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
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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
King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
In 2018, the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP) is launching its new volunteer program. In partnership, King County Information Technology (KCIT), a department of King County government, and KCEGP are initiating a pilot engagement to accomplish three objectives: Understand technology needs of Nonprofits Align volunteer services Establish an ongoing program KCIT has more than … Continue reading King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
2016 Ambassador Training & Rally
written by Tarin Schalow On September 14th, almost 100 new and returning ambassadors filled the meeting space in the Chinook building to get ready for the 2016 Annual Giving Drive. This was the largest turnout the program has seen for a single training and the annual rally to date. Training started out with a question … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador Training & Rally
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
Bill Lukov – Thank you for your Service
On any given Friday, Bill Lukov can be found in an Employee Giving t-shirt. Ranging all the way back further than most of us even knew was possible. He can probably even tell you what year it is from. Once, for a group photo, he single-handedly provided the wardrobe! The King County Employee Giving Program is … Continue reading Bill Lukov – Thank you for your Service
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
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