Each year, the Institute for Public Service recognizes its staff for extraordinary achievements in public service and outreach. Staff members are honored through a variety of awards for customer service, teamwork, professionalism, special projects and excellence in public service. Awards recognize achievements of new staff as well as seasoned staff. Some of the awards have monetary stipends, which have been made possible by a series of endowments created and funded by current and former employees of IPS. Descriptions of the awards and previous winners can be found below.
| Mary and Jack Jinks Institute for Public Service Scholarship Named for IPS Associate Vice President Mary Jinks and her husband Jack, the Mary and Jack Jinks Institute for Public Service Scholarship is an academic scholarship for a child or grandchild of an IPS employee or retiree. Eligible students may attend any UT campus, including those in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Martin, Memphis, and Tullahoma. The scholarship has been made possible by a lead gift from Mary and Jack Jinks and gifts from staff members of IPS and its agencies. It is a symbol of the Jinks’ desire to help improve the people of the institute and provide a helping hand for the next Mary Jinks. |
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| 2007 | Anna Katherine “Katie” Hill, daughter of Mike Hill, program manager, LEIC Laura A. Phillips, daughter of Beth Phillips, economic development specialist, IPS |
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2008
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Ashton Doane, daughter of David Doane, CTAS/CIS | |
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2010 |
Andrew Gordy, son of Scott Gordy, IPS Central Office |
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2011 |
Devin Bledsoe, niece of Justin O'Hara, MTAS |
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Faculty Excellence Award A large part of the success of IPS and all our programs are those people we work with—our customers, consultants, and most importantly our faculty who devote many hours to our projects and to ensuring that the mission of IPS is completed. To be considered for the IPS Faculty Excellence Award, the nominee must have demonstrated commitment to public service, the mission of IPS and its agencies, and excellence in teaching or consulting. Additionally, the winning faculty member should be currently working with or have worked with IPS or its agencies within the last year. |
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2004
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Michael R. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Professor, Political Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
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2005
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William M. Bass, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Anthropology Department, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
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2006
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Dr. Arpad Vass, Instructor/Facilitator, The University of Tennessee and Research Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
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2007
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Dr. Lee Jantz, UT Knoxville Department of Anthropology | |
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2008
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Dr. Matt Murray, UT Knoxville Center for Business and Economic Research | |
| 2009 | Dr. Don Dareing, UT Collge of Engineering | |
| 2010 | Dr. David Folz, UT Knoxville Political Science and Public Administration | |
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2011 |
Dr. Rupy Sawhney, UT Knoxville College of Engineering | |
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2012 |
Dr. Bruce Ralston, UT Knoxville Professor Emeritus, Geography
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Horizon Award The Horizon Award is presented to a regular full-time or part-time non-exempt employee with less than three years of service with an IPS agency. The recipient must demonstrate a positive attitude, show initiative, be a team player, and exemplify excellence in performance. |
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1993
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Rheadawn McGee-Brown, CGT Rita K. Brown, IPS CO Robert L. Wilson, CTV |
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1994
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Ann O’Connel, MTAS Carmen J. Rowe, CIS Judith A. Wilhite, IPS CO |
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1995
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James T. Bell, CTV Patricia O. Burke, CGT Sharon J. Whitley, CIS |
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1996
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Chung Hee Kim, CGT Jason E. Liston, CTV Tim L. Mendenhall, CTV Sherry L. Myers, CIS |
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1997
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Angina D. Everetts, CIS Karen S. Walker, CTV |
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1998
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Brian E. Spears, EMS | |
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1999
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Karen J. Barrett, EMS | |
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2000
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N. Ann Thompson, MTAS | |
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2001
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Linda W. Dean, MTAS | |
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2002
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Jennifer B. Hicks, MTAS | |
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2003
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D. Marie Horton, IPS CO Ann F. Mitchell, CIS |
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2004
