Seven state employees and one office employee received Governor’s Ambassador Awards at the Kentucky Capitol on Wednesday.
“Today’s winners have supported tornado survivors, helped disabled Kentuckians get their independence back, shared the stories of Kentucky’s veterans who sacrificed for our freedom, served as health care heroes and so much more,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, whose father, Steve, launched the awards in 2008.
The personnel cabinet received 176 nominations, including 2,028 state employees for the awards, celebrating community service and volunteerism, courage, customer service, leadership, professional achievement and teamwork.
Here is the list of winners:
- Courage Award: Jessica Ison and Tracy James, Kentucky Department of Parks
- Teamwork Award: Restorative Department at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
- Leadership Award: Michelle Grant Rudovich, Kentucky Board of Nursing (awarded posthumously)
- Community Service & Volunteerism Award: Jillian Hall and Andrea Freadreacea, Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- Customer Service Award: Clinton Matney, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet
- Professional Achievement Award: John Trowbridge, Kentucky National Guard, Department of Military Affairs
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