The King County Employee Giving Program Department Achievement Awards recognize departmental milestones in 4 categories: participation rate, overall dollars pledged, most improved from previous year, and the number of “new connections,” a.k.a new donors, that were made in a year. The EGP is excited to recognize the following departments with 251 to 600 employees for their achievements: Participation ( … Continue reading 2017 STAR Awards – Departments 251-600 employees
Employee Recognition
2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence, Katherine Festa
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Service Excellence: Katherine Festa, Department of Community and Human Services The Service Excellence Award honors Ambassadors that go above and beyond in providing excellent customer service. This year's award winner has led by example in their commitment and … Continue reading 2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence, Katherine Festa
2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Kathy Gill
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Kathy Gill, Elections This award recognizes the person or team who helped others shine a little brighter. Their passion, hard work and enthusiasm is contagious. They overcame obstacles during the Annual Giving Drive or were determined … Continue reading 2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Kathy Gill
2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kendall Cornejo
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Rookie of the Year: Kendall Cornejo, King County Sheriff's Office This award recognizes employees who in their first time serving as an Ambassador who take the opportunity by the horns. This person received 7, that’s right, 7 separate nominations! She was … Continue reading 2017 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kendall Cornejo
EGP Committee Spotlight: Mistica Straight
In 2016, despite knee surgery, Misti Straight completed eleven 5Ks—that's nearly one a month! Misti loves sports. She’s an avid Seahawks fan and frequently spends her time cheering from the stands at Mariners games, Seahawks games, and NHL games. She also serves as Vice President on the board of a junior football nonprofit, Pac Highway … Continue reading EGP Committee Spotlight: Mistica Straight
Nominate a Peer for a 2018 STAR Award!
It's that time of the year to recognize a colleague who went far and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the community! With the Employee Giving Program's Annual Celebration just around the corner -- Thursday, February 15, 2018 (details below) -- which celebrates outstanding effort and contributions made by departments and individuals, we want … Continue reading Nominate a Peer for a 2018 STAR Award!
Nominate a Peer for a STAR Award!
It's that time of the year to recognize a colleague who went far and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the community! With the Employee Giving Program's Annual Celebration just around the corner -- Wednesday, February 8, 2017 (details below) -- which celebrates outstanding effort and contributions made by departments and individuals, we … Continue reading Nominate a Peer for a STAR Award!
2016 STAR Awards – Departments 601 or more employees
The 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 601 + employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation: Department of Executive Services (DES) Larger departments can sometimes be challenging. … Continue reading 2016 STAR Awards – Departments 601 or more employees
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
King County Employee Giving Program 