In early February, McCormick Taylor gathered employees from its 16 offices for an event dedicated to celebrating them and their many achievements throughout the year. The event, known as the Employee Recognition Dinner (ERD), has been a cherished tradition for over 25 years. While its name and format has varied over time, the commitment to acknowledging employees for their years of dedicated service, exceptional project delivery, and role in the company’s growth has not waivered.
More than 500 people, including employees and their guests attended the 2024 ERD, held in-person in downtown Philadelphia. The evening kicked off with a social hour, creating a relaxed atmosphere for colleagues to connect, followed by the main event. The dinner included heartfelt words of appreciation from company leadership, recognition of over 70 employees celebrating milestone anniversaries ranging from 5 to 35 years, and multiple raffles with high-value prizes. The winners of the internal photo contest were also celebrated, making for a fun and lively evening filled with laughter and lasting memories. As a bonus, attendees were invited to enjoy a complimentary Saturday lunch at the corporate office before the dinner event.
PHOTO CONTEST
The Photo Contest is somewhat new to the ERD, as it’s in its second year of induction. Designed to showcase the creativity of McCormick Taylor’s staff, the contest invited employees to submit exceptional images of the company’s projects and people. Running from mid-October to mid-January, the contest featured five categories: Our Families, Nature & Wildlife, Our Projects, Our People, and Artistic. It was hosted on a custom web application created by the company’s in-house developers, making it easy for participants to upload their photos and include captions.
Participation grew in 2024, with over 230 entries and 3,250 votes cast by McCormick Taylor employees. The top 3 winners in each category were recognized during the ERD and were able to choose from 10 different prizes. Additionally, one photo was awarded the title of Best Overall Photo. Below are the winners of the 2024 Photo Contest.