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JeanMarie McGowan, MTAS | |
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2005
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Teresa A. Davis, MTAS Jessica Woudsma, MTAS |
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2006
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Donna J. Bridges, CIS Gina R. Guinn, LEIC |
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2007
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Nancy Gibson, MTAS Sherri Brown, IPS CO |
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2008
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Elaine Morrisey, MTAS Misty Bean, LEIC |
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2009
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Leigh Lawson, MTAS | |
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2010
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Michelle Buckner, MTAS Patty Wells, CIS |
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Emily Keyser, MTAS |
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2012 |
Shelley Hayes, IPS CO | |
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Tom and Diane Ballard Award of Excellence in Public Service The Tom and Diane Ballard Award of Excellence in Public Service is presented to a full-time non-exempt employee who has demonstrated and sustained high quality job performance, initiative, good communication skills, flexibility, and commitment to the institute. |
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1993
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Charlotte A. Brooks, IPS CO E. Ann Lowe, MTAS |
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1994
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Armintha A. Loveday, MTAS Brenda Y. Moss, IPS CO |
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1995
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Michael T. Berger, CTV | |
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1996
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Beverly P. Erwin, EMS Elaine E. Turner, CTAS |
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1997
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Margie D. Foster, CGT | |
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1998
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Cynthia Edmonds, CTV Deborah D. Howell, CCP |
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1999
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James E. Byler, CGT Carolyn J. Keith, CTAS |
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2000
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Cheryl J. Smith, CGT | |
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2001
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Carmen J. Rowe, CIS | |
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2002
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Stacy T. Talley, CIS | |
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2003
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Jane E. Davis, LEIC Jill L. Marling, IPS CO |
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2004
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Armintha A. Loveday, MTAS Beth E. Paton, CIS |
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2005
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Patricia O. Burke, CTAS | |
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2006
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Patricia S. Frost, IPS CO | |
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2007
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Pam Peters, CTAS | |
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2008
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Tess Davis, MTAS | |
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2009
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Sandy Selvage, MTAS | |
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2010
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Brian Spears, CTAS | |
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2011 |
Donna Bridges, CIS |
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2012 |
Misty Bean, LEIC | |
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Public Service Achievement Award The Public Service Achievement Award is presented to a full-time or permanent part-time exempt public service staff member with less than three years of service with IPS. Selection is based on exceptional performance and productivity, scope of duties, degree of responsibility, and extraordinary impact of work for a customer group. |
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1985
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Ann S. Penuel, CIS Marie A. Murphy, CTAS Jerry E. Robinson, MTAS Anderson W. Jordan, MTAS W. Michael Malone, CTAS |
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1986
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Dennis R. Upton, CGT Richard M. Ellis, MTAS |
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1987
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Anne F. Hawkins, MTAS Robert E. Schettler, Jr., CGT |
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1988
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T. Randy Williams, MTAS George W. Smelcer, Jr., CIS |
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1990
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James C. Metcalf, CIS Rosemary E. Walker, CTV Geneil L. Hailey, CTAS H. Keith Duckett, CTAS |
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1991
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Jerry D. Crenshaw, CTAS Sharon H. Fitzgerald, MTAS James A. Cash, CIS |
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1992
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Darla M. Adams, CTAS Terry A. Griffith, CGT Leslie A. Schecter, MTAS Janice M. Smith, CGT |
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1993
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Lewis D. Bumpus, CTAS David W. Hall, CIS Steven E. King, CIS |
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1994
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Ellen T. Black, CIS Chris A. Garkovich, CTAS Sherry R. Riley, CTV Albert U. Tieche, CIS |
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1995
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Ann M. Johnson, CTAS Stephen H. Street, CIS Jonathan M. Walden, CTAS |
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1996
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Rex D. Barton, MTAS J. Steve Collie, CGT David E. Connor, CTAS C. James Slizewski, CIS |
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1997
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Richard G. Buggeln, CIS Evelyn K. Jackson, CTV Brett N. Ward, MTAS |
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1998
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Jane S. Basham, CIS Chris A. Hensley, CGT |
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1999
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Debra C. Dupree, CIS James D. Rhody, CGT William H. Young, MTAS |
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2000
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Kimberly P. Arms, CGT Donald J. Darden, MTAS Gary W. Jaeckel, MTAS Tiffany L. Taylor, CGT |
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2001
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J. Ralph Cross, MTAS Kurt D. Frederick, CGT Jarrett J. Hallcox, LEIC Terri S. Kinloch, CGT |
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2002
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Kimberly L. Raia, CTAS Lori A. Ungurait, LEIC |
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2003
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David P. Angerer, MTAS Amy M. Welch, LEIC |
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2004
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John M. Freeze, LEIC Ronald B. Woody, CTAS |
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2005
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Macel Ely II, LEIC Harding Aslinger, CIS |
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2006
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Kaylene M. Bruner, LEIC Benjamin W. Rodgers, CTA |
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2007
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Doug Bodary, CTAS Walter Idol, CIS |
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2008
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Kristy Godsey Brown, CTAS Sabrina Rhodes, LEIC |
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2009
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Beth Phillips, IPS |
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2010
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Gail Cook, MTAS |
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2011 |
Wendy Eddy, CIS |
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2012 |
Stephanie Allen, MTAS Gail White, IPS CO |
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Robert S. Hutchison Outstanding Public Service Professional Award The Robert S. Hutchison Outstanding Public Service Professional Award is presented to a full-time exempt staff member who has consistently shown extraordinary commitment to the public service mission, the institute, and the university. |
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1978
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Curtis F. Vandiver, CIS E. W. Meisenhelder, MTAS |
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1979
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Arlan C. North, Jr., CGT W. Ken Joines, MTAS W. C. McIntyre, CTAS |
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1980
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Thomas D. McAnulty, CTAS Don W. Ownby, MTAS James R. Ross, CIS |
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1981
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C. L. Overman, MTAS Billy C. Rodgers, CTAS G. Lawson White, CTAS Natalie W. Wiesenhuegel, CIS |
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1982
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J. Rodney Carmical, CTAS Ralph E. Rinella, CIS M. Michael Tallent, MTAS Danny R. Waynick, CGT |
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1983
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Viona S. Rice, CGT Sharon L. Yarbrough, CTAS |
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1984
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Robert M. Wormsley, CTAS James H. Leuty, MTAS |
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1985
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R. L. Highers, CIS John W. Fort, CGT Johnny E. Headrick, CTAS Joseph Muscatello, Jr., MTAS |
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1986
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Carol C. Hewlett, MTAS Michael R. Garland, CTAS Bert R. Wiggs, CIS |
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1987
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Smiley E. Clapp, CIS J. Rodney Carmical, CTAS |
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1988
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G. Thomas Himes, CGT Ronald E. Fults, CTAS Sidney D. Hemsley, MTAS |
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1990
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Marie A. Murphy, CTAS T. Randy Williams, MTAS Robert E. Schettler, Jr., CGT |
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1991
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Penelope P. Vaughan, CGT | |
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1992
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James C. Metcalf, CIS Sharon L. Rollins, MTAS Rosemary E. Walker, CTV |
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1993
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David L. Bower, CTV | |
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1994
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Edward C. Archer, MTAS Constance R. Smith, CGT |
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1995
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G. Thomas Himes, CGT William A. Singleton, CIS William R. Terry, CTV |
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1996
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Michael L. Battershell, CTV James A. Cash, CIS |
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1997
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W. Patrick Hardy, MTAS M. Elizabeth McCroskey, CTAS |
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1998
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Robert E. Schettler, Jr., CGT | |
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1999
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Gary D. Hayes, CTAS | |
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2000
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W. Ray Crouch, MTAS Chris A. Garkovich, CTAS |
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2001
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Roger L. Adkins, CTAS Robert L. Phillips, Jr., CGT |
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2002
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Rebecca B. Peterson, CIS Jonathan M. Walden, CTAS |
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2003
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David E. Connor, CTAS C. Richard Phebus, MTAS |
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2004
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Rex D. Barton, MTAS Ricky J. Hall, CTAS |
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2005
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Jarrett Hallcox, LEIC | |
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2006
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Richard G. Buggeln, CIS | |
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2007
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Dennis Huffer, MTAS | |
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2008
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Don Darden, MTAS | |
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2009
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Mike Hill, LEIC | |
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2010
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Mary Ann Moon, CTAS | |
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2011 |
Chuck Beasley, CIS |
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2012 |
Terri Kinloch, CTAS Sid Hemsley, MTAS |
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Project of the Year To be considered for the Project of the Year Award, a team of employees must be working on an ongoing project or have completed a project that supports the IPS Five-Year Plan. A team may be in one agency, be in a cross-agency group, or be in a group made up of IPS staff and outside partners. Team selection is based on contributions promoting advancements in service quality, relationship development, entrepreneurial use of technology, approaches that advance the efficiency of customer operations or IPS (internal) operations, leadership development, exemplary use of face-to-face contacts or development of new methodologies for advancing face-to-face delivery of services, or advancement in the use of environmentally friendly technologies. |
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2001
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Geographical Financial Information System, CTAS M. Lynne Holliday Jonathan M. Walden Michael C. Meyers |
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2002
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Ethics and Integrity Training, LEIC J. Michael Hill |
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2003
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Sevier County Solid Waste Recommendations Chris A. Garkovich, CTAS Alan E. Major, MTAS William P. Hardy, MTAS |
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2004
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Revising Mutual Aid & Assistance Among Local Governments David E. Connor, CTAS W. Ray Crouch, MTAS Dennis W. Huffer, MTAS Kevin J. Lauer, CTAS M. Michael Tallent, MTAS |
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2005
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Fayette County Elected Officials Academy Ronnie Neill, MTAS David P. Angerer, MTAS Richard A. Whitehead, MTAS C. Richard Phebus, MTAS Robert L. Phillips, Jr., CTAS |
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2006
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Regional Community Policing Institute Summit, LEIC John M. Freeze J. Michael Hill Amanda Johnson |
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2007
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Urban Forestry Project Warren Nevad, MTAS |
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2008
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Mutual Aid Ray Crouch, MTAS Randy Gustafson, MTAS Justin O’Hara, MTAS Kevin Lauer, CTAS Gary West, MTAS |
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2009 |
Certified Municipal Finance Officers Program, MTAS Dick Phebus Gail Cook Kay Stegall Ralph Cross William Haston Al Major Izetta Slade Sarah Holley Michelle Buckner Mike Tallent Sharon Rollins |
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2010 |
Pathfinder Therapeutics, CIS Misty DePriest Chris Wright Bill Stetar Bryan Lane |
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2011 |
The County Research and Economic Data Assistance Center, CTAS |
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2012 |
e-Li (Electronic Library), CTAS Mary Ann Moon Jon Walden Libby McCroskey Gary Hayes Robin Roberts Mike Meyers |
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Five Franklins Award The Five Franklins Award, formerly the Triple C-Noter Award, is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution on at least one major project during the last year, resulting in high customer impact and high customer value. The value of this award increased in 2006 to reflect the rising importance of providing quality service to our customers. |
