Human Resources
Awards and Achievements
2011 HR Agency Award for Excellence
Awarded by: Western Regional International Public Management
Description: Human Resources was recognized for innovation and improvements to multiple programs between 2008-2010, including: Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion; Wellness; Outplacement Services; On-Boarding; and Workplace Flexibility.
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director |

Dave Ellgen accepting award on behalf of the Human Resources Department |
2010 Achievement Award
Awarded by: National Association of Counties (NACo)
Description: Honored for its outplacement services offered to employees facing layoffs, as well as resources to employees' families, including training and community assistance.
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release
2010 Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
Awarded by: When Work Works Initiative-Alfred P. Sloan Award
Description: Programs that help to maximize productivity with limited resources while supporting employees.
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release |

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2009 IPMA-HR/CPS Grant for HR Innovations in the Public Sector
Awarded by: International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA - HR) and CPS Human Resource Services (CPS)
Description: Web-based New Employee On-boarding Project.
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release |

Hope Willson accepting award on behalf of the Human Resources Department |
2009 Pacesetter Award
Awarded by: Washington Public Employer Labor Relations Association (WAPELRA)
Description: Received award for the Web-based New Employee On-boarding Project. The Pacesetter Award recognizes those individuals who, through their professional achievements, have successfully developed a new tool or technique for use in resolving conflicts, addressing new challenges, or assisting others in their growth in public sector labor relations and human resources.
Project managers: Hope Willson and Carolyn Calderon