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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04082008 - PR.2 oo TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS a fi CONTRA FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant Count Administrator— - Director of Human Resources COSTA = DATE: March 26,2008 i rq «�xr COUNTY SUBJECT: 2007 Gina Martin Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year Award Program SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDATION i RECOGNIZE and HONOR the nominees and winners of the 2007 Gina Martin Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year Award Program. BACKGROUND i The Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year Awards were established by the Board of Supervisors to recognize the County's most valuable resource, its employees. These awards provide employees of Contra Costa County with the opportunity to be recognized for exemplifying the best in public service through excellence in their work. The awards were renamed several years ago to the Gina Martin Employee and Gina Martin Manager of the Year awards in honor of Gina Martin who was a long time member of our County family. Ms. Martin, Chief Clerk — Board of Supervisors, passed away in 2003 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Gina embodied the characteristics of our Mission, Vision, Values Statement and for the criteria for both awards. She was both an exceptional employee and manager who treatedieveryone with digni and respect. I CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: ✓R COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMEN ATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE /APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S �1 U ACTION OF B DON ( APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V O/HER I i i i VOTE OF SUPERVISORS �J( I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT V UNANIMOUS(ABSENT J" I ) COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE AYES: NOES: I MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE ABSENT: ABSTAIN:' SHOWN. Orig. Dept: Human Resources Department (5-1766) I ATTESTED cc: County Administrator's Office i JO iN 1CULLEN,dLERK OF THE BOARD OF Auditor-Controller's Office SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY �'�' ' ,DEPUTY M382(10/88) The Gina Martin Employee of the Year is an employee who exemplifies excellence, leading other employees in positive directions k y their work habits, knowledge, wisdom, perseverance, personality and other traits. This employee provides exceptional customer service to the County's internal and external clients, demonstrates a positive attitude that inspires others, is a self-starter who works independently, and can be counted on to be thorough and efficient, and who demonstrates commitment to the County by excellent job performance. The Gina Martin Manager of the Year is an individual who demonstrates outstanding management skills and promotes innovation and organizational development. This manager also leads by example and builds the self-confidence and esteem of subordinates and peers, treats all with respect helping others to reach their own potential, and contributes to an overall energetic and positive workplace. The Gina Martin Employee and Manager of the Year nominees were nominated by their Department Head and the award winners were determined by a Nomination Review Committee. The nominees are: 2007 Gina Martin Employee of the Year Nominees • Philip Bryan, Materials Technician, Department of Information Technology • Sarah Green, Clerk-Specialist Level, Office of the Sheriff • Christina Lamanna, Clerk-Experienced Level, Human Resources Department • Todd Lenz, Social Casework Specialist II, Employment & Human Services Department • Alison McKee, Librarian, Contra Costa County Library • Doug Parker, Lead Stationary Engineer, General Services Department • Neal Price, Hazardous Materials Technician, Public Works Department • Laurie Sucgang, Engineer-Journey Level, Public Works Department 2007 Gina Martin Manager of the Year Nominees • Richard Battersby, Fleet Manager, General Services Department • Cynthia Belon, Director, Homeless Program, Health Services Department • Cindy Brittain, Senior Community Library Manager, Contra Costa County Library • Teji O'Malley, Senior Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources Department • Jeff Vickers, Food Services Director,', Office of the Sheriff • Nancy Wein, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Department • Jerry Wheat, Information.Systems Manager I, Employment and Human Services Department All nominated employees will receive a special commemorative gift and the winners will be recognized by the Board of Supervisors and will have their name engraved on the Perpetual Plaque located in the foyer of the Board of Supervisor's Chambers. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact to the County is approximately $500.