2009 Governor Awards
Monday, September 21, 2009 4:15:32 PMGovernor Brian Schweitzer Announces 2009 Recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence in Performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 21, 2009
Contact Sheryl Olson, (406)444-3307
(Helena) Governor Brian Schweitzer and Lt. Governor John Bohlinger announced the 2009 recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performance at a ceremony today at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena.
In its 20th year, the awards program is a way to publicly recognize outstanding state employees. “I am always honored to have this chance to recognize some of our finest state employees,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “These awards encourage excellence and provide outstanding role models for others. Employees from 26 Montana communities are getting recognized today. Every one of these communities should be proud to have these workers in your town.”
The 2009 award winners, listed by agency, are listed below. For a list of employees from each community and for the text of their award, go to Award Recipients by Location.
Award Recipients By Agency
Administration - Denise Adamson, Perry Donnafield, Chris Dubois, Audrey Hinman, Ira Miller, David Paton, Tiffany Reeves, Rennan Rieke, Bethany Stephenson, Linda Davis, Peggy Davis, and Lance Zanto
Agriculture - Lee Boyer, Debbie Music, Gene Schwantes, Kathy Seacat
Commerce - Bill Hoffmann, Gary Morehouse, Karyl Tobel
Commission of Political Practices - Kym Trujillo
Commissioner of Higher Education - Sarah Elkins and Bill Macgregor
Corrections - Mary Greene, Dan Kissner, Patrick Smith, Kelly Churchill, John Daugherty, Dewey Hallk, Ramya Hallimysore, Kenny Kyler, Mike Hausler, Mark Johnson, Leo La Salle, Kurt Lewis, John Monson III, Jason Nelson, Anita Pisarskim Sherri Row, Les Snovelle, Jon Straughn, Ted Ward, Darrell Wilcox
Environmental Quality - Bill Kirley, Jeff Blend, Greg Hallsten, Nancy Johnson, Craig Jones, Tom Ring
Fish, Wildlife and Parks - Ellen Bryson, Ryan Lott, Brad Tribby
Governor's Office - Mark Bruno, Shawn Graham, John Noble, Jayson O’Neill, Neil Squires
Justice - Vicki Taborsky., Lee Cornell, Kevin Klostermeier, Gary Seder, Ross Magnuson, Jeff Nedens. Lisa South
Labor and Industry - David Scrimm, Tim Lloyd, Keith Reimund, Mark Cadwallader, Frank Gonzalez, Jerry Keck, Tonya McCormack, Dore Schwinden, Mike Smith
Livestock - Bill Blankenship, Wayne Shipp
Military Affairs - Curt Aasved, Wayne Carlson, Kurt Holmlund, Justin Murray, Nick Newlon, June Rychalski
Montana Arts Council - Cindy Kittredge
Montana Historical Society - Glenda Bradshaw
Montana State Fund - Shari Huth
Montana State Library - Gerry Daumiller, Jeff Dobb, Steve Jeffery, Duane Lund, Tom Marino, Diane Papineau
Natural Resources and Conservation - Pam Smith
Office of Public Instruction - Chris Emerson
Public Health and Human Services - Mary Eve Kulawik, Kelly Moorse, Darla Tenter, Heather Beck, Stacy Campbell, Chris Hettinger, Linda Kjorstad, Lisa Murphy, Chauntel Lucier, Steve Allen, Susan Collis, Kathy Corrigan, Angela DeMars, Rosetta Duke, Sarah Elledge, Tami Flotre, Shana Hammer, Tammy Harmon, Lisa Hill, Susan Holm, Martha Kassel, Christi Lai, James Layton, Kathy Lockhart, Nola Luckey, Florence McIntosh, Tiffany Miller, Lisa Mleczewski, Donna Norris, Jenny Penttila, Melinda Retter, Shirley Roberts, Paula Standon, Kristen Vander-Meyden, Jill Vessar, Julie Woody, Deborah Lane, Debra Stipcich, Brittanny Black, Bridgette Guerin, Patti Duezabou, Cheryl Taylor Menard, Wanda Stout, Michelle Twiford
Public Service Commission - Gary Duncan, Jim Paine
Revenue - John Morrow, Cynthia Piearson, Jennifer Weigand
School for the Deaf and Blind - Carol Clayton-Bye, Jim Kelly, Dessica Wilson
Secretary of State's Office - Lisa Thompson
State Auditor's Office - Jill Sark, Helen Taffs, Patcharin Williams
Transportation - Christopher DeVerniero, Angie Gifford, Tracy Halubka, Pat Lane, Mike Murolo, Joan Scott, Jack Sides, Lorrin Wallace, Jack Walsh, David Warner, Joe Williams, Bob Morgan, Darrell Rosencranz, Ed Beaudette, Fred Bente, Celia Clearwood, Brent McCann, Maura Procter, Stefan Streeter, Don Vanica, Gary Berg, Beth Doran, John Huber, Mick Johnson, Martin Olson, Ed Toavs, George Wardell, Doug Wilmot, John Yeoman