More than 40 honoured @ Public Service Excellence Award Ceremony
The ceremony was held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay last evening, September 29, 2016.
PSEA is bestowed as a recognition programme that aims to recognise high achievers and improve employees’ morale in the service.
‘Continue to be excellent’
In his remarks, Governor John S. Duncan OBE commended all the nominees for their excellent work and urged them to become examples so as to encourage others to go above and beyond their call of duty.
“Continue to be excellent, there are many more categories that you can excel in therefore strive to be excellent and continue making the changes that will improve the public service, your peers, and yourselves,” he said.
Also delivering remarks was Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith, who said he was pleased that the government continues to maintain a culture of appreciation and celebrations through recognition programmes such as this one. He added that the programme is part of the public sector reform, which is important to helping the government fulfill their mandate and mission.
“One crucial aspect of our reform initiative is the ongoing effort to modernise our public service infrastructure to ensure that public officers can remain responsive to the needs of the community. As we celebrate these collective contributions, and accomplishments, it must be understood that they are not overnight success stories, but rather it is the result of purposeful dedication and purpose-in leadership, teamwork, and innovation, as well as personal and professional development.”
In response, two awardees: Ms Sandra I. Ward, Cabinet Secretary and Mr Giovanni Herbert, Postal Executive said it was an honour being honoured, pledging to always strive to be on the “Excellence boulevard.”
Awardees:
Excellence in Leadership
Greg R. Massicote-Manager Department of Public Waste Management
Laurel L. Smith-Acting Accountant General, Treasury Department
Lorna L. Stevens-Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture
Sandra I. Ward-Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Office
Lloyd Williams-Manager BVI Fishing Complex
Personal and Professional Excellence
Maya Barry-Crown Counsel, Attorney General’s Chambers
Iona Fahie-Collins-Senior Immigration Officer, Immigration Department
Linnett Gordon, Cleaner, Department of Agriculture
Giovanni Herbert-Postal Executive, BVI Post
Leroy Huggins-Superintendent, Water and Sewerage department
Carleen Mercer-Scatliffe-Finance and Planning Officer, Ministry of Education and Culture
Wanda Walters-Assistant Human Resources Manager, Ministry of Health and Social Development
Service to clients
Alvin Bertie-Graphic Artist 1, Department of Information and Public Relations
Shona Bertrand-Postal Supervisor, BVI Post
Irving Hendrickson-System Operator Supervisor, Water and Sewerage department
Cecil Jeffrey-Community Relations Officer, Department of Disaster Management
Morris Mitchell-Sanitation Officer-Department of Waste Management
Ken Pemberton-Fisheries Assistant, Conservation and Fisheries
Shawntisha Wheatley- Senior Executive Officer, Ministry of Education and Culture
Administrative Support
Colette Callwood-Senior Administrative Officer, Land Registry
Stacia Huggins-Foy-Human Resources Manager, Department of Human Resources
Charlene Malone- Executive Officer, Ministry of Education and Culture
Rainnul Penn-Accounts Officer 1-Treasury Department
Natalie Pickering-Office Generalist 111-Department of Information and Public Relations
Organisational Development
Clifton Bryan- Heavy Equipment Operator 11, Department of Waste Management
Arona Fahie-Frobes-Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture
Kembrah Lettsome-Executive Officer-BVI Post
Scientific/Engineering and Technological Achievements
Dale Lake-Emergency Communications Manager, Department of Disaster Management
Orville McMaster-Senior Store Clerk, Public Works Department
Orville Pemberton-Laborer, Department of Agriculture
Ohenio Smith-Incinerator Plant Operator, Department of Waste Management
Heroism
Kenvil Hackshaw- Watchman, Department of Agriculture
Volunteering
Sharona Pickering-Accounts Officer 11, Treasury Department
Fire and Rescue Services’ Dominica Disaster Relief Team
Deputy Chief Fire Officer William W.Penn
Sub-Officer/ EMT Marcus Malone
Leading Fire Officer/ EMT-Gaston Walters
Fire Officer/EMT-Joseph Graham
Fire Officer-Cuthbert Robinson
Fire Officer-Travon Gumbs
Fire Officer-Rico Penn
Fire Officer-Nathan McLean
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