Question 1

What Does This Award Recognise?

Accepted Answer

Rockstar of the Quarter award recognizes contributions that go beyond day-to-day responsibilities and create visible impact across teams, projects, clients, or the business.

This includes (but isn’t limited to)
Solving problems or improving outcomes in a meaningful way
Taking ownership and stepping up when it mattered
Consistently delivering on commitments
Acting in line with our company values
Supporting and enabling others to succeed

The focus will always be on what changed because you stepped in.

Question 2

What Are The Award Categories Like?

Accepted Answer

Every quarter, a minimum of one Rockstar from each company (Never Grow Up, Yellow Seed and SPRD) stands a chance to be recognized in each / one of the following categories:

Innovation & Problem Solving
For creating meaningful impact through solutions, improvements, or critical delivery that moved outcomes forward.

Ownership & Accountability
For stepping up, taking responsibility, and delivering on commitments, especially when it wasn’t easy or expected.

Values in Action
For consistently demonstrating our company values through ethical, respectful, and responsible actions.

Each nomination (of the 4 that you can nominate) can be made for a specific category, based on the nominee’s standout contribution that quarter.

Question 3

How Will We Go About This?

Accepted Answer

Since the awards are about recognizing someone who really deserves it, only fair to ensure that you get a chance to contribute to the award process. In short, this process ensures that everyone has an equal chance to win the award even if the management is on a 3-month holiday or is out of town.

You can nominate a colleague by sharing specific examples of their work and impact from the last quarter while selecting a category.

Log on to https://www.research.net/r/ROQsurvey to nominate a colleague.

Question 4

The Shortlist

Accepted Answer

Nominations for a particular quarter close on the last day of each quarter. There is a fair degree of emphasis on both individual and team performance with scores mapped for each category.

Each nomination is evaluated based on:
Demonstrated impact
Ownership and initiative
Alignment with company values

Shortlisting is based on the quality of nominations, not just quantity and only a certain top percentile of applications will make it to the shortlist.

Question 5

How Many Colleagues Can I Nominate?

Accepted Answer

You may nominate up to 4 colleagues per quarter:
Maximum 2 colleagues from your own sub-team / department.
Up to 2 colleagues from different departments across One Team.

Each nomination must be submitted separately and focus on specific actions and outcomes from the last quarter.

Nominations can include peers and line managers.

Managers, peers, directors, and other partners can also nominate team members. All nominations carry the same criteria and weightage, regardless of who submits them.

Question 6

How Is the  Scoring Done?

Accepted Answer

Each nomination is evaluated using a structured, category-based scoring methodology

Nominees are rated only within the category they are nominated for.
A structured 4-point descriptive scale is used.
Final peer scores are calculated as an average per nominee.

Shortlisting is based on nominees where the average score falls at or above a minimum pre-decided percentile within their category.

i.e. It is possible that someone with fewer nominations but a higher average score may rank above someone with more nominations. This ensures fairness and discourages popularity-based voting.

Question 7

How Are Winners Selected?

Accepted Answer

Shortlisted nominees undergo a structured internal review to assess:
Strength and specificity of evidence.
Alignment between ratings and written justification.
Fit with the intent of the selected category.

Nominations that are vague, generic, or unsupported may be excluded at this stage.

Final Score Composition:
70% Peer Nomination Score
30% Qualitative Validation Score

The nominee with the highest final score in each category is declared Rockstar of the Quarter.

In cases of closely ranked scores, depth and distinctiveness of impact are used as tie-breakers. In exceptional situations, a joint recognition for a particular pillar may be awarded.

Question 8

The Reward?

Accepted Answer

Every quarter, one Rockstar per category is announced in each company.

Final winners receive:
A citation/trophy
Gift vouchers worth ₹3,000

All shortlisted nominees would also receive a certificate of appreciation.
In the case of a tie, final scores are reviewed and a single winner may be announced.

Question 9

Remember This!

Accepted Answer

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee a shortlist or a win. It does, however, ensure that the nominee is thoughtfully considered.

If entries do not meet internal quality benchmarks or are not aligned with the intent of the award, it is possible that no award may be given in a particular category for that quarter. In such cases, the overall scores and management’s decision will be final and shall be communicated.