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Rachel Pena, Child Welfare Program Manager, is the 2007 Employee of the Year. Auditor-Controller Marcia Salter received the special Above and Beyond the Call of Duty award for her work as Interim Clerk-Recorder during a difficult transition period. Editor's note: Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
The Employee of the Year is described as an overall excellent employee. One who is creative, dedicated, productive, enthusiastic and an outstanding public servant. One who goes the extra-mile to see to it that a person's needs are met. The nominees for 2007 Employee of the year are: Nancy Anderson Deborah Curtis Isabel Lopez Cindy Morgan Toni Morris Evelyn Nagafuchi Debie Ogden Rachel Pena Marge Precourt Teri-Lynn Sommerhalder This year's Employee of the Year goes to a person who is a strong role model for her staff. Her work is respected and acknowledged by the community, staff and the State. She believes in the involvement of the community toward the goal of child safety. She is a passionate advocate for children. She makes life better for hundreds of children who interface with the County child welfare system due to abuse and neglect. She has collaborated with Sierra Adoption Services and implemented the very successful Destination Families Program. Congratulations to Rachel Pena, Program Manager, Child Welfare, this year's Employee of the Year!
The Creative Employee of the Year is seen as a problem solver, an innovative thinker, one who suggests alternatives or new ways to accomplish tasks for efficiency and effectiveness. The nominees for 2007 Creative Employee of the year are: Margaret Duffy Phil Russ Debra Wilson (nominated twice) "Creative" is the word used to describe this year's winner. This person knows how to get things done in the office because of resourcefulness and "outside the box" thinking. This person is referred to as having an efficient yet creative way to get information across, always willing to research new ideas, artistic flair, good listener and good mediator. This is no small task, given the number of people that regularly cross this person's path. This person teaches valuable health and parenting information to the clients she serves. Our winner for Creative Employee of the Year is Debra Wilson, Nutritionist, Public Health.
The 2007 Dedicated Employee of the Year is seen as a persevering and persistent employee, one who accomplishes tasks and guides projects through to completion, despite opposition, barriers and/or long time frames. The nominees for 2007 Dedicated Employee of the year are: Carol Babson Rob Choate Marina Delfino Eve Diamond Donna Fry Ken Ganskie (Nominated twice) Isabel Lopez (Nominated twice) Elaine McCallen Shari Parker Karey Thibodeaux Vickie Victor A dedicated employee is one who goes the extra mile. While that can be said about most of our County employees, this year's most Dedicated Employee of the Year demonstrated her commitment by consistently taking on extra duties for the sake of maintaining County operations. She is referred to as a multi-tasker, graciously stepping up to the plate, sees what needs to be done and does it and always has a smile on her face. She makes it to work through all types of bad weather situations and consistently maintains a positive attitude. This employee provides fast, efficient, courteous and friendly service to all the clients she serves, from infants to seniors. Due to this person's dedication, the Truckee Health and Human Services Office is always able to help everyone that comes into the office. This year's winner for Dedicated Employee of the Year is Isabel Lopez, Health Technician, Truckee.
The Enthusiastic Employee of the Year is seen as a positive, excited and energized worker, one who sitmulates momentum in themselves and others. The nominees for 2007 Enthusiastic Employee of the year are: Pam Davinson Meri Fisher Tracey Lilyquist Christina McClung "Successfully motivates staff", "personable", "good humored", and "embraces challenges" are just a few words that come to mind when we describe this year's Enthusiastic Employee of the Year. This person is a strong leader that works well in a team. She makes customer service a core value for both herself and her division. Individuals on public assistance, job seekers and employers benefit from the dynamic services she and her staff provide. This person's customers are treated to wonderful customer service that helps them get their business done with the County in a very positive fashion. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she stimulates momentum in others. This year's Enthusiastic Employee of the Year is Pam Divinson, Program Manager, Dept. of Social Services.