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1992
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Cathy D. Brown, CTAS William A. Singleton, CIS Constance R. Smith, CGT |
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1993
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Anne H. Gilbert, MTAS G. Thomas Himes, CGT Franklin D. McKee, CTAS Rebecca B. Peterson, CIS |
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1994
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Kenneth L. Hardison, CIS P. Matt Ockenfels, CTV |
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1995
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Smiley E. Clapp, CIS R. Stephen Lobertini, MTAS Judith F. Reinhart, CTAS |
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1996
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Kirk E. Bednar, MTAS W. Ray Crouch, MTAS |
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1997
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Daniel C. Carter, CTAS Kenneth L. Hardison, CIS I. Regina Holt, CGT C. Richard Phebus, MTAS |
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1998
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Chris A. Garkovich, CTAS Robert L. Phillips, Jr., CGT Sally A. Thierbach, MTAS R. Chris Wright, CIS |
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1999
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George L. Davis, CTV Jacqueline T. Fish, SCOPE Terry A. Griffith, CGT M. Michael Tallent, MTAS Carolyn J. Dexter, IPS CO |
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2000
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David E. Connor, CTAS M. Lynne Holliday, CTAS Bryan W. Lane, CIS William A. Stetar, CIS |
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2001
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Debra C. Dupree, CIS Paul L. Middlebrooks, CIS Sandra E. Selvage, MTAS |
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2002
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E. Paige Kisber, LEIC Lynn E. Reed, CIS |
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2003
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William J. Hicks, CIS | |
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2004
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John C. Erdmann, CIS Beverly P. Erwin, CIS Jennifer B. Hicks, MTAS Steven T. Wyatt, MTAS |
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2005
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Mary Ann Moon, CTAS Richard Stokes, MTAS |
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2006
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Rex Barton, MTAS J. Ralph Cross, MTAS Scott Gordy, IPS CO John C. Erdmann, CIS Kurt D. Frederick, MTAS Kenneth L. Hardison, CIS Armintha A. Loveday, MTAS Mary Ann Moon, CTAS Pamela S. Peters, CTAS Cordonnia E. Watts, LEIC |
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2007
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Thaddeus Grace, IPS CO Mike Meyers, CTAS Sandy Selvage, MTAS Amanda Johnson, LEIC Judy Wilhite, IPS CO Bill Wiley, CIS |
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2008
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John Chlarson, MTAS Ron Loewen, IPS CO Mike Hill, LEIC Nathan Lefebvre, LEIC Kasey Draney, IPS CO |
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2009 |
Sherri Brown, IPS Kasey Draney, IPS Lori Ungurait, LEIC Libby McCroskey. CTAS Josh Jones, MTAS |
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2010 |
Jennifer Benson, LEIC Brett Ward, MTAS Bryan Lane, CIS Melissa Ashburn, MTAS Jim Slizewski, CIS |
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2011 |
Emily Miller, LEIC Pat Hardy, MTAS Macel Ely, Naifeh Center Kevin Lauer, CTAS Susan Robertson, IPS |
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2012 |
Macel Ely, IPS CO Mary Ann Moon, CTAS Jim Slizewski, CIS Linda Winstead, MTAS Justin O'Hara, MTAS Lynne Holliday, CTAS |
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Pinnacle The Pinnacle Award was formerly the Customer Service MVP award and it recognizes an employee, either exempt or non-exempt, who has demonstrated an ability to provide services which goes above and beyond the normal high-quality services we all seek to provide. They may have extended an extraordinary effort on one significant project, they may have performed at an extraordinary level over a period of time, or they may have successfully utilized a new method or technology for providing services to our customers. In either case, the employee has modeled "top of the line" performance for their agency, at any level in their organization. This award provides a $500 check and is for working with external customers. |
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2006
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Debra S. Blanchard, CTAS | |
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2007
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Jim Slizewski, CIS |
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2008
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Kim Raia, CTAS | |
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2009
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Doug Bodary, Kevin Lauer, Ben Rodgers, CTAS
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2010
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Margaret Norris, MTAS
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2011 |
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2012 |
Earl Pomeroy, CIS | |
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Beacon The Beacon Award was formerly the Customer Team MVP award. It recognizes an individual, either non-exempt or exempt employee who has demonstrated a continued capacity for providing top-notch services behind the scenes usually by having first-hand knowledge of projects and by helping support agency outcomes. In other words, as an employee who comes to work day after day supporting the outcomes of their agency, but in a manner which is largely unknown to many customers or even other members of IPS agencies. This award is for work that is done within the agencies. This award includes a check for $500. |
