Recognizing hard work: Marietta recognizes public workers for commitments
Marietta recognizes public workers for commitments
(Photo by Amber Phipps) The Water Reclamation Department standing on the steps of the City Hall with employees Adam McKenzie and Chris Adams who received awards.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Adam McKenzie, maintenance manager for the Water Reclamation Department, accepted a public workers recognition award for work and dedication to the job.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Jake Brown, laborer 2 with the Public Works Department, received the first award at the public workers recognition awards ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Chris Adams, collections foreman for the Water Reclamation Department, Wednesday accepting his award from Mayor Josh Schlicher for dedication to his job.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) The Water Billing Department standing together with employee Brad Saffell, a meter reader for the department who earned a certificate for his work on Wednesday.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Members of the Public Works Department at the steps of the City Hall with awarded employees Jake Brown and Matt Schaad.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) The Water Reclamation Department standing on the steps of the City Hall with employees Adam McKenzie and Chris Adams who received awards.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Adam McKenzie, maintenance manager for the Water Reclamation Department, accepted a public workers recognition award for work and dedication to the job.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Jake Brown, laborer 2 with the Public Works Department, received the first award at the public workers recognition awards ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Chris Adams, collections foreman for the Water Reclamation Department, Wednesday accepting his award from Mayor Josh Schlicher for dedication to his job.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) The Water Billing Department standing together with employee Brad Saffell, a meter reader for the department who earned a certificate for his work on Wednesday.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) Members of the Public Works Department at the steps of the City Hall with awarded employees Jake Brown and Matt Schaad.
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MARIETTA -- Public workers for the city of Marietta were recognized for hard work and dedication on Wednesday.
The community and departments of the city gathered at the steps of the City Hall to recognize coworkers and friends.
National Public Works Week is celebrated from May 18-24 and acknowledges the contributions of professionals in public works departments. Public works refers to governmental groups that improve public services such as streets, bridges, water and sewer systems.
Awards were given to employees in the public works departments for Marietta.
Mayor Josh Schlicher announced the workers who were nominated for the certificate and gave each employee a formal award to recognize their commitment to the job.
"We recognize his outstanding performance and ability to create a positive work environment," Schlicher said to Matt Schaad, an equipment operator in the Public Works Department. "You have not only met deadlines but are collaborating with others and demonstrated leadership qualities that inspired others."
One by one, five employees of the public works departments accepted their certificates to be publicly recognized for their efforts to keep Marietta beautiful.
The five employees were:
-Jake Brown, laborer 2, Public Works Department Facilities Division
-Matt Schaad, equipment operator 1, Public Works Department Facilities Division
-Adam McKenzie, maintenance manager, Water Reclamation Department
-Chris Adams, collections foreman, Water Reclamation Department
-Brad Saffell, meter reader, Water Billing Department