An idea, submitted by a group or an individual, in 2007, which benefits the County best. Teri-Lynn Sommerhalder (Reducing Copies) Darlene Woo (Safety Cones to Prevent Slips & Falls) Evelyn Nagafuchi (Sharing Information Via the Infonet) ImagineThis! receives hundreds of very good ideas about how to improve County services and operations. The idea that this year's recipient submitted is both green and improved efficiency. It is easy to implement, costs hardly nothing to implement, and has a positive impact on our environment! Thanks to this year's winner for submitting the idea that resulted in a substantially reduced number of copies being made. She suggested that the Probation Dept. share and store their documents in the court file. One less tree that needs to be cut down and less waste going into the landfill due to the elimination of thousands of copies being printed. Thanks to this year's winner, Teri-Lynn Sommerhalder, Senior Legal Office Assistant, Probation, for submitting this ImagineThis! Idea. 2007 SAFETY CHAMPION RECOGNITION AWARD NOMINATIONS The 2007 Safety Recognition award is given to a group of employees or an individual who has demonstrated superior safety performance, such as overall safety awareness, promotion, innovation and/or effectiveness. The nominees for 2007 Safety Champion Award are: Jennifer Long Karen Wellhoff This year's winner for Safety Champion goes to a very deserving individual. Safe work practices often result from the attitude about safety that employees carry around with them. This year's winner models a wonderful attitude about safety, clearly imparting to co-workers and the public that it is of the utmost importance. She is dogged, yet diplomatic in her pursuit of high safety standards. She understands that creating a safe work environment often takes the form of individual effort. She has been seen clearing emergency exit pathways, tacking down loose stair treads, and divising ways to transport and store book delivery bins. This year's winner is an active member of the County's Green Team. Let us congratulate, Jennifer Long, Library Assistant III, Grass Valley Library, for being this year's Safety Champion.
An overall excellent supervisor, i.e., one who supports, leads, mentors, inspires and respects employees and provides quality service to the public. The nominees for 2007 Supervisor of the year are: Ken Ganskie Tracey Harper Shannon Moon Mark Nagafuchi Kurtis Zumwalt Our Supervisor of the Year is someone who meets the needs of customers and staff on a daily basis with both high energy and enthusiasm. This person encourages staff to excel and gives them recognition when they do. He is an excellent communicator and his staff feels as though he leads with respect, patience, humor and professionalism. Our winner handles a very diverse work load that includes the Land Use Program, Consumer Protection, Public Water, and the Food and Safety Program. He's got high energy that he puts to good use everyday and his staff respects and admires his dedication and commitment to maintaining a high work ethic. He doesn't get grouchy, upset or angry. The best word to describe this year's winner is multi-tasker because of the diversity of issues he deals with in regard to land use, water quality and consumer protection. His staff thinks, "He's the Best" and deserves the Supervisor of the Year Award for his overall supervisory excellence, dedication and good humor. This year's Supervisor of the Year is, Kurtis Zumwalt, Program Manager, Environmental Health.