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2006
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Queena Jones, IPS CO | |
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2007
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Frances Adams-Obrien, MTAS | |
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2008
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Judy Wilhite | |
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2009 |
Queena Jones, Susan Robertson, Judy Wilhite, IPS Communications Team | |
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2010 |
Pat Frost, IPS Central Office | |
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2012 |
Scott Gordy, IPS CO | |
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Vice Presidential Citation The Vice Presidential Citation recognizes a special effort by an IPS staff member or team who has gone above and beyond normal job assignments or has worked relentlessly on a complex project. |
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1981
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Robert A. Lovelace, MTAS Viona S. Rice, CGT Penelope P. Vaughan, CGT |
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1983
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Gary M. Mabrey, III, and Staff, CGT James H. Westbrook, Jr., and Staff, CTAS |
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1990
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Staff, CGT Staff, CTV Staff, CTAS |
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1991
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Staff, CGT Charles E. Shoopman, Jr., IPS CO Dennis R. Upton, CGT |
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1992
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Nell Tays Hirsch, CIS Thomas W. Owens, CTV Bradley H. Prosise, CTV |
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1993
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T. C. Parsons, CIS CWMWT Staff, CIS |
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1994
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Evelyn K. Jackson, UTK Judith F. Reinhart, CTAS Richard L. Stokes, MTAS Penelope P. Vaughan, CGT |
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1995
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David L. Bower, CTV J. Rodney Carmical, CTAS Robert P. Schwartz, MTAS |
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1996
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George L. Davis, CTV Jane E. Davis, CTV Lisa A. Shipley, MTAS Mary H. Taylor, IPS CO Jonathan M. Walden, CTAS Robert L. Wilson, CTV |
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1997
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David W. Hall, CIS Staff, MTAS |
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1998
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Robert E. Schettler, Jr., CGT Staff, SCOPE |
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1999
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Staff of City University, MTAS |
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2000
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Jacqueline T. Fish, LEIC Jarrett J. Hallcox, LEIC |
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2001
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J. Michael Hill, LEIC | |
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2002
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IRIS Team, IPS CO TMEP Staff, CIS |
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2003
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Jarrett J. Hallcox, LEIC Nathan P. Lefebvre, LEIC |
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2004
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William P. Hardy, MTAS M. Michael Tallent, MTAS |
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2005
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Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Award Team, CIS National Forensic Academy Extraordinary Training Events Team, LEIC |
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2006
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County Budget Team, CTAS Asphalt Study Team, CTAS Michael L. Sullivan, LEIC |
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2007
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ISO 9000 Certification Team, CIS Terrorist Transit Tools & Tactics, LEIC |
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2008
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Center for Industrial Services | |
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2009
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Homeland Security Disaster Preparedness Tabletop Drill Solution Point Implementation Project David Hall |
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2010
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Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council, Warren Nevad, MTAS Dr. Helen Eigenberg and Dr. Vic Bumphus, UT Chattanooga |
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2011
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Beverly Erwin, CIS UT Center for Industrial Services Solar Team (Chris Wright, Earl Pomeroy, Russell Toone, Lynn Reed and Debbie Barber) |
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2012
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CTAS Re-Apportionment (Gary Hayes, Wesley Robertson, Rick Hall, Ben Rodgers, Marty Spears, Doug Bodary, Mike Galey, Bobby Phillips, Robin Roberts, Jeff Metzger, Chris Payne and Mike Meyers) Training Partner Implementation (P.J. Snodgrass, MTAS; Terri Kinloch, CTAS; Lori Ungurait and Andi Damewood, LEIC; Scott Gordy, IPS CO; John Erdmann, CIS) |
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