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*Office of Administration holds ceremony for 2021 ?State Employee of the Month? and ?Award of Distinction? Honorees; Lt. Governor Kehoe gives opening address*

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*JEFFERSON CITY*?? The Office of Administration (OA) recognized the efforts of state employees across state agencies yesterday with a reception ceremony honoring the 2021 State Employees of the Month and Award of Distinction recipients. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe opened the ceremony applauding the efforts of our state workforce who continue to enhance and improve the quality of life for Missouri citizens with their commitment to public service.

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"Our state team members embody the best of state government,? said *Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe*. "I congratulate the State Employee of the Month and Award of Distinction recipients for their dedication to serving the people of Missouri and representing the true meaning of public service.?

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The ?State Employee of the Month? is a monthly award and recipients are employees who have been recognized for providing outstanding service as a state employee for the citizens of Missouri. 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.

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?Our state employees honored on this day exemplify the unwavering support, commitment, and dedication of our workforce serving the public,? said?*Office of Administration Commissioner Ken Zellers*.??Whether it be answering the call to help those in need or coming up with innovative solutions to improving state government, these honorees have made a real and lasting impact in the lives of others.?

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*_2021 State Employees of the Month honorees_*

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*Shelly Lamb, Department of Elementary & Secondary Education*

*Chris Wiseman, Department of Elementary & Secondary Education*

*Jeffrey Huff, Department of Public Safety/Missouri Highway Patrol*

*Leslie St. Clair, Department of Social Services*

*Heidi Fox, Department of Social Services*

*Benjamin Prenger, Department of Health & Senior Services*

*Jason Williams, Department of Transportation*

*Amir Ghaidi, Department of Transportation*

*Jordan Delameter, Department of Transportation*

*Kara Berlin-Bates, Department of Elementary & Secondary Education*

*Elizabeth Page, Department of Social Services*

*Chelsea Gibbs, Department of Health & Senior Services*

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*_2021 Award of Distinction honorees_*

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*Daniel Shelton, Department of Social Services, Heroism*

*Megan Rogers, Department of Economic Development, Human Relations*

*Kate Bax & Taylor Brune, Department of Transportation, Innovation*

*Jessica Bauer, Department of Health & Senior Services, Leadership*

*Sheri Beezley, Department of Mental Health, Public Service*

Both the Missouri State Employee of the Month program [ [link removed] ] and the?Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction program [ [link removed] ]?are administered by the Office of Administration/Division of Personnel.

You can learn more about each recipient?s accomplishment here:?2021 Employees of the Month [ [link removed] ] and?2021 Award of Distinction [ [link removed] ].?

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