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Executive Council
June 16, 2009

Employees Recognized with Public Service Award of Excellence

The recipients of the Public Service Award of Excellence were recognized today (Tuesday, June 16) at a ceremony at the Sheraton Newfoundland in St. John�s. The Awards of Excellence were presented by the Honourable Jerome Kennedy, Minister of Finance, President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Public Service Secretariat, and Gary Norris, Clerk of the Executive Council.

The individual award recipients are:

  • Elaine Clarke (Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing and Office of the Chief Information Officer � Executive Council)
  • Cecilia Converse (Department of Education)
  • Ken Hannaford (Department of Transportation and Works)
  • Dave Murphy (Department of Education)
  • Cathy O�Keefe (Department of Health and Community Services)
  • Penny Winter (Department of Justice)
  • The team recipients are:

  • Learning Resources Distribution Centre Team (Department of Education) Team members - Stephen Antle, Wayne Burry, John Humby, Eric Morgan, Janice Pelley, Elmo Taylor, Debbie Webster, and Paula Whiteway
  • Office of Comptroller General Chartered Accountant Accreditation Team (Interdepartmental) � Team members - Karen Ellis, Dave Hill, Elizabeth Horwood, Deanne Howe, Brian O�Neill, and Ronald Williams
  • "This year's recipients of the Public Service Award of Excellence exemplify excellence in service delivery, leadership, innovation and relationship building," said Minister Kennedy. "I sincerely commend them for their dedication and the service they provide. On behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I thank them and wish them continued success."

    The Public Service Award of Excellence is the highest honour an employee can receive from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Open to all employees, this award highlights excellence and outstanding job performance at both individual and team levels. It celebrates the exceptional work, commitment and creativity of employees who are making a notable contribution to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    "This is a very special form of recognition for many in the public service because individuals are nominated by supervisors, staff and peers in recognition of the contributions they make to the workplace and the province as a whole," said Mr. Norris. "I sincerely congratulate those recognized today with the Public Service Award of Excellence."

    Since June 2001, when the award was launched, there have been more than 400 nominations. Fifty-four individuals and 25 teams have been recognized with the Award of Excellence.

    For more information on the Public Service Award of Excellence and the recipients, please go to www.gov.nl.ca/excellence

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    Media contacts:

    Tansy Mundon
    Director of Communications
    Department of Finance
    709-729-6830, 685-2646
    tansymundon@gov.nl.ca
    Lynn Salter
    Director of Communications and Consultation
    Communications Branch, Executive Council
    709-729-0084, 689-4251
    lynnsalter@gov.nl.ca

    2009 06 16                                                   2:05 p.m.
     


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