{"id":32144,"date":"2025-07-23T21:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/32144\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:27:13","slug":"2025-nevada-county-employee-recognition-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/32144\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Nevada County Employee Recognition Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nevada County Board Chambers was packed as Supervisors announced the winners of the annual Employee Recognition Awards. County staff nominated over 135 of their peers in eight categories. <\/p>\n

Here is the photo gallery of all the winners and below is the list of all nominees and winners for this year\u2019s awards, with winners\u2019 names in bold. Congratulations to all and thank you for your service to Nevada County.<\/p>\n

\"LaurianaLauriana Cecchi, Clerk of the Board Office \u2013 Above & Beyond Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

\"ThomasThomas Maioli, Cannabis Policy & Compliance \u2013 Innovative Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

\"PublicPublic Infrastructure Excellence Team \u2013 HPO in Action Employee or Team of the Year (tie)<\/p>\n

\"EligibilityEligibility & Employment Team \u2013 Public Infrastructure Excellence Team \u2013 HPO in Action Employee or Team of the Year (tie)<\/p>\n

\"GrahamGraham Gardemeyer, Public Health \u2013 Volunteer or Intern of the Year<\/p>\n

\"LorieLorie Hennessey, IGS \u2013 Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n

\"BiomassBiomass Project: IGS, OES, Public Works, Roads Maint, Env Health, Solid Waste- Collaborative Employee or Team of the Year<\/p>\n

\"AubreeAubree Burkholder, Library \u2013 Supervisor of the Year<\/p>\n

\"CindyCindy Morgan, Behavioral Health \u2013 Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

\"EmployeeEmployee of the Year Cindy Morgan and her family with Supervisor Hall<\/p>\n

Above And Beyond Employee Of The Year<\/p>\n

Lauriana Cecchi, Clerk of the Board
Shawna Cresswell, Auditor-Controller
Amanda Dowd, Sheriff
Rachel Gicker, Information & General Services
Douglas Johnson, County Counsel
Kathryn Kestler, Public Health
Linda Luchessa, Sheriff \u2013 Truckee
Thomas McHugh, Behavioral Health
Kelly McKinley, CEO\u2019s Office
Lexine Moyer, Public Works
Hannah Needham, Social Services
Melody O\u2019Shea, District Attorney
Lauren Plantenga, Library
Sharon Reid, Social Services
Jeanette Smith, Assessor
Nancy Stewart, Social Services<\/p>\n

\"Lauriana<\/a>Lauriana Cecchi, Clerk of the Board Office \u2013 Above & Beyond Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

Innovative Employee Of The Year<\/p>\n

Brittany Blake, Library
Shannon Glaz, Public Health
Thomas Maioli, Cannabis Policy & Compliance
Lexine Moyer, Public Works<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/a>Thomas Maioli, Cannabis Policy & Compliance \u2013 Innovative Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

HPO in Action \u2013 Employee or Team of the Year (Tie)<\/p>\n

Lauriana Cecchi, Clerk of the Board
Joshua Denney, Waste Water
Craig Griesbach, IGS Administration
Matthew McDermott, Assessor
Sandy Philpott, IGS Administration<\/p>\n

Assessor\u2019s Office<\/p>\n

Imelda Ayala Julia Main
Nattalie Brown Jenn Mangini
Kendra Camillo Ammie Nelson
Joanna George Karen Park
Zoe Harrington Yaneya Rovira
Brandon Hoffert Alma Rowe
Calli Huber Jeanette Smith
Rolf Kleinhans Celia Tate
Stephanie Lanza Ernie Thompson
Clarissa Leite Ferreira Jenifer Triplett
Evan Lombardo Megan Woodruff
Matt McDermott Carson Zeigler
Vanessa McLaughlin<\/p>\n

Behavioral Health All-Staff Planning Committee<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Aloisa Megan Murphy
Beth Kemplin Katherine Walden
Jordan Damm Charlie White
Ellen Glass Alisa Wood
Nikolas Jones<\/p>\n

DEICB Workgroup<\/p>\n

Milada Belohlavek, Social Services Candace Pelham, HHSA Administration
Rachel Gicker, Information Systems Rachel Pe\u00f1a, Social Services
Shannon Harney, Public Health Melanie Samuels, Social Services
Brie Mendoza-Perez, HHSA Administration April Smith, Social Services
Jennifer Montierth, Human Resources Cari Yardley, Behavioral Health<\/p>\n

