Missouri Office of Administration

*State of Missouri celebrate national public service recognition week, award of distinction honorees*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO* ??Today, *Governor Mike Parson* signed a proclamation [ [link removed] ]recognizing May 2-8 as the Public Service Recognition week for the State of Missouri. This national recognition has been in practice since 1985 honoring the people who serve our nation as government employees. Governor Mike Parson also honored State of Missouri team members who were recipients of the 2019 and 2020 Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction. The Award of Distinction is given to individuals or groups who go above and beyond their normal job duties in the categories of heroism, human relations, innovation, leadership, public service, and safety.

?These outstanding public servants have each made a real difference in the lives of others and deserve to be celebrated,? said?*Gov. Mike Parson*. ?They shut down a poaching ring, created an online map to display accessible bathrooms, placed themselves in harm?s way to ensure the safety of others, and created programs to help others succeed. Their passion for making this state a better place is inspiring, and it is an honor and privilege to serve alongside them.?

?The team members honored these past two years have gone above and beyond to ensure the health, safety, and growth of their families, loved ones, and the citizens they serve,? said?*Office of Administration Commissioner Sarah Steelman.*??We?re so proud of all their heroic deeds and hard work during these challenging times.?

_2019 Award of Distinction honorees_

*Lloyd McCurdy*, Department of Corrections, Heroism

*Jesse May,* Department of Corrections, Human Relations

*Gregory Hancock*, Department of Corrections, Human Relations

*Kellen Burns*, Department of Transportation, Innovation

*Allan Hughes*, Department of Corrections, Leadership

*Andy Barnes,*?Department of Conservation, Public Service

*David Nykodym,*?Office of Administration, Public Service

*Bret Hicks,*?Department of Transportation, Safety

_2020 Award of Distinction honorees_

*Jerry Shafer*, Department of Corrections, Heroism

*Dane Hughes*, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Human Relations

*Ashley Wells*, Department of Corrections, Innovation

*Hayley Joyce*, Department of Corrections, Innovation

*Jeremiah Jackson*, Department of Natural Resources, Leadership

*Stephen McLane*, Department of Natural Resources, Public Service

*Robin Pendleton*, Department of Health and Senior Services, Safety

The?*Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction program* [ [link removed] ]?is administered by the Office of Administration/Division of Personnel.

You can learn more about each recipient?s accomplishment here: 2019 [ [link removed] ]and 2020 [ [link removed] ].?

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