The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, participated in an event today recognizing exceptional public service employees who were presented with the Public Service Award of Excellence. Premier Furey was joined by Krista Quinlan, Clerk of the Executive Council.
This year there were 27 people honoured consisting of seven individuals and three teams:
Individuals:
- William Donnelly, Education
- Mark Lawlor, Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
- Carey Majid, Q.C., Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
- Eric Minka, Children, Seniors and Social Development
- Christine Nurse, Transportation and Infrastructure
- Dr. Erin Ramsay, Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
- Lanie Woodfine, Children, Seniors and Social Development
Teams:
- Community Water and Wastewater Team, Environment and Climate Change – Chris Blanchard, Paula Dawe, Genny DeCoste, Gerry Lahey, Darren Patey, Jim Pollett and Deneen Spracklin
- Flood Forecasting Development Team, Office of the Chief Information Officer – Cyril Bonnell, Adele Costello, Jason Langdon, Stephen Lomond, Chris Mackey, Necie Mouland and Michelle Neville
- RNC CBS Patrol Services Team, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary – Constable Daniel Cadigan, Constable Kyle Fowler, Constable Brittany Hierlihy, Constable Stephen Martin, Constable Alexander O’Keefe and Constable Jake Sharpe
This is the twentieth year that the Public Service Award of Excellence has been presented. It is the highest honour that can be bestowed on public service employees and recognizes individuals and teams for exceptional work performance and honours achievements in innovation, leadership, relationship building, and excellence in service delivery.
More information on the Public Service Award of Excellence, including biographies of current and past winners can be found by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/excellence/.
Quotes
“I congratulate the outstanding individuals and teams for receiving the Public Service Award of Excellence today. I thank each of them for their commitment and dedication to their work, and to the important services they provide for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is an honour to work with each and every one of the members of our exceptional public service.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Public Service Award of Excellence represents the hallmark of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s recognition of employee excellence. In 2022, we are marking the 20th year of the Public Service Awards of Excellence. Since its inception, the program has recognized 112 individuals and 51 teams of remarkable public service employees. It is an honour to congratulate the latest recipients today who have demonstrated their leadership and dedication to serving the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Krista Quinlan
Clerk of the Executive Council
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