Jeff Loeffler, Code Compliance Investigator, Prince William County, VA<br />"Working here and living here, I know that I am providing safety for the employees and residents of Prince William County."

Importance of Organization Culture

Peter Robertson, Parks and Grounds Technician, Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, CO<br />"Being able to give the community that support when they need it I think is huge. We really take a lot of pride in what we do here."

Jacklyn Shaklee, Crimes Against Persons Detective, Fort Collins, CO<br />"I love serving the community, we have such a great community here.... I like being that person who is supporting someone at the worst time in their life...to help them get closure...."

Sergeant Saemi Kitchens, Police Department, Prince William County, VA<br />"Everyday is unpredictable, you just don't know what you're going to get... The position I have in my job is to help other people and as a supervisor I feel like I can help my squad as well...."

Warren Gaskill, Recycling Operator, City of Rockville, MD<br />"You do make a difference when you pick up the people's recycling...It takes dedication. I come here rain, snow, shine, everything. We're out here."

Lynique Murray, Community School Coordinator for Linkages Program, Maryvale Elementary School, City of Rockville, MD<br />"The most rewarding part is seeing the smile on the children's faces....I always had a passion to help people and by being in this position I am able to see all this happen."

This document is one of the nominations for the Strategic Leadership & Governance Program Excellence Award (populations 50,000 and greater).