2. Employee Recognition Program STARS 2008

3. Employee Recognition Everybody’s a STAR – Shining Star Service Excellence Workforce Excellence Outstanding Leadership Exceptional Teamwork

4. Shining Star Instant recognition program to acknowledge a job well done Visit CEO homepage

5. Service Excellence Professional, interpersonal skills Improves quality of service Responds to customers Solves problems innovatively New ways of doing business

6. Vincent Amerson Operations Cluster Special Projects/Strategic Planning

7. Yolanda Franklin Public Safety Cluster

8. Dr. Timothy Gust Risk Management Branch

9. Karen Herberts Service Integration Branch

10. Workforce Excellence Creative ability Unselfish devotion to duty Exemplifies high standards Makes outstanding contributions

11. Jeanne O’Donnell Public Safety Cluster Office of Emergency Management

12. Outstanding Leadership Outstanding work ethic Exhibits selflessness Contributes understanding, knowledge and services Shows fairness and equity in performance of duties

13. Kathy House Children and Family Services Service Integration Branch

14. Jackie White Public Safety Cluster

15. Exceptional Teamwork Willingness to step in and help Creates positive work environment Displays positive attitude Creatively solves assignments

16. CEO Graphic Arts Intergovernmental Relations Branch

17. Health Services Strike Team Risk Management Branch

18. Multimedia/Audio Ops Cable and Telecommunications

19. Employee of the Year Commitment to high quality work Serves as a mentor and role model Contributes to the growth and well-being of all employees

20. Employee of the Year Nominees

21. Employee of the Year And the award goes to……..