{"id":811,"date":"2017-10-27T14:48:26","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T21:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=811"},"modified":"2023-06-26T13:36:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:36:08","slug":"celebrating-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2017\/10\/27\/celebrating-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I had the privilege of attending my first Employee Recognition event with many of you last night.\u00a0 Along with Chair Doug Richardson, many elected officials, and members of our executive management team, we cheered, smiled and saluted some inspiring colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>Can you imagine working at the same place for 20, 25, 30 or even 40 years?\u00a0 Neither can I!\u00a0 But, we are fortunate to have that kind of commitment and dedication from quite a few long-term employees.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, there is something powerful happening that speaks to our culture and the quality of the service we strive to maintain.\u00a0 We were curious to see what keeps our \u201cveteran\u201d colleagues coming back to the County, day after day, so we turned on a video camera and gave them the microphone.\u00a0 We also asked them for advice for new employees.\u00a0 Their responses were funny, charming and insightful.\u00a0 You can see the video compilations here.<\/p>\n<p>35 Year Honorees<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"copycode\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_59636\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HiumEaBR4Lw?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=1&playlist=HiumEaBR4Lw&modestbranding=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<p>40 Year Honorees<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"copycode\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_76655\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PvhUgw1rp9I?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=1&playlist=PvhUgw1rp9I&modestbranding=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We also recognized our colleagues who were awarded our Standing Ovation Awards in four categories: Leadership, Partners in Service, Innovation and Sustainability.\u00a0 Bravo to those whose collaboration, partnership and creativity have served our residents so well. \u00a0I <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2017\/09\/22\/deja-vu\/\">blogged<\/a> about these amazing people back on September 22<sup>nd.<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Now you can see video tributes to each of the awardees <a href=\"https:\/\/my.co.pierce.wa.us\/2812\/2017-Standing-Ovation-Winners\">here<\/a> but I wanted to highlight one of my favorites below.\u00a0 I was so impressed by Brian Bennett\u2019s innovative approach to saving time, money, and improving the quality of the product for our citizens.\u00a0 Using a McGyver-like tenacity and his own interest in remote-controlled vehicles, Brian created a fantastic (and maybe fun?) way to survey our detention ponds.\u00a0 I\u2019ll let Brian explain it to you\u2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_86556\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/24GiMGVE98A?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=1&playlist=24GiMGVE98A&modestbranding=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>Without a doubt, my favorite moment of the night came when our department directors surprised Connie Perry with the Directors\u2019 Tribute Award.\u00a0 It is an award that is only given occasionally, which makes it even more meaningful. I am blessed to work with Connie every day in her official role as my Executive Assistant \u2013 a position she has held for 17 years through three Executives!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-818\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Connie_DirectorTribute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Connie_DirectorTribute.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Connie_DirectorTribute-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Connie_DirectorTribute-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We pulled off the surprise! Congratulations, Connie!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But, her real contribution to Pierce County goes far beyond the support she provides to me. I think it is a testament to her impact that our directors collectively chose her for this wonderful honor.\u00a0 Connie epitomizes the professionalism, dedication, collaboration, and caring of our honorees \u2013 with a special dose of laughter!\u00a0 You can learn more about our beloved Connie here:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_11485\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s3MgKlthcFY?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=1&playlist=s3MgKlthcFY&modestbranding=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>My thanks to the entire EI&amp;R Recognition Committee for their hours of work to make the evening a great success.\u00a0 Special thanks to Council Chair Doug Richardson for his co-hosting duties and to inimitable Maura Maye for her fantastic emcee work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-817\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Eir2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Eir2017.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Eir2017-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/10\/Eir2017-768x323.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The reception planning crew, plus Chair Richardson and me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Enjoy a great Fall weekend!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-292 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/03\/Bruce-blue-signature-300x157.png\" alt=\"Bruce Dammeier\" width=\"124\" height=\"65\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bruce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had the privilege of attending my first Employee Recognition event with many of you last night.\u00a0 Along with Chair Doug Richardson, many elected officials, and members of our executive management team, we cheered, smiled and saluted some inspiring colleagues. Can you imagine working at the same place for 20, 25, 30 or even 40 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":815,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38509],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Celebrating excellence - Pierce County Executive<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2017\/10\/27\/celebrating-excellence\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Celebrating excellence - Pierce County Executive\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"I had the privilege of attending my first Employee Recognition event with many of you last night.\u00a0 Along with Chair Doug Richardson, many elected officials, and members of our executive management team, we cheered, smiled and saluted some inspiring colleagues. 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