In August 2007, DeskDemon launched a year long award program that acknowledges and rewards the accomplishments of those who support and keep companies running smooth. The viewer's voted Beverly Hicks of New Braunfels Utilities, March's winner.

Beverly Hicks

Beverly's nominations was based on her taking the opportunity to teach a number of coworkers how to use SharePoint, which was a very useful tool during the process of developing Critical Success Factors. She updated the summer hire orientation presentation and added new graphics and photos to enhance the program. In addition, Beverly has utilized her expertise to assist fellow employees in Microsoft Office Products which has allowed the Technology Division to concentrate on other issues and recently provided helpful insight during the recent process of purchasing a new copier for the Main Office.

Anyone can nominate an assistant who has made a difference to his or her day. The criteria for the nomination includes outstanding achievements in at least one of the following areas: Organizational and project management; training and mentoring; office management; communication; technology; problem solving. Winners are chosen by those who know the job the best – their peers. Each DeskDemon member is given ten votes to distribute to the entries they feel are the best. They may change the distribution of these votes at any point within any giving month. Each month the entry with the most votes receives $500 and their nominator $100. At the end of the competition, a group of industry experts will choose the most extraordinary entry for the grand prize of $15,000.

If you would like more information on the award program please visit:
http://www.deskdemon.com/pages/us/awards2007/index

Susan Silva, managing editor, is available for interviews, or as an industry expert for your content.
Ms. Silva can be reached at editorus@deskdemon.com