stretch targets while exemplifying the Companies Values and

Leadership Model

Encourage entrepreneurial spirit

Identify future leaders

Recognition ProgramRecognition ProgramHow are we doing it?

By getting everyone involved

– “Making a Difference” Peers to Peer Recognition – anytime

– “Leading the Way Award” Manager can nominate any of their

direct reports– anytime

– “Extraordinary Performance” Best of the manager

nominations forwarded to Recognition Committee – Quarterly

– “Reaching the Pinnacle” Best of the quarterly nominations

forwarded to the Leadership Team – Annually


Let’s go through the steps……..

Recognition ProgramRecognition ProgramLevel One Recognition:

Theme “Making a Difference”

• It encourages peers and managers to formally recognize an individual for their extra effort

• No limit on number of winners

• Presented anytime

• Recommended by anyone only

Awards:Letter - mounted for wall or desk displayPrize – Nominal Gift ($10.00 Value)


Level Two Recognition:

Theme “Leading the Way Award”

• Encourages Manager to nominate any of their direct reports• Recognition for achieving significant results• No limit on number of winners• Presented anytime• Recommended by Manager only

• Awards:Certificate - mounted for wall or desk displayPrize - Gift cheque


Level Three Recognition

Theme “Extraordinary Performance”

• Best of the level 2 winners• Two awards each quarter from level two

winners• Recognition committee makes decision on

winner.• Awards:

Picture – Placed in a prominent place, displayed for

the quarter following the accomplishment

Plaque - Good quality desk displayArticle – winners featured in company NewsletterPrize - Choose item from a catalogue


Level Four Recognition: Theme “Reaching the Pinnacle” • Best of Level 3 winners• One annual award from quarterly level three

winners• Chosen by the Leadership team • Awards:

Award – Glass good quality for desk displayArticle – winners featured in Company NewsPicture – A “Hall of Fame” type portrait with

winner receiving a copy (continuous display)Prize – Win trip with spouse/partner –

to a world class location


Nomination is easy!

On line, web-based recognition.

Using a tick box nominator selects category that best describes the Leadership Model behaviours and values that the individual has exemplified. Then in their own words, describes the specific action and business improvement result that has led to the nomination.

No further approval required. Awards automatically sent back to manager for presentation.


Level Two Certificate, Level three Plaque…..

Certificate: Plaque:


Level three sample prize catalogue…


Grand Prize – Trip for Two to Hong Kong


The key advantages of our solution:

It’s successfully working today in multi-lingual environments, therefore easy and quick to implement

Nominations are tied to Company’s Behaviors and Operating Principles

It addresses all award levels and employee communication issues

It’s simple to use and cost effective

It’s self administering


The key advantages of our solution are:

It’s perceived as a local program It’s not dependent on the employee having access to

a computer It’s can be perceived as a divisional award It’s outsourced – The program consumes little of the

Company’s internal resources

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We invite you to experience our Demo Web sites:

www.Your-Recognition-Program.com


The Willow Marketing Group

36 Crawford Crescent

Campbellville, Ontario

Canada L0P 1B0

905-854-5751

[email protected]

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