The 16th annual Excellence in Public Service Awards begin Monday, March 10. The program recognizes employees representing the City, Sedgwick County, and the Wichita Public School System who exhibit the highest standards of dedication and provide exemplary service when carrying out their responsibilities.
Three award recipients are selected each year, one from each organization. Each honoree will receive $2,500. The program enhances the image of employees in the public sector, and gives recognition to those public servants who go above and beyond the call of duty.
The Excellence in Public Service Awards are sponsored by the DeVore Foundation. The City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and USD 259 would like to thank William DeVore, Richard DeVore and their families for honoring public service through this worthwhile program.
Anyone in Wichita and Sedgwick County may nominate one of the thousands of public employees in our community. Nomination forms are available in the City Manager’s Office, the County Communications Office and USD 259’s Marketing and Communications Office. Nomination forms will be accepted through April 18. Honorees will be chosen by a nine-member committee, which consists of members from the public and private sector.
Nominees should demonstrate a combination of the following attributes:
- exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest,
- innovative problem solving skills that have improved service delivery,
- adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities, and
- a record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations
Recipients of the award are first "surprised at work" by their supervisors, colleagues, members of the Awards Committee, the DeVore family and the media in a coordinated, unannounced visit. The recipients are later honored at a reception attended by their friends, family members and coworkers and are presented with their awards at that time.