Eligibility & Employment Team
Laurie Ackerman Sara Fields Valerie Prows
Euriel Adame Meri Fisher Sharon Reid
Mellissa Alisch Walter Ford Jason Robertson
Frances Allen Danielle Funk Debra Rodriguez
Michele Balducci Karina Gonzales Tiffani Rooney
Elizabeth Bell Teresa Gonzales Melissa Rose
Austin Burgess Sarah Griffin-Boubacar Sandra Ryan
Diane Burns Shelbi Hawkins Vilma Salazar Rivas
Phelan Burns Elizabeth Hay Melanie Samuels
Michelle Carrillo Kelly Hixson Daniel Schooling
Morgan Chatham Uchechi Kalu Candice Shepard
Crystal Clark Sirci Kinney Tyler Simmons
Tamaran Cook Kristina Kuca Sylvan Sizemore
O\u2019Hara Cooper Robert Lackey April Smith
Shelly Cruise Lori Lane Karen Solis
Kari D\u2019Aloisio Jane Leedy Brittany Thompson
Angila Davis Jennifer Loper Zoe Toffaleti
Tracy Davis Colleen McGinley Erika Valdez
Ina Dekker Patricia Martin Iris Vineyard
Isabella Dillavou Jennifer Moon Tamara Watson
Joseph Douville Ana Moreno Nicole Weaver
Arianne Duperron Rebecca Neilson Raelynn Wheeler
Elizabeth Dyer Jaymie Nicholson Reanna Winterholler
Ryan Faris Kelly O\u2019Connell Kelley Workman
Daisy Fields Kristin Plante Marcie Yarborough<\/p>\n

Environmental Health Department Team 2024<\/p>\n

Lauren Booth Catrie Levenson
Drew Cline Carrie McReynolds
Amy Irani Antonia Powers
Nicole Johnson<\/p>\n

Public Infrastructure Excellence Team<\/p>\n

Waste Water Department<\/p>\n

John Corso Daniel Quealy
Joshua Denney Brad Rist
Sean Dominguez Josh Shaw
Tanner Heflin Matthew Spillner
Trevor Howe Shawn Sullivan
Chad McBride Mike Toller
Patrick Maloney Brad Torres
Isaac Novander Kyle Torres<\/p>\n

Risk Management Department<\/p>\n

Brittni Inks
Kelly McKinley<\/p>\n

Roads\/Fleet Equipment Procurement<\/p>\n

Josh Hylinski, Fleet
Roland Loeloff, Fleet
Amanda Ellis, CDA Administration
Patty Royston, CDA Administration
Tyler Deschaine, Roads Maintenance
Colten Gould, Roads Maintenance
John Veasey, Roads Maintenance<\/p>\n

Veterans Services Department<\/p>\n

Nicole Carter
Traci Hart
Jessica Launier
David West<\/p>\n

\"Eligibility<\/a>Eligibility & Employment Team<\/p>\n

\"Public<\/a>Public Infrastructure Excellence Team<\/p>\n

Volunteer or Intern of the Year<\/p>\n

Ben Findley, CEO\u2019s Office
Cortney Kesterson, Public Defender
Diana Dresbach, Sheriff
Graham Gardemeyer, Public Health
Jan Sweyer, Library
Karen Inman, Human Resources
Mitch Boothe, Sheriff<\/p>\n

\"Volunteer<\/a>Volunteer or Intern of the Year<\/p>\n

Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n

Daniel Amezola, IGS Administration
Nicole Carter, Veterans Services
Joshua Dellis, Behavioral Health
Patrick Eidman, CEO\u2019s Office
Jaclyn Graham, Library
Colleen Hayes, Behavioral Health
Lorie Hennessey, Office of Emergency Services
Blaine Inglis, Clerk of the Board
Amanda Kremple, Social Services
Stephanie Lanza, Assessor
Heather Madison, Behavioral Health
Megan Murphy, Behavioral Health
Chelsea Prins, Social Services
Daniel Quealy, Waste Water
Owen Sleeth, Facilities Management
Karla Vasquez, Environmental Health
Haley Wall, Sheriff \u2013 Corrections<\/p>\n

\"Rookie<\/a>Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n

Collaborative Employee or Team of the Year<\/p>\n

Scott Aaron, Information Systems
Brittany Blake, Library
Rachel Gicker, Information Systems<\/p>\n

2025 School Backpack Team
(Child Support Services Department)
Josie Garcia
Kyla Hamlin
Monica L\u2019Etoile
Chelsea Skalisky<\/p>\n

Annual Report & New Construction Brochure Group
(Assessor\u2019s Office)
Joanna George Stephanie Lanza
Zoe Harrington Matt McDermott
Brandon Hoffert Celia Tate
Calli Huber Megan Woodruff<\/p>\n

APS\/NCSO Mobile Crisis Team
Anna Garrison, Sheriff Office Jammie McIntosh, Social Services
Stacy Green, Sheriff Office Travis Reid, Sheriff Office
Amanda Kremple, Social Services Bryan Travis, Sheriff Office<\/p>\n

