2014 Awards
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2014 Awards
General Government
Gold Certification for Green Communities from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Communications
NACIO Award of Excellence Best of Class Graphic Design for Water Resources Materials from the National Association of County Information Officers
NACIO Award of Excellence, Superior Award for Doors to Homes and Hope from the National Association of County Information Officers
Community Services
Agency of the Year from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Aquatics Distinguished Professional to Jason Cutchins from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Best Family Activities from Gwinnett Magazine
Best Park to Bethesda, Bogan, Harbins, Jones Bridge, and Little Mulberry Park from Gwinnett Magazine
Best Place to Take the Kids from Best of Gwinnett 2014
Facilities and Grounds Distinguished Professional to Jason Duncan from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Finalist for Gold Medal from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Innovative Program Award from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Mary Wells Memorial Diversity Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
NACo Achievement Award for the Strong4Life Camp Ambassador Program from the National Association of Counties
NACo Achievement Award for the Trail Help Locators System from the National Association of Counties
National Achievement in Service Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
National and Regional Food Safety Team Award First Place from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
National Recreation Trail Designation for Harbins Park, McDaniel Farm Park, Mulberry Park, and Settles Bridge Park trails from Department of the Interior and the National Park Service
National, Regional, and State Social Networking Award First Place from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Programmer Section Award, District 7 to Janice Rinaldo from Georgia Recreation and Park Association, District 7
Promotional Piece Award from the Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
Regional Food Safety Communications Award Third Place from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
State Achievement in Service Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
State Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
State Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Team Award from the Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
State Food Safety Communications Award First Place from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
State Food Safety Team Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
State Lifeguard Championship from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association
Student Award to Kylie Stackis from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, District 7
Volunteer of the Year Award to Fred Feltcher from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, District 7
Financial Services
Achievement in Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute
Best Performance Award for Defensive Driving from the National Safety Council
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Financial Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Financial Officers Association
Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and Institute for Public Procurement
Fire and Emergency Services
Citizen’s Courage Awards to volunteers Amy Oates Ranel and Drew Ridgley from the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office
Emergency Medical Services Medal to Joel Schubert from Sons of the American Revolution
Emergency Medical Technician Public Servant Citation to Jason Lamerias from Veterans of Foreign Wars
EMT of the Year to Keith Gawronski from Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fire Inspector of the Year Award to Jeff Yoder from the Georgia Association of Fire Inspectors
Fire Marshal Designation to Stephen Hrustich from the Center for Public Safety Excellence
Fire Safety Program of the Year to the Residential F.A.C.T. Program from the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office
Fire Services Medal to Michael Boehlke from Sons of the American Revolution
Firefighter of the Year Award to Brent Campbell from the Mountain Park Masonic Lodge
Firefighter of the Year Award to Jessica Pazinets from Veterans of Foreign Wars
Firefighter of the Year Award to Mack Brannan from Veterans of Foreign Wars
Firefighter of the Year Award to T.C. Richard from Gwinnett Rotary
Firefighter Public Servant Citation to Scott Nix from Veterans of Foreign Wars
First Place in Fight for Air Climb Atlanta from the American Lung Association
Influential Hispanic Person of the Year Award to Sylvia Goalen from Mundo Hispanico
NACo Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties
Public Safety Award to Tim Hollingsworth, Sidney Garner, Chip Echols, Jody Moss, and Jason Schuon from the Lawrenceville Lions Club
Region III EMS Distinguished Service Award to Mark Peters
Valor Public Safety Awards to Tim Hollingsworth, Sidney Garner, Chip Echols, Jody Moss, and Jason Schuon from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Human Resources
NACo Achievement Award for Volunteer Gwinnett from the National Association of Counties
Plan Participation from the National Association of Governmental Defined Contribution Administrators Inc.
Planning and Development
NACo Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties
Police Services
Communications Officer of the Year to Lauren Sullins and Natosha Etheridge from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Drug Recognition Expert Blue Pin to M.J. Blute from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Drug Recognition Expert Red Pin to T.P. Adams from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
GTOA Medal of Valor to J.M. Johnston, J.V. Teague, and N.H. Boney from the Georgia Tactical Officers Association
GTOA Purple Heart to J.V. Teague from the Georgia Tactical Officers Association
GTOA Unit Citation from the Georgia Tactical Officers Association
Law Enforcement Award for Lieutenant J.G. Adams from Sons of the American Revolution
Lifesaving Award to J.R. Madsen and J.B. Bowie from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
MADD Agency DUI Hero Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD Bronze Pin to D.A. Kirby from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD Gold Pin to C.W. Bagley, C.T. Bailey, and M.T. Williamson from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD Red Pin to D. Hornes, J.J. Kelly, S.C. Mycols, and J.T. Swaim from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD Silver Pin to J.N. Cyphers, B.M. Harter, J.A. Hensley, B.R. Notestine, and D.A. Ondic from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Medal of Valor to J.M. Johnston, J.V. Teague, and N.H. Boney from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
NACo Achievement Award for the Animal Shelter turnaround from the National Association of Counties
NACo Achievement Award for the Crime Free Multihousing Program from the National Association of Counties
Public Service Award to J.V. Teague from Gwinnett Rotary
Purple Heart to J.V. Teague from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Support Services
NACo Achievement Award for the Solid Waste Interaction Center from the National Association of Counties
Water Resources
ARC CREATE Community Award to Eric Swett and John Butler from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Excellence in Management Silver Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies
GAWP Plant of the Year Award to the Shoal Creek Filter Plant from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
GAWP Public Education Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Gold Award to the Shoal Creek and Lanier Filter Plants from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Gold Award to the Yellow River and F. Wayne Hill Water Reclamation Facilities from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Large Program of the Year Award from the Georgia FOG Alliance
Platinum Award to the Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Platinum Peak Performance Award to the Crooked Creek and F. Wayne Hill Water Reclamation Facilities from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies