The Employee Recognition Committee was created in 1997 to initiate a coordinated Employee Achievement Award program to reward employees for a job well done.

The objectives of the Employee Recognition Committee are to fulfill the following:
a. To establish and implement sustainable policies and procedures for a comprehensive employee recognition program.
b. To support the standards of service set forth in the City's "Mission, Vision, and Values" and to comply with the City of St. Petersburg's Rules and Regulations.
c. To encourage appropriate recognition of service which exceeds expectations.
d. To promote individual and organizational pride.

Lynn Arthur & Ben Shirley - Sanitation
Elaine Birkinshaw - Library
Robert Danielson & Linda C. Kinsey - Marketing
Vicky Davidson - Development Services
Suzanne Howell & Stacie Lehmann - Water Resources
Phyllis Dorsey, Housing & Community Development
Linda Ivory - Finance
Tony Leno - Engineering
Jeanne Dunn, Helen Rhymes, Candy Mela & Bob Turel - Human Resources
Ellen McDowell & Lynn Gilbert - Neighborhood Services
Brandi Ball, George Billias, George Kajtsa - Police
Alan Rosetti - Fire & Rescue
Evelyn Rosetti - Internal Services
Marian Satalino - City Services
Patti Meesig - Stormwater, Pavement & Traffic Operations
Alexis Shuder - Recreation
Erin Johansson - Capital Improvements
April Groat - Marina, Downtown Enterprise Facilities 
Darlene Lewis - Transportation & Parking Services

The City of St. Petersburg's Mission, Vision and Values statement
Our mission is to provide efficient and effective public services that protect and enhance the quality of life in St. Petersburg. We are committed to fulfilling this community-based mission through visionary leadership, individual dedication, and the trustworthy use of available resources.

 Types of awards for employees