PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is seeking nominations for its 41st annual Public Service Awards.
The Robert M. Goodrich Distinguished Public Service Award, named after the late Robert M. Goodrich, RIPEC’s first executive director, will recognize an outstanding local employee.
The Gary S. Sasse Distinguished Public Service Award, named after RIPEC’s former executive director, will recognize an outstanding state employee.
In order to be eligible for the awards, nominees are required to have at least five years of non-elective, full-time public service in Rhode Island state and/or local government. The nominee’s position can be a part of a civil service or merit system, but non-supervisory and supervisory personnel are eligible as well.
The overall criteria and performance objectives for nominees are:
- Sustained superior performance in the service of the Rhode Island taxpayer;
- Fiscal responsibility and business acumen;
- Record of integrity and devotion to public service;
- Personal initiative and resourcefulness; and
- Diligence and productivity.
A Selection Committee will decide the final recipients. Award recipients will be recognized at RIPEC’s annual meeting on Oct. 17.
Nominations should be sent to: The Goodrich & Sasse Public Service Awards Committee, c/o Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, 86 Weybosset St., 5th Floor, Providence, RI, 02903. Include the nominee’s name, current position, history of public service, and a list of significant accomplishments for the Selection Committee’s review. Since the committee may require further information about the nominee, include one’s name, address and telephone number with the information.
