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Finalists for 2008 Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Announced
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Winners to be announced at awards program hosted by the Florida League of Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2008
CONTACT: Sharon G. Berrian
(850) 222-9684
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida League of Cities announced finalists for its fifth annual Florida Cities of Excellence Awards – an awards program designed to highlight the wonderful and innovative services cities provide to improve the quality of life in Florida and to honor dedicated city leaders and cities for their excellence in public service.
“The finalists in these categories provide exemplary service for their cities and should be applauded for this extraordinary accomplishment,” said Carmine Priore, Florida League of Cities president and Wellington vice mayor. “It is an honor to salute these outstanding nominees in this celebration of dedication, innovation and public service.”
Finalists in the ten categories include:
City Attorney of the Year
Pamela Akin, Clearwater
John G. Hubbard, Dunedin
William Grodnick, Hialeah
George Trovato, Deltona
Trela J. White, Royal Palm Beach
City Citizen of the Year
Mary Gay Chaples, Southwest Ranches
Roger Marquard, Mascotte
Kenneth Smith, Belleview
Doug Williams, Clearwater
Kabe Woods, Fort Walton Beach
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City Clerk of the Year
Sarah Marie Adams, Fort Myers
Angela M. Apperson, Flagler Beach
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Lawhon, Sopchoppy
Veronica Patterson, Ormond Beach
Helen Spencer, Fort Walton Beach
City Employee of the Year
Dave Denny, Deltona
Bryant Doyle, Orlando
James Festa, Mascotte
Fred King, Belleview
Rose Cure-Persad, Tamarac
City Manager of the Year
Steven S. Crowell Jr., North Port
D. Mike Good, Hallandale Beach
Bruce T. Haddock, Oldsmar
Greg Kisela, Destin
Joyce Shanahan, Fort Walton Beach
City of Excellence Award
Clearwater
Dunedin
Hallandale Beach
Orlando
Sunny Isles Beach
Winter Park
City Spirit Award
DeLand’s Citizen-Centered Collaborative Budget Process
Fort Walton Beach’s Fort Walton Beach Television
Golden Beach’s Capital Improvement Project
Orlando’s Parramore Kidz Zone
Port Orange’s Sexual Offender Accountability Program
Council Member of the Year
Hon. Lynda Bell, Homestead
Hon. Bill Garvie, Fort Walton Beach
Hon. Janice Miller, Oldsmar
Hon. Dorothy “Dotty” Ross, Hallandale Beach
Hon. Sarah “Sam” Seevers, Destin
Finance Official of the Year
Mark C. Mason, Cape Coral
Jim R. Myers Jr., Eustis
Dr. Ezekiel O. Orji, CPA, Opa-locka
Diana Percycoe, Anna Maria
Carlos M. Perez, North Miami
Mayor of the Year
Hon. Craig Barker, Destin
Hon. Buddy Dyer, Orlando
Hon. Norman Edelcup, Sunny Isles Beach
Hon. Mary Lou Hildreth, Keystone Heights
Hon. John Maingot, Longwood
Hon. Julio Robaina, Hialeah
All finalists are invited to attend the awards luncheon on November 21, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, where all winners will be announced. Winners will receive a “MUNI” award and later be featured in the League’s award-winning publication, Quality Cities.
Requirements included a complete narrative essay and supportive information for the specific category — such as newspaper clippings, photos, letters from constituents, etc.
For more information about the Florida Cities of Excellence Awards, please click here.
The Florida League of Cities, Inc., is the official organization of the municipal governments (cities, towns, villages and chartered counties) in Florida, designed and established to meet and serve the needs of Florida’s municipal officials.
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