Category: Employee of the Year

Congratulations Amanda England Amanda was awarded for all the extra hours and effort and the exceptional job she has performed as our Epidemiologist throughout the COVID-19 response.

Congratulations Megan Harrison Megan was awarded for her impressive case management of a woman who had a rare diagnosis breast lump, and for the extra lengths she went to in order to assure a correct diagnosis. She did this while being a new supervisor, training new staff, and working through the Hepatitis A outbreak.

Congratulations Wilda Morris Wilda was awarded for going the extra mile with a family whose child was still-born and for making the baby a handmade dress.

Congratulations April Tuggