Washington Twp. honors 6 employees with annual award
Staff get cash, more for going beyond the call of duty.
Washington WASHINGTON TWP. — Twp. honored six of its employees for exemplary work as the 2018 Employee Excellence awards were handed out Monday night.
The winners were a mix of part-time and full-time employees who demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond the call of duty, according to Administrator Jesse Lightle.
“Their efforts reflect the type of important activities that employees undertake every day,” she explained.
The Award of Excellence was created in 1987 to recognize employees who have exhibited exceptional job performance.
Full-time recipients receive framed proclamations, $275 and an extra three days of vacation. Part-time employees, who are ineligible for vacation days, receive framed proclamations and $450.
All employees have their names inscribed on plaques at four township buildings.
The 2018 Employee Award winners, and the township’s explanation for the recognition:
Paul Conover, fire, part-time
Paul Conover frequently seeks additional projects and assignments and, as a direct result of this, has taken on responsibility for creating a fire-equipment stock room, a project that has included organizing, cleaning, and maintaining equipment. Other examples include assisting with training records and hose records. Paul also has taken a proactive approach to both formal and on-the-job training.
Gary Cox, public works
Gary Cox excels at his job and also goes out of his way to ask others how he can help. He has helped less experienced employees learn new tasks, from training them on the watering route, leaf machine, loader and snow plow to assisting two staff members through the process of obtaining their commercial driver’s licenses.
Grant Hawkins, fire, full-time
In less than a year, Grant Hawkins’ superior work ethic has enabled him to master every tool on the rescue unit and to become an excellent instructor in their use. He has accomplished this while also taking impeccable care of equipment, training and mentoring his crew, and taking on and excelling at new projects, including the media section of the training division.
Bill Krugh, general, part-time
Bill Krugh uses problem-solving skills, initiative and an extensive knowledge of maintenance and repair to prioritize customer service-oriented repairs, solve urgent requests, and to make budget-savvy improvements such as pool signs, volleyball posts, slide measuring sticks, a book shelf, no-slip chair protection for lifeguards, and much more.
Amber Renfrow, general, full-time
Amber Renfrow has taken on a substantial number of new duties during the past year and excelled in all of them with enthusiasm, efficiency and great customer service, including providing oversight for Recreation Department receipts, alerting management about needed corrections, and offering helpful clarification on procedures for purchasing and requisition.
Linda Shutts, police
Since being assigned to the Washington Twp. Substation in 2014, Linda Shutts has investigated or followed up on about 1,000 crime cases and assisted in other investigations, resulting in a clearance rate that is consistently above the national average. Her efforts have led to the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen property for residents and businesses. Contact this reporter at 513483-5249 or email Wayne. Baker@coxinc.com.