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Let\u2019s face it.\u00a0 It\u2019s been a rough few months. It\u2019s been difficult to get and keep our bearings during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
But there are a few people and groups that not only held their own but found opportunity and creativity in this unprecedented time.\u00a0 They not only rose to the challenge but found new and creative ways to excel in their work\u00a0to serve our colleagues and residents.\u00a0 That\u2019s why they are being recognized with a Standing Ovation Award!<\/p>\n
Of course, not all of the work of our award winners is COVID-related but finding solutions to challenging circumstances was a trait common to all of the teams and individuals receiving this year\u2019s awards.<\/p>\n
So many of you went above and beyond that I\u2019m certain that the selection committee had a very difficult time selecting the winners of this year\u2019s awards.\u00a0 But, while many were nominated, only a few can win.\u00a0 And, it\u2019s my pleasure to announce this year\u2019s recipients!<\/p>\n
Effective Government<\/u><\/p>\n
Kyle Schmidtke (Individual Award) – Office of Communications<\/p>\n
Superior Court Management Team (Team Award) \u2013 Superior Court<\/p>\n
Communicating During COVID (Team Award) \u2013 Office of Communications<\/p>\n
PC Finance and IT Department (Team Award) – Finance Department<\/p>\n
Entrepreneurial Climate<\/u><\/p>\n
Human Services ADR Training Committee (Team Award) \u2013 Human Services Department<\/p>\n
Pierce County CARES (Team Award) \u2013 Economic Development Department<\/p>\n
Front Loaded Single-Family Building Permits (Team Award) – Planning and Public Works<\/p>\n
PC Drone Program (Team Award) – Finance Department<\/p>\n
Vibrant Communities<\/u><\/p>\n
Felony Drug Court (Team Award) \u2013 Superior Court<\/p>\n
Specialized Recreation Facebook Group (Team Award) \u2013 Parks<\/p>\n
Cross Park: The Team Building the Dream (Team Award) \u2013 Parks<\/p>\n
Pierce County Law Library Staff (Team Award) \u2013 Law Library<\/p>\n
You will learn more about the noteworthy work performed by these teams and individuals in the weeks ahead.\u00a0 For now, I hope you will join me in congratulating our outstanding team members. I\u2019m proud of their accomplishments and inspired by their dedication to serving our residents.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned for the details of this year\u2019s unique celebration.\u00a0 Despite the limitations of our ability to gather, I hope you will join me and Chair Richardson as we recognize this year\u2019s Standing Ovation Award recipients!<\/p>\n
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