The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with Krista Quinlan, Clerk of the Executive Council, joined members of the public service to celebrate the exceptional contributions of the 2023 recipients of the Public Service Award of Excellence. This year, 49 people are being recognized for their incredible effort to support residents, communities and citizens facing a global humanitarian crisis.

Of the public service employees being celebrated, there are two individuals and four teams. They include:

Individuals:

• Geoff Bailey, Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation; and
• Amanda Garland, Treasury Board Secretariat.

Teams:

• Colonial Building Restoration Team, Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Transportation and Infrastructure – Scott Andrews, Blair A. Boland, Kerri Button, John P. Cheeseman, Greg Clarke, Ralph Clemens Jr., William G. Davis, Rob Jacobs, Lynda Keefe, Kim Kieley, Chris Martin, Robert Matthews, Jean McGrath, Leon Murphy, Gerry Osmond, Darrell Pynn, Lisa Reid, Laurie Roche-Lawrence, Natasha Smith, Colleen Soulliere, Katherine Suley, John Trahey and Derrick Walsh;
• Hurricane Fiona Financial Assistance Program Leadership Team, Justice and Public Safety – Corey Greeley, Jamie Kennedy, and Kellee Martin;
• Mail and Messenger Services Team – Malcolm Anderson-White, Dave Buckingham, Danny Campbell, Pat Carbage, Curtis Cook, Meagan Doyle, Richard Gaulton, Amy Hale, Joanne Penton, Keith Power, Kyle Riggs and Sharon Whalen; and
• Ukrainian Family Support Desk Team, Executive Council, Immigration Population Growth and Skills – Allison Day, Sarah Kirby, Darek Nakonieczny, Iwona Nakonieczny, Sheldon Joseph O’Neill, Sonia Parker, Angela Bachan Sidhu, Sophia Rachel Solomon, and Sarah Thompson.

Quotes
“I would like to congratulate the individuals and teams who are receiving the Public Service Award of Excellence today. This year the public service has taken on the challenges facing our province, and also our world, with determination and drive, and the this year’s awards recognize truly remarkable achievements. It is an honour to work with our exceptional public service in support of the people of our great province.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“The Public Service Award of Excellence is the highest honour an employee can receive from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. I congratulate and thank you for your meaningful contributions and the extraordinary efforts you make as public service employees. It is a great privilege to work with dedicated people who are passionate and focused on excellence in the delivery of services and programs. In addition, thank you to those who took the time to nominate their peers and support the award program.”
Krista Quinlan
Clerk of the Executive Council

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