A group of departmental employees or a group of employees from multiple departments, who work together on an ongoing or single effort task, and succeed in providing a superior service to the County or community. The Team nominations for the 2007 Team of the Year are: 1. Health Technicians/Deputy Registrars Vital Records Michele Chasin Dawn Graves 2. CSE Data Conversion Team Margie Branco Suzanne Bravard Lisa Burkhart Mary Cummins Cheryle Dreher Ryan Gruver Sharon Hicks Patty Knoblauch Liz Larsen Sue Piscatella Angie Purwin Alisa Whitaker 3. Health & Wellness Program Staff Kristen Darling Faira Erickson Kim Honeywell Sarah Molaro Becky Schultz Felicia Sobonya Jennifer Winders 4. Probation Legal Office Assistants (Two nominations) Angelina Coffey Linda Cosick Keeley Darrow Sandie Harris Stacy Ogg Debbie Place Charlie Potts Evangeline Roberts Carol Ross Teri-Lynn Sommerhalder Rebecca Spurgeon Robyn Youngman 5. Facilities Ken Davies Mike Davis Bill Oliver Mike Railey Dave Zerbel 6. Grass Valley Library Alisa Austin Cheri Eckholt Cheryl Green Ruth Heyser Donna Hicks Tracey Liliquist Jennifer Long Judy Mariuz Ann McCormick Marilyn Plaza Robin Reamer Jennifer Sheffield Barbara Shuler Sue Tracy Jonna Underwood Lynn Whitson 7. Purchasing Sandy Balzer Diana Wilburn 8. SAFE Special Assistance For Emergencies for people at risk. Eric Anderson Kathy Barale Darlene Barney Amber Beckler Diana Carolan Vic Ferrera Jon Jackson Rona Martin Mark Nagafuchi Chris Ratzlaff Phil Russ Andy Straatemeier Greg Wiltshire 9. Adult Services Renee Asmus Judith Bell Sara Brownwood Kelly Carpenter Judith Catlett Tamaran Cook Jim Cowger Kate Darby Candy Divine Kathy Gibbons Jan Haggar Deborah Hollier Lynn Jefferson Maureen Percious Margitta Precourt Dave Simonton Kim Thompson Jeree Waller Greg Wiltshire 10. Behavioral Health Dawn Bergman Becky Jensen Roberta LaFerrierre Toni Morris Rita Schack 11. Cablecasting Project Dave Bloch Dan Hanna Art Porebski Gary Spriggs Dan Walsh 12. Children's Medical Services Team Maryellen Beauchamp Rosalind Burgan Sherry Curwick Irene Jimenez Jeanne Kessler Kathryn Kestler Tracy Larson Sue Moody Vicki Prince Cynthia Randall 13. Criminal Justice Team Katy Francis Loletta Hadel Lisa Hunerlach Bill Netherby Tom Swisher 14. CSE Statewide System Kathy Barale Jennifer Burns Josie Garcia Dan Hanna Sharon Hicks Jay Lea Suzanne Liddick Bill Nelson Susan O'Connor Debbie Parman Gary Spriggs Becky Swabeck Vicky Wilbourn 15. Family Preservation Susan Rafferty-Lace Caroline Sheller Jenene Sowell 16. GV Veterans Building Restoration Carol Babson Sandy Balzer Nina Bigley Tom Coburn Larkyn Feiler Ray James Christina McClung Evelyn Nagafuchi Mike Quintana Brian Rhodes Susan Roark Mary Ross Pat Schoellerman Kyle Thompson Dan Walsh Dave Zerbal 17. Information General Service Landon Beard Deborah Curtis Charlie Erion Dan Evers Fritz Gielow Keith Gregory Dan Hanna Steve Humes Jay Lea Daniel Murry Bill Nelson Gio Paredes Art Porebski Dean Scanland 18. Recycling Team Lynne Cody Tracey Harper Daria Kent This year's Team of the Year is passionate and committed to their mission. They work extremely well with community partners in implementing many departmental programs. All members of the team remain cohesive and cooperative with one another. They have taken advantage of many grant opportunities that has resulted in Nevada County receiving over $1,000,000 in grant funding. Some of their accomplishments are: - They have worked with over 90 businesses and special events to set up recycling programs. - NevCoMax has been honored with the CSAC Challenge Award. - They opened the Full Circle Demonstration Garden. - They have distributed 901 composting bins. - Teach recycling programs to school children of all ages. - Continually promote recycling to the general public. The benefit of their effort has been seen and experienced by every member of the community. The team continues to improve their individual training to ensure continued commitment to reducing the waste generated by Nevada County. Let's applaud the effort of Tracey Harper, Recycling Coordinator Daria Kent, Recycling Technician and Lynne Cody, Recycling Technician Nevada County's Team of the Year. © Copyright YubaNet.com |
