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Congratulations Q4 2025 VIP Award Winners!

Please join us in recognizing our Q4 VIP Award winners. These amazing employees show our Company values every day through their actions and good attitude. Their hard work and commitment make a meaningful impact. We are proud to celebrate their contributions.

Joel M.
Behind the Wheel Instructor
Englewood, Colorado – Field Front Line

Value: Environmentally Responsible

Joel is an outstanding Behind the Wheel Instructor at Republic Services. He plans his routes to save fuel and increase efficiency. By educating customers and streamlining operations, he takes pride in leaving every account better than he found it. Joel teaches his environmentally friendly practices to coworkers and trainees. Joel is a perfect example of being Environmentally Responsible.

Daria G.
Business Analyst
Phoenix, AZ – In Office/Remote/Hybrid

Value: Driven

Daria does amazing work and always helps others. During the HQ Building move, she worked with many teams like Facilities, IT and outside vendors to get digital signs, floor plans and over 700 workstations ready before moving in. Daria always asks, “How can I help?” and thinks ahead about solving problems. She truly shows what being Driven means.

Jesse L.
Business Analyst
Phoenix, AZ – HQ

Value: Committed to Serve

Jesse is a problem-solver, going out of his way to help coworkers. When a colleague was faced with urgent Oracle invoice payment challenges, Jesse created a personalized guide with screenshots, examples and clear instructions. Despite this being outside his formal responsibilities, he went above and beyond, showcasing how he lives our value of Committed to Serve.

Q1 2026 VIP Nominations Due March 27 

Our Quarterly VIP Nomination form is now available. This SharePoint form is user-friendly, featuring a streamlined nomination form powered by Power Apps. The first time you visit, you’ll be prompted to grant App Permissions. Click “Allow” and you’re in!

This form is available for all employees with a Republic Services email address. For Front-Line employees who do not have a Republic Services email, please continue to use the Blue Nation Online form.

Click here to nominate a VIP Award recipient using the new Power Apps form (for those with a Republic Services email address)


To nominate a VIP Award recipient without using a Republic Services email address, please fill out the form below.

Please provide a brief narrative of how they live by our values and provide examples.