2016 STAR Awards – Departments 251-600 employees

The King County Employee Giving Program Department Achievement Awards recognize the different milestones that departments achieve in 4 areas: participation, dollars pledged, most improved, and the number of “New Connections” that were made in a year. For Departments with 251 to 600 employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation: Department of Community and Human Services … Continue reading 2016 STAR Awards – Departments 251-600 employees

Way to Shine! 2016 King County Ambassador and Department STAR Celebration

Thank you to everyone who attended the Celebration for the 2015 Annual Giving Drive. It was held February 4, 2016 to a standing room only crowd full of employees, county leadership, and nonprofits. We are so proud to say THANK YOU and to recognize our employees for their hard work, dedication, and general awesomeness. It … Continue reading Way to Shine! 2016 King County Ambassador and Department STAR Celebration

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Special Event Impact

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Special Event Impact: Kathryn Pompeo, Sheriff's Office This award recognizes a group or person that created fun, innovative events that inspired employees and created a culture of giving. Kathryn engaged more than 50 Sheriff's Office employees, including Sheriff John … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Special Event Impact

2016 STAR Awards – Departments 250 or fewer employees

The King County Employee Giving Program Department Achievement Awards recognize the different milestones that departments achieve in 4 areas: participation, dollars pledged, most improved, and the number of “New Connections” that were made in a year. For Departments with 250 or fewer employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation & Dollars Raised: King County … Continue reading 2016 STAR Awards – Departments 250 or fewer employees

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Outstanding Ambassadorship: Abigail Beatty - Executive’s Office Amanda Gudmunson – DJA Chris Franco – DES Cynthia Chiu – DPD Erika Yanak – DPER Greg Wilson – DPH Jack Woodworth – DOT Lilia Wong & the Treasury Team … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship

King County Employee Giving Program receives Outstanding Employee Campaign Award

The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) has been named a winner of the United Way of King County's Outstanding Employee Campaign Award for the 2014-2015 year. The award was presented on February 4, 2016, during the EGP's Annual STAR Awards Ceremony by Cole Hardman of United Way to Leslie Arai, the 2015 EGP Committee Chair. … Continue reading King County Employee Giving Program receives Outstanding Employee Campaign Award

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Service Excellence: Mark Ordenstein, Department of Transportation This award honors customer service and ambassadorship that goes above and beyond. They led by example in honor, respect and results. Mark went above and beyond, managing to cover an enormous … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Community Connector: Lynn Mazer, Debra Bailey Trail, & the Department of Judicial Administration Team This award is for engagement with our nonprofits that is taken to the next level. Whether volunteering in the community, representing a nonprofit here … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector

2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration

Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Nila File, Executive’s Office This award recognizes the person or team who helped others’ STAR shine a little brighter. Their passion, hard work and enthusiasm are contagious. They overcame obstacles during the Annual Giving Drive or were … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration