Today, in the presence of Mr. Fadi Ghanem, Head of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Lebanon, and Assad Serhal Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), Birdlife International Global Councillor for the Middle East Region.
SPNL team gathered to elect the Homat Al Hima Award to the member that they think deserves to be awarded for his/her work this year, his/her special achievements, and his/her efforts.

It is a way to motivate the team and recognise the work and passion of the award-winning team members all this year.
The Homat Al Hima was granted to:

Rank 1: Rania Khalil

Rank 2: Rami Kadro

Rank 3: Hamad Malaeb

Homat al-Hima are individuals dedicated to support achieving sustainability through the Hima approach. Within their work at SPNL they aid local authorities and communities to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What is a Homat Alhima of the Year award?

Homat Alhima of the Year award is a badge of honour the organization give employees to recognize their efforts and contributions toward propelling the SPNL’s visions. Organizations use this award to distinguish employees from their counterparts and acknowledge them for their disposition, attitude, and performance.

What is Hima ?

Hima means protected area in Arabic; it is a community based approach used for the conservation of sites, species, habitats, and people in order to achieve the sustainable use of natural resources. It originated from more than 1,500 years ago where it was spread along the Arab Peninsula as a “tribal” system of sustainable management of natural resources.
It was applied as a system for organizing, maintaining, regulating, and utilizing natural pasture and rangelands in a way fitting with ecosystems and local practices. Hima management and decisions are made by the local communities themselves.
SPNL is reviving the Hima approach in collaboration with municipalities in order to promote the conservation of Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and conserve the sustainable use of natural resources.

Criteria for choosing employees for recognition Homat Alhima of the Year award
Organization management typically ensures that the employee receiving the award possesses an exemplary work ethic worth emulating. Here are common traits employers require aspiring awardees to possess:

Dedication
This trait typically manifests as a strong sense of loyalty and support for the organization. Employees demonstrate dedication to a the organization by possessing a positive attitude toward work and showing passion for their job. This employee is usually punctual for work-related activities and is flexible enough to find effective strategies for completing their assignments. Even when they don’t have extensive experience in their chosen fields, they are typically eager to learn and commit to necessary training.

Reliability
A reliable employee is someone a manager can trust to complete their tasks even without supervision. These employees are valuable to an organization, as their managers can focus on other tasks because they trust them to achieve their assigned duties and manage any arising complications. Reliability involves delivering quality work, being punctual, meeting deadlines, showing initiative when necessary, and demonstrating eagerness to complete more significant responsibilities.

Integrity
Integrity includes traits like honesty and accountability. A manager trusts an employee with integrity, as they foster transparency in the workplace. These employees are honest about their preferences and capabilities, which creates an environment for open communications. An employee with integrity is conscious of the SPNL’s core values and is ethical in business practices. This helps them gain the trust of their team members and manager. With integrity, it may be easier for these employers to devise strategies and make decisions based on honesty, which can lead to the SPNL’s success.

Critical and innovative thinking
Managers typically value team members who possess critical thinking skills. With this skill set, they can view a problem, review different perspectives, and develop a logical solution for managing the situation. These employees identify a business’s weaknesses and strengths, ask relevant questions, and record crucial details that can help them find a sustainable solution to problems.

Teamwork
Teamwork is crucial to completing a project or objective, as it facilitates successful collaboration between and within departments. With teamwork, employees can demonstrate the patience, tolerance, and communication necessary to relate with colleagues. This trait enables them to contribute positively to a team. Employees who demonstrate teamwork are respectful and supportive of their team members, flexible with change, and work toward the success of the team and organization. Teamwork includes the ability to adapt to different roles, including leadership roles, as it makes it easier to join an existing team.

Professionalism
Employers are likely to recognize employees who respect the brand’s core values and work culture. An employee can demonstrate professionalism by being courteous and treating colleagues respectfully. These employees also possess the expected skills and good judgement necessary to complete their responsibilities. They adhere to the SPNL’s code of conduct, follow set standards, and exhibit positive traits outside their work environment.