Employee Recognition
We take great pride in acknowledging the hard work of our teammates and the impact they make each day. By living out our core values—pioneering, authentic, reliable, neighborly and trusted teammates—our teams set the standard for delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers, partner groups and one another. Recognition programs built around these values allow us to celebrate those who go above and beyond and reinforce our shared commitment to a culture of appreciation.
Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter!
Nominate a Teammate
Each quarter, we recognize outstanding employees who have truly excelled in their roles. This is your opportunity to nominate a colleague who has gone above and beyond in their work. Each quarter, six employees who have demonstrated excellence in their roles will be selected as Employees of the Quarter.
Nominations are due by the last day of each quarter.
Send a High Five
This ongoing online recognition program allows employees to celebrate and appreciate each other's contributions. When you submit a High Five, your appreciation reaches not just them, but also their supervisor and our executive team.
Did a coworker step up and help you with a challenging project? See someone delivering outstanding customer service? Want to express how much you appreciate a teammate? Give them a High Five!
High Five, Jack!
Jack has been a huge support to our daily in and out of office management. His approach and ability to communicate makes him a great glue for our team. Thank you Jack for all of your support.
- Lance
High Five, Brandon!
Brandon can always be counted on to step up and do what needs to be done. He consistently looks for ways to help citizens of Service Oklahoma wherever he can.
- Doug
High Five, Marissa!
Marissa has stepped up many times on a moment's notice to come to work and help in the store when needed. She is a team player and reliable. I know I can count on her and very much appreciate her!
- Candice
High Five, Rebecca!
Rebecca is sweet and peaceful, she does her job very gracefully. She is supportive of her team where/when needed. She has this way of putting her customers minds at ease.
- Elizabeth
Impact Pin Program
The Impact Pin Program is designed to honor the contributions and milestones that reflect the heart of our mission. These pins recognize exceptional achievements, dedication and positive impact across our agency and are awarded to represent large-scale impact.
Display boxes are provided to showcase your Impact Pins. As you build your collection, each pin serves as a reminder of your milestones and the lasting impact of your work. We hope you’ll display your pins with pride as you continue to achieve great things with us.
Annual Awards
Service Oklahoma's Annual Awards honor exceptional service, leadership, innovation and teamwork. The 2025 Awards Ceremony has now taken place, bringing staff together to recognize the outstanding contributions of this year’s honorees. Click here to see the full list of winners, and check out the photo album for all the highlights from the event.
2025 Award Winner: Marissa Huff, MV Title Consultant
This award honors someone who consistently delivers exceptional service to customers, coworkers or partners.
This award is eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Raymond Minst, Driver License Examiner Lead
Recognizes someone who uplifts others and lives out our Neighborly value.
This award is not eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Sara Brophy, Senior Manager of Internal Audit
This award celebrates someone who introduced an idea or improvement that made a difference.
This award is eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Laurel Holmes, Driver License Examiner
For employees with less than 12 months of service who are already making an impact.
This award is eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Cole Simpson, Service Center Manager
This award honors a leader who empowers and supports others.
This award is eligible for self-nomination and is open to any people leader with direct reports.
2025 Award Winner: Facilities Team - Cassandra Patterson, Director of Administrative Services; Michael Knight, Property and Facilities Manager and Cory Niles, Property and Facilities Manager
Recognizes a team that exceeded expectations and worked together to achieve a shared goal.
This award is eligible for self-nomination and is open to formal or informal teams of two or more employees.
2025 Award Winner: Ardmore Licensing & Exam Location - Caitlin McDaniel, Driver License Examiner, Jeffrey "J.P." Vaile, Driver License Examiner, Laura Kay, Driver License Examiner, Payton McBride, Driver License Examiner, Tanya Anthony, Driver License Examiner and Robin Talbert, Regional Manager
For Service Oklahoma locations (Licensing & Exam locations, Drive Test Centers and CDL locations) that stand out in performance, innovation or culture.
This award is eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Leatrice Cooksey, Driver License Examiner Lead
Recognizes outstanding performance as a driver license examiner.
This award is eligible for self-nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Margie Ralston, Business and Integration Analyst
This is the highest recognition given to a non-supervisory employee and is selected from the pool of Employees of the Quarter.
Please note: Nominations are not required for this award.
2025 Award Winner: Ginny Patterson, Compliance Officer
This award goes to the employee who received the most valid peer-submitted High Fives during the calendar year.
Please note: Nominations are not required for this award.
Longevity Awards
We honor employees for their years of service to the state of Oklahoma, celebrating important milestones in their careers. Each qualifying employee will be presented with a Year of Service Longevity Certificate and Pin for reaching a service milestone in a five-year increment (five, 10, 15, 20, etc.). This program is a testament to our appreciation for their commitment and valuable contributions to the state.
Please note: Your first longevity check will be provided to you on your second work anniversary.
2-3 years of service = $250
4-5 years of service = $426
6-7 years of service = $626
8-9 years of service = $850
10-11 years of service = $1,062
12-13 years of service = $1,250
14-15 years of service = $1,500
16-17 years of service = $1,688
18-19 years of service = $1,900
20-21 years of service = $2,000
Meet Our Employee Engagement Manager
Alicia Merrick, Service Oklahoma's Employee Engagement Manager, is an Oklahoma native dedicated to fostering positive workplace cultures. With a bachelor's in strategic communications and a master's in legal studies, she actively serves on local community boards. Feel free to email her with any questions about Employee Engagement or Recognition activities!
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