Employee Recognition Program

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER 2025 Winner

MICHAEL MELSTED

How long have you been with the company?

I have been here 2 years.

What is something most people wouldn't know about you?

Something most people wouldn’t know about me is that I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and am a Graphic Designer or that I actually went to Band Camp and used to play Trumpet! I also was born and raised in Calgary and have a little sister.

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career in this field?

Life is hard, so let's go easy on each other! Be patient, accepting, and consistent to let familiarity grow. It is an honor to be involved in another's experience, remember to have fun!

What is the most memorable moment with the company so far?

Publicly, Groups events like Softball tourney and Halloween Dance. Privately, sharing moments and experiences with clients

Where would you most like to travel to and why?

Iceland, then Australia to warm up!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FAQs

What happens when someone is chosen for Employee of the Month?

Employee of the Month will receive:
- One day off with pay
- An exclusive Employee of the Month tumbler
- A feature in the Quest Newsletter and Website
- An entry into an end of the year draw for a prize to be drawn at the Quest Christmas Party

All nominees will receive:
- A mention in the Quest Newsletter
- An entry into an end of the year draw for a prize to be drawn at the Quest Christmas Party

All people who nominate will receive:
- An entry into an end of the year draw for a prize to be drawn at the Quest Christmas Party

How do you nominate someone?

Nominate an employee who does exceptional work or has done something to be proud of!
Click the button on the top right corner of this website page
Nomination forms can be found at all Quest locations
Submit to a member of the ERC or in the nomination box at the Main Office

Who can nominate someone?

DSWI and DSWII Staff can nominate
Quest individuals can nominate
Each person can only nominate one staff member per month

Employee of the Month
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MILESTONE AWARDS

Quest recognizes those employees who have achieved milestone anniversaries with the company. Employees who have reached their five, ten, twenty, twenty-five, and thirty-year milestones receive a special recognition and gift. In addition to the five-year gift, employees receive additional holiday and personal days per year, as well as an increase in vacation pay (See policy ER-11 for details). We appreciate all of the hard work our staff put in over the years and look forward to many more years to come!

Employees will receive their first annual wage increase upon completion of their one-year file requirements.

Swipe left to see employees reaching anniversary milestones in 2024!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2025 Winner MICHAEL MELSTED

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER 2025 Winner

MICHAEL MELSTED

Employee of the Month
Hall of Fame