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Employee Awards & Recognition
Employee Recognition Program
Our employee recognition program is a vital component of fostering a positive and motivated workplace culture. Designed to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of employees, this program aims to highlight outstanding achievements, dedication, and exemplary performance. Recognition can take various forms, such as awards, certificates, degrees, public commendations, project completion, training class graduations, or even special events.
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2024 Employees of the Year
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How Does the Program Work?
What's this all about? Learn how you can recognize your fellow co-workers who are going above and beyond to demonstrate our City core values! Read On... -
Employee Recognition Ceremony
Join us at the upcoming Employee Recognition Ceremony, honoring this quarter’s employees nominated by their co-workers for going above and beyond to live out our Core Values. Read on...
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Lorena Portillo, Planning & Development
Congratulations to Lorena Portillo from Planning & Development Services for completing her Green Belt! Read on... -
Officer Calhoun, Police Department
Officer Christopher Calhoun received the Outstanding Service Award Read on... -
Officer Schwausch, Police Department
Officer Eric Schwausch received the MADD Enforcement Hero Award Read on... -
Baytown Police Department
Police Department was recognized at the 2025 Southeast Texas Law Enforcement Awards Read on... -
Andreina Cervantes, Public Works & Engineering
Andreina has earned her American Concrete Institute Certification Read on... -
Community Development Team leads a successful Back to School Fair
Our Back to School Fair was a huge success, distributing 1,400+ supply-filled backpacks and offering services like child IDs, food boxes, meals, eye screenings, family resources, and more! Read on... -
Detective Farabee, Police Department
At last month’s Texas Police Games in Corpus Christi, Detective Farabee battled over 120 golfers from local, state, and federal agencies. Read on... -
Engine 1, Medic 5 and EMS 1, Fire Department
We’d like to recognize the excellent work of Engine 1, Medic 5, and EMS 1 during a recent incident involving a pediatric injury. Read on... -
Gabriella Gonzales, City Clerk
We are proud to recognize Gabriella Gonzales for successfully completing her Black Belt certification project, bringing innovation and efficiency to an essential City process! Read on... -
Officer Thompson and Corporal Tobias, Police Department
On July 15, 2025, Officer Thompson, Corporal Tobias, and Acadian Ambulance medics worked together to save an unresponsive driver on Garth Road. Read on... -
Officer Vega, Police Department
Officer Vega was recently recognized by a resident he assisted during traffic caused by a truck incident. Read on... -
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William Hibbits, Police Department
We are proud to recognize William Hibbits for successfully completing his Black Belt certification project, delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen both our organization and our community! Read on... -
Jabari Jordan, Health Department
Congratulations to Jabari Jordan for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Jai Daniel, Parks & Recreation
Congratulations to Jai Daniel from Parks & Recreation for completing his Green Belt! Read on... -
Jamie Denton, Fire Department
Congratulations to Jamie Denton for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Margaret Vargas, Fire Department
Congratulations to Margaret Vargas for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Ava Hudnall, Human Resources
Please help us congratulate Ava Hudnall on earning her SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional) certification! Read on... -
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Vernetta Hughes, Public Works & Engineering
Congratulations to Vernetta Hughes (Public Works & Engineering) for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Managers Series Level II Completion!
Great job completing all the requirements for Managers Series Level II! Read on... -
Scott Fisher, Public Works & Engineering
Congratulations to Scott Fisher (Public Works & Engineering) for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Ryan Tucker, Fire Department
Congratulation to Ryan Tucker (Fire) for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on... -
Bryan Kenne, Engineering Department
Congratulations to Bryan Kenne from the Engineering Department for successfully passing the Certified Floodplain Manager exam! Read on... -
Amy Shipley, Parks & Recreation
Congratulations Amy for passing the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional exam! Read on... -
Congratulations Ava Hudnall on Completing Your Black Belt Certification in Process Improvement!
We are thrilled to recognize Ava Hudnall from HR who has officially completed her PIPE Black Belt certification, marking an incredible achievement in her journey with the City! Read on... -
Daryl Beene, Public Works & Engineering
Congratulations on all your hard work in completing the course requirements for Managers Series Level II! Read on... -
Managers Series Level I Completion!
Great job completing all the requirements for the HUB Managers Series Level I! Read on... -
Dominique Gutierrez, Parks & Recreation
Part time Recreation Tech, Dominique Gutierrez, took on the initiative of creating an in-house one-page activity guide and saved the City $30,000 in annual outsourcing costs! Read on... -
Leonard Graham, Parks & Recreation
Leonard went above and beyond to take care of vandalism at one of our parks! Read on... -
Manager's Series Level II Completion!
Congratulations to these great managers for completing Level II of the HUB Manager's Series! Read on... -
Ryan Rawlings, Public Affairs
Congratulations to Ryan Rawlings on earning his Drone Pilot License! Read on... -
Officer Lambert, Police Department
Officer Lambert received a write in from a resident commending his courtesy and professionalism. Read on... -
Officer Watkins, Police Department
Officer Watkins and another Officer put together a great plan to apprehend burglary suspects and 9 total charges were made. Read on... -
Alex Peters, Human Resources
Congratulations to Alex Peters from Human Resources for completing his Green Belt! Read on... -
Amy Shipley, Parks & Recreation
Congratulations to Amy Shipley from Parks & Recreation for completing her Green Belt! Read on... -
Lamyaa Salem, Planning & Development
Congratulations to Lamyaa Salem from Planning & Development Services for completing her Green Belt! Read on... -
Kevin Boatswain and Rachel Philo
Congratulations to Kevin Boatswain and Rachel Philo on completing the Mastering Technology of Participation (MToP) course! Read on... -
Angel Tree Program, Community Development Division
Angel Tree Program Spreads Christmas Cheer Read on... -
Christina Butcher, Parks & Recreation
Christina Butcher graduated with her Master of Science in Horticulture Science degree from Texas Tech University! Read on... -
Sabrina Martin, Administration
Congratulations to Sabrina Martin on earning her Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington! Read on...
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Eric Schwauch, 5 Years of Service
Police Department Read on... -
Russell Krutsinger, 40 Years of Service
Police Department Read on...
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