Auditor\u2019s Office ERP Team
Laurie Austin Andy Fox
Luke Baggett Elena Gagnie
Acacia Daniels Michael Graham<\/p>\n

County Compass Project Team
Barry Anderson, CEO\u2019s Office Andy Fox, Auditor-Controller
Georgette Aronow, Sheriff Administration Elena Gagnie, Auditor-Controller
Laurie Austin, Auditor-Controller Michael Graham, Auditor-Controller
Luke Baggett, Auditor-Controller Rachel Gicker, Information Systems
Desiree Belding, Purchasing Caitlin McBride, Information & General Services
Michelle Bodley, Treasurer-Tax Collector Brandi McManus, Human Resources
Aubree Burkholder, Library Krysta Malonson, Human Resources
Alicia Chaturvedula, CDA Administration Brie Mendoza-Perez, HHSA Administration
Jenny Comperda, CEO\u2019s Office Kevin Pedersen, Information Systems
Acacia Daniels, Auditor-Controller Sebastian Roberts, Information Systems
Vera De Ferrari, CDA Administration Mark Sealander, Information Systems
Shauneen Deschaine, Treasurer-Tax Collector Elise Strickler, Information & General Services<\/p>\n

District Attorney\u2019s Office
Micah Arbaugh Helenaz Moteabbed Hill
Casey Ayer Alicia Nottingham
Jacqueline Britton Lori Nunnink
Amelia Brunkhorst Melody O\u2019Shea
David Cahill Henry Penaluna
Erin Cerles Olga Phillips
Ashlyn Clark Josanna Rentz
Brandon Corchero David Reynolds
Jennifer Cruddas Esteban Salinas
Ailee Cunningham Isaac Silverman
Michelle Donovan Lauren Smith
Lucas Dunn Lydia Stuart
Stephanie Fischer Ladonna Talbot
Tatiana Gamache Gregory Tassone
Madison Maxwell Amelia Vogt<\/p>\n

Social Services Foster Care and Adoptions Team
Deirdre Day Faye Hignight
Ruby Jean De Quiroz Kristina Kuca
Walter Ford Jane Leedy
Cheryl Gonzales April Smith
Mimi Greminger Brittany Thompson
Lori Hansen Mark Wyly<\/p>\n

Housing & Community Services\/Public Health Fiscal Team
(HHSA Administration)
Laura Adair, HHSA Administration
Jennifer Hondel, HHSA Administration
Elsie Poplin, HHSA Administration
Sharon Voss, HHSA Administration
Chad Wingo, HHSA Administration<\/p>\n

Health & Wellness Team
(Public Health)
Corrine Amezcua Jennifer Kemppinen
Brooke Bruning Elias Ortiz
Shannon Glaz Shauna Schultz
Toby Guevin Jennifer Winders
Jamie Hanf<\/p>\n

IS Desktop Services Team
Scott Aaron Russel Klinstiver
Colleen Fletcher Adam Lemay
Adam Greene Joshua Simmons
John Joyner Ariana Woods<\/p>\n

IST Response Team
Benjamin Hertel, Probation
Casey Ayer, District Attorney
Hayley Dewey, Public Defender
Kelly Miner-Gann, Behavioral Health<\/p>\n

Linkages 2.0
Faye Hignight, Social Services
Jennifer Loper, Social Services<\/p>\n

Public Health Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Team
Debra Ashlock-Dugan
Dorene Grady
Alison O\u2019Connor
Jeana McHugh<\/p>\n

Nevada County Behavioral Health Billing Team
Celestial Dover
Amanda Long
Bonny Long
Jennifer Ramirez<\/p>\n

Nevada County Biomass Taskforce
Daniel Amezola, IGS Administration
Lexine Moyer, Public Works Administration
Michelle Garcia, Roads Engineering
Ron Nunnink, Facilities Management
Catrie Levenson, Environmental Health
Pat Perkins, Roads Engineering
Kelli McDaniel, Office of Emergency Services
Steve Renz, Office of Emergency Services
Ricky Martinez, Office of Emergency Services
Shelly Romriell, Public Works Administration
Stacy Manning, Solid Waste
Brad Torres, Waste Water
Julie Miller, Solid Waste
John Veasey, Roads Maintenance<\/p>\n

Nevada County Fiscal\/Budget Team
Barry Anderson, CEO\u2019s Office Sarah Holyhead, CEO\u2019s Office
Benjamin Findley, CEO\u2019s Office Erin Mettler, CEO\u2019s Office
Ellen Glass, Behavioral Health Mindy Trygg, Auditor-Controller<\/p>\n

Nevada County Library Youth Services
Tricia Caspers-Ross Piret Griffith
Xenia Dieter Donna Morello
Jaclyn Graham Emily Phillips<\/p>\n

Health & Wellness Team
(Public Health)
Adriana Aguilera Jamie Hanf
Corinne Amezcua Erin Jasper
Devin Bradley Jennifer Kemppinen
Brooke Bruning Isabel Lopez
Julie DeHollander Elias Ortiz
Sonia Diaz Melissa Rojko
Shannon Glaz Jaime Thibodeau
Toby Guevin Debra Wilson<\/p>\n

Office of Emergency Services Department
Paul Cummings Courtney Personeni
Alexander Geritz Steven Renz
Antonio Kinderman Alessandra Zambrano
Kelli McDaniel Alexander Zekanoski
Ricky Martinez<\/p>\n

Recreation Fair Team
Shavati Karki-Pearl, Planning
Erik Marquis, Volunteer
George Schureck, Building Inspection
Bo VandenBos, Building Inspection<\/p>\n

Technical Operations Team
Scott Aaron Russ Klinstiver
Menad Abdous Adam Lemay
Ross Beatie Brian Marlow
Justin Dieter Philip Marlow
Colleen Fletcher Brandon Roberts
Adam Greene Josh Simmons
John Joyner<\/p>\n

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Team
Jeff Dellis, CEO\u2019s Office
Kimberly Parker, CDA Administration
Heidi Hall, Board of Supervisors
Lisa Swarthout, Board of Supervisors<\/p>\n

\"Collaborative<\/a>Collaborative Employee or Team of the Year<\/p>\n

Supervisor of the Year<\/p>\n

Aubree Burkholder, Library
Shelbi Hawkins, Social Services
Kelly Carpenter, Social Services
Kelsey Hess, Code Compliance
Carissa Cyr, Clerk of the Board
Brittni Inks, Risk Management
James Edwards, Building Inspection
Priya Kannall, Behavioral Health
Kit Elliott, County Counsel
Andrea Lehmkuhl, HHSA Administration
Toby Guevin, Public Health
Catrie Levenson, Environmental Health
Beth Hare, Sheriff \u2013 Corrections
Jennifer McCormack, Sheriff \u2013 Corrections
Colleen Hayes, Behavioral Health
Elise Strickler, IGS Administration<\/p>\n

\"Supervisor<\/a>Supervisor of the Year<\/p>\n

Employee of the Year<\/p>\n

Scott Aaron, Information Systems
Jennifer Hondel, HHSA Administration
Lauriana Cecchi, Clerk of the Board
Priya Kannall, Behavioral Health
Shauneen Deschaine, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Cassandra Keyes, Child Support Services
Michael Graham, Auditor-Controller
Jennifer Loper, Social Services
Jamie Hanf, Public Health
Cindy Morgan, Behavioral Health
Lori Hansen, Social Services
Kaylin Silkwood, Social Services
Faye Hignight, Social Services
Nancy Stewart, Social Services
Jamie Hogenson, County Counsel
Sharon Voss, HHSA Administration<\/p>\n

\"Employee<\/a>Employee of the Year \u2013 Cindy Morgan<\/p>\n

\"Employee<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the county\u2019s news release: <\/p>\n

As the program manager in Children\u2019s Behavioral Health, Morgan has developed a team of incredible therapists and case managers who provide high-quality care to the most vulnerable young people in the county.<\/p>\n

Driven by a passion to provide better services to those in need, Morgan established a Crisis Response Team to support community members in the aftermath of crises. The team is trained in the National Organizations for Victims Advocacy Community Crisis Response protocol and Morgan has led this team in supporting community members after difficult events so that people can process their trauma and reduce the long-term psychological impacts of their experience.<\/p>\n

Morgan has also been the driving force in implementing early psychosis intervention treatment in Nevada County, a service usually only offered in urban areas. Early identification and treatment of symptoms like hallucinations and delusions can dramatically reduce the severity and duration of the symptoms and change the trajectory of a person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

Morgan\u2019s passion for always improving and providing the best possible service has set a high bar. As a result, her team has developed a well-deserved reputation for excellence and is often called upon to help during times of crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cCindy has set the example for all of us by role-modeling kindness and humility while maintaining professionalism with employees and families we serve,\u201d said the nominating statement by Nevada County Children\u2019s Behavioral Health department. \u201cHer hard work impacts our community deeply. She has created a culture of safety and connection that feels like family.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Nevada County Board Chambers was packed as Supervisors announced the winners of the annual Employee Recognition Awards.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32145,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[28,134],"class_list":{"0":"post-32144","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jobs","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-jobs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32144"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32144\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}