By The Voice News Service
Residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award. Now in its 36th year, each year the award recognizes an employee from the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and Wichita Public Schools who
exhibits a high standard of service in their job and in the community. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 prize.
The nomination process continues through 5 p.m. Feb. 29. Nomination forms are available in English and Spanish in the City Manager’s Office, the County Manager’s Office, and Wichita Public Schools’ Strategic Communications Office. Nomination forms may be turned in at the City Manager’s Office – City Hall 13th Floor, 455 N. Main.
Nominations will also be accepted at https://shorturl.at/iAKT3.
The Excellence in Public Service Award honors public employees who go beyond the call of duty and demonstrate the following:
• Exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest;
• Innovative problem-solving skills that improve service delivery;
• Adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities; and
• A record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations.
Honorees will be selected by a committee of nine public and private sector representatives.
The Excellence in Public Service Award is sponsored by the DeVore Foundation and KSN-TV.
In April, the winners will be surprised at work by their supervisors, colleagues, selection committee members and media. In May, the winners will be honored at a reception attended by family, friends, co-workers, previous honorees, the selection committee and members of the DeVore Foundation.
