2011 DCNR Employee Recognition Awards                                                                                        

Fortunately, the new Corbett administration has decided to continue the annual recognition of DCNR workers for their outstanding efforts and achievements in conserving and sustaining Pennsylvania's natural resources, and the 2011 DCNR Employee Recognition Awards took place on May 5 at the Rachel Carson State Office Building. 

"In this department we do outstanding work," said Timothy Clapham, Director, Human Resources who kicked off the event.  Acting Secretary Richard Allan, on board with the new administration since March 24, handed out awards and lapel pins to all recipients.  He said, "This is a wonderful tradition, recognizing you all for your exceptional work."  John Giordano, Deputy Secretary of Administration since April 4, served as Master of Ceremony stating that he was "proud to be a part of the best agency in the Commonwealth."  The Earthtones, a singing group compiled of state employees, performed 2 songs. 

Cindy Adams Dunn, Deputy Secretary for Conservation & Technical Services, closed the ceremony by recognizing national achievements that included Conservation Landscape Initiative: New Bright Ideas Award and Estelle Ruppert's Congressional Award for her "Trail to Every Classroom" learning program.

Sinnemahoning State Park Staff received a

Team Excellence Award 

(L-R) Acting Secretary Richard Allen, Jimmy Risley L2120 Cameron Co. Trades & Labor; Robert Shook L2120; Steven Bajor L2120; Linda Cobb L2120; Brian Long L2120; and Deputy Sec. of Administration, John Giordano. Congratulations members!

          (L-R) David Hartzell L2130 Cameron Co. Trades & Labor, Bureau of State Parks and Elinor Greenaway L1976 Inspection Non-Prof. & State Prof. Dist 2, Bureau of Forestry received DCNR Excellence Awards.  Gloria Strawser L2523 Aging/DEP/DCNR/Env. Hearing Board, Elk Country Visitors Center Team and Steven Rossman L2368 State Supervisory Dist. 2, Nature Inn at Bald Eagle Project Team received Secretary's Achievement Awards. Congratulations!

(L-R) Patricia Sibert-Kline L2580 Cambria Co. Clericals, Bureau of State Parks, Tammy Marks L1976 Inspection Non-Prof. & State Prof. Dist 2, Bureau of Forestry, and Joseph Saldukas L2148 Sullivan Co. Trades and Labor; Brian Farr 2369 State Supervisory Dist. 3; and Brian Ammon L2148 Sullivan Co. Trades and Labor, Loyalsock State Forest Maintenance received DCNR Exceptional Support Awards. Congratulations!