{"id":22709,"date":"2018-11-14T15:02:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T20:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=22709"},"modified":"2018-11-14T15:02:06","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T20:02:06","slug":"department-recognizes-outstanding-employees-of-the-third-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2018\/11\/14\/department-recognizes-outstanding-employees-of-the-third-quarter\/","title":{"rendered":"Department Recognizes Outstanding Employees of the Third Quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANNAPOLIS, MD <\/strong>\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture honored eight employees for their exceptional service and dedication to the department\u2019s mission and goals this quarter. Darlene Hallett (Plant Industries & Pest Management), <\/em>Sonya Gaynor (State Chemist Section)<\/em>, and the entire State Chemist Section Registration Group, including Phillip Davidson, Amy Eichelman, Derrick Howe, Pat Ray, Tanya Ware and Cindy White-Hicks, were nominated for going above and beyond the expectations of their positions.<\/p>\n

Deputy Secretary Julie Oberg announced the award winners during the department\u2019s general staff meeting. More information on the awardees below:<\/p>\n

Outstanding Performance Award: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Darlene Hallett\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Anne Arundel County \u2013 Plant Industries & Pest Management,\u00a0Executive Associate<\/em><\/p>\n

Darlene Hallett serves as an executive associate in the department\u2019s Office of Plant Industries and Pest Management. Darlene was nominated by one of her coworkers for her outstanding performance over the last quarter. Every day, Darlene works tirelessly to keep the department\u2019s Mosquito Control Program running both effectively and efficiently. Her high-level of organization and depth of knowledge in the field is invaluable to her coworkers. Approaching each day with positivity and a helpful attitude, Darlene helps maintain a high morale within Mosquito Control.<\/p>\n

Leadership Award: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leadership Award: Sonya Gaynor \u2013 Baltimore City \u2013 State Chemist Section, Laboratory Technician Supervisor<\/p><\/div>\n

Sonya Gaynor\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Baltimore City \u2013 State Chemist Section,\u00a0Laboratory Technician Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n

Sonya Gaynor\u00a0serves as a\u00a0laboratory technician supervisor in the department\u2019s State Chemist Section. Sonya was nominated by her supervisor for her excellent leadership throughout the last quarter. Whenever there is a high volume of samples in the State Chemist Section, Sonya is always willing to lend a hand and stay late until the work gets done. Consistently exceeding expectations and adapting to several new job roles, Sonya has been an incredible asset to State Chemist for over 20 years.<\/p>\n

Best Team Award:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best Team Award: State Chemist Section Registration Group<\/p><\/div>\n

State Chemist Section Registration Group<\/p>\n