Dear Kavita,
You have raised a query on "Wall of Fame", however, hope you are clear about this concept. A wall of fame refers to the display of individuals list of achievements to mark their recognition in their own field that is chosen by a group of experts.
A mention on the wall of fame merits when an individual or a group of persons achieve something that brings glory to the company. It could be the creation of a pathbreaking product or service.
A wall of fame is far more than a routine "Employee of the Year" award. It is also much more than the overachievement of the target. Once a person's name is listed on the "Wall of Fame", then it remains forever, whether the person remains with the company or not.
Around a decade ago, I had conducted a training programme for a company whose business was providing backend services to a bank. Amongst my participants, I had a team leader who informed me that he and his team are working on a project that was purely their initiative. They were working on something that could have eliminated a certain process. The elimination could have saved their company's US$ 28,000 or even more. After doing 9 hours of regular work, they were working for one more hour extra. Later, I came to know that they had succeeded in their project and they had the privilege of getting their name endorsed on the "Wall of Fame".
When an employee or a group of employees do something outstanding, then their work is spoken about anyway. If you are required to send an email to the managers asking them to send the citation, then I doubt whether the achievement really merits a mention on the wall of fame.
Think Opposite: - Every coin has two sides and we need to consider the opposite side also. If you wish to raise a "Wall of Fame", then it merits raising of "Wall of Shame" as well. On this wall, though the names of the employees are not mentioned, the failure of the company is mentioned. The instances that brought disrepute to the company, or had to suffer a setback, are mentioned. A newly joined employee is given a choice whether to be a part of the "Wall of Fame" or "Wall of Shame".
You may send an email to the HODs or the managers to send the citation for the "Wall of Fame", nevertheless have you designed a policy on this subject? Sending the email should be a part of the policy. It cannot be done out of a fit of quixotism.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar