Public Employee Recognition Day

Published on May 04, 2022

Jackson County joined Kansas City and the Federal Executive Board in honoring public employees during the 29^th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Bartle Hall.

The county presented awards to 21 associates in 11 categories during the ceremony. County Executive Frank White, Jr., presented the awards along with Chief Administrative Officer Sylvya Stevenson.

“Today, Jackson County stands in appreciation of our Associates who have served our residents with unwavering pride, perseverance and passion,” White said. “Their positive mindset has allowed the County to maintain its ability to operate amid such challenging times and for that, I cannot be more grateful.”

“Our Associates are our most valuable asset and I am proud to celebrate those who are being recognized today for their outstanding accomplishments.”

Those awarded by the county were:

• Ashley Burke – Distinguished Administrative Professional Service Award
• Stacey Mack – Distinguished Clerical Service Award
• Leon Brooks and Thomas Webb– Distinguished Community Service Award
• Lea Henderson – Distinguished Leadership Award
• Ongie Douglas – Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
• Natasha Brown – Distinguished Diversity Award
• Kaitlyn Bogacz – Distinguished Public Safety Award
• Human Resources Department – Distinguished Team Award
• Danny Barnes – Distinguished Technical Award
• Robert Hernandez – Distinguished Trade/Craft Service Award
• Jerome Atty – Distinguished Valor Award