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Human Resources - GEM Awards
Our GEMs (L-R): Anita Petty, Joan Head, Cathy Williams, Mona Ervin, Lizzie Pribyl,
Mayor Schloegel (center) Not pictured: Chadwick Bryant
2009 - 4th Quarter GEM Awards
Chadwick Bryant, Fire Department – Outstanding Service
Chad has spent countless hours working on a program to keep Firefighters’ structural gear inspected, cleaned, and up-to-date. By doing so, he has saved the City money by not outsourcing this service.
Mona Ervin, Public Works – Outstanding Service
Mona plays a critical role in the Maintenance Division by inputting data on repair orders, parts costs, and maintaining records on over 700 pieces of equipment. She has assisted with the development of labor hours of all work performed in the shop. Mona’s talents have greatly increased the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the division.
Joan Head, Police Department - Outstanding Service
Joan has worked to make the GPD’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system to the FBI the best and most accurate it has ever been. Additionally, she has assisted with the Department’s transition to the more modern National Incident Based Reporting (NIBR) system. Gulfport has become the only law enforcement agency in Mississippi and one of only 30% of all law enforcement in the nation certified by the FBI to report crimes in this new format.
Anita Petty, Urban Development - Safety & Heroism
On December 16, 2009, an individual, who was eating a piece of candy began to choke. Anita recognized the warning signs, quickly began to administer the Heimlich maneuver, and was able to dislodge the candy.
Lizzie Pribyl, Municipal Court – Innovation
Since becoming a member of the Court staff in September 2009, Lizzie has used her excellent analytical and computer skills to improve the court operation and to positively impact the Court case flow for hearings and arraignments. This new system has increased the efficiency of the Court staff in processing defendants, and has also lessened the amount of time Police Officers wait to testify in general traffic trials.
Catherine Williams, General Administration – Innovation
Historically, at the end of the benefits open enrollment period, Human Resources staff had to manually enter each new insurance change made by every employee – resulting in countless hours of data entry and huge opportunities for errors. Cathy was recognized for creating a way to import changes employees made through HR Connection to MUNIS.
2nd Quarter 2009
Vera Edwards, Outstanding Service
Vera was nominated by a department leader because she goes out of her way to make guests more relaxed that the Hansboro facility. She accommodates them with materials, assists them with making coffee, and also uses her pottery expertise helps in the pottery room by helping customers become more familiar with the equipment when the instructor is out.
She also assists with the Seniors’ overnight trips when requested to do so and works with several other centers and special events as well.
Vera participates in fund raisers such as Heart Walk & Relay for Life.
Michael Krauss, Safety & Heroism
Michael was nominated by a department leader for his response to an accident with injuries on July 10. Upon his arrival, Officer Krauss observed the vehicle on fire and a passenger trapped inside. Officer Krauss immediately went to the vehicle and checked the victim who had a faint pulse & was badly injured. Officer Krauss cut the seatbelt and moved the victim to safety. When he checked the victim again, Officer Krauss found that he was not breathing. Officer Krauss performed rescue breathing until AMR responded to the scene.
Officer Krauss’ quick thinking, dedication & bravery saved the life of the victim.
Renee Oatman, Human Relations
Renee was nominated by a department leader for the help and kindness she displays to her co-workers. Citing one particular example, A few months ago, a Southwest Water employee had torn pockets on his work shirts. Renee took the shirts home & sewed the pockets back on for him.
Jason Pryor, Outstanding Service
Jason was nominated by a department leader because he was instrumental in the department’s move to the Hardy Building. He not only supervised trustees, but “rolled up his sleeves” and helped the workers with the heavy lifting, and did the same with moving surplus office furniture to the armory for storage. Jason also helped other departments with their moves.
Jason is the newest Inspector but is very contentious of his involvement with the contractors and citizens who frequently remark that Jason is professional with them even when delivering bad news.
Our GEMs attended a luncheon at C&G Grille sponsored by Island View Casino and received a $50 Visa gift card donated by Roy Anderson Corporation.
The City of Gulfport is proud to have loyal, efficient and dedicated employees who provide valuable services to our citizens. GEM Awards is an employee recognition program that celebrates employees who “Go the Extra Mile” and is designed to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in the workplace or community.
Is there's an employee whom you feel deserves special recognition, nominate them for a GEM Award.
GEM Awards Information:
- GEM Guidelines (.pdf)
- GEM Nomination Form (Word 2007 .docx)
