Los Angeles County STARS Program

The acronym STARS stands for Special Talents for Achieving Remarkable Service. This program provides the opportunity to recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements of County employees. Additionally, it reinforces and rewards performance aligned with the operational effectiveness of the Countywide Strategic Plan North Stars, Shared Values, and a strong commitment to collaboration.

All permanent employees performing competently or higher are eligible for nomination, with the exception of Department Heads and Chief Deputies, or a team or individual who has previously been recognized within the last 12 months. The Program allows for the nomination of teams, individuals, management and non-management employees. Teams are generally defined as task forces, committees, or groups consisting of 10 individuals or less.

Nominations can be submitted using the following form: LA County STARS Nomination Form. Please note that all nominations must be pre-approved by the Department Head prior to submission.

For questions, please contact: lacountystars@hr.lacounty.gov.

• A letter of commendation in the awardee’s permanent personnel file from the Director of Personnel.
• A personalized, decorative scroll from the Board of Supervisors presented at a Board meeting.
• A framed photograph of the individual/team taken at the recognition ceremony.
• Photograph in the County DIGEST.
• Display of winners on the County of Los Angeles Human Resources Awards & Recognition webpage.