Nominate a Caretaker for the John DeCarlo Memorial Award
We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the New York City Housing Authority’s annual John DeCarlo Memorial Award. This award was established in 1999 and is presented each year to a Caretaker whose outstanding job performance reflects the exceptional standards maintained by Caretaker John DeCarlo. Mr. DeCarlo had served NYCHA residents for over 20 years when he lost his life in July 1997. To honor his legacy of outstanding service, NYCHA recognizes Caretakers who demonstrate the highest levels of performance and quality of service for our residents.
Nomination forms will be accepted for Caretakers with at least five years of service who meet the eligibility criteria below. Click here to download the nomination form. One winner and one runner-up will be selected from the nominations received. The winner will receive a $1,000 award and the runner-up will receive a $500 award.
Nomination forms must be emailed to employee.engagement@nycha.nyc.gov by August 9, 2019.
If you have any questions, please email employee.engagement@nycha.nyc.gov.
2019 John DeCarlo Memorial Award Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum of five years’ service in any Caretaker assignment title(s) as of December 31, 2018.
- Served in any Caretaker assignment(s) for all of 2018.
- No General Hearings with charges upheld within the last five years.
- Prior John DeCarlo Award winners from 2014 through 2018 cannot be considered, but prior runners-up are eligible.
- No more than three unexcused latenesses, AWOLs, or counseling memos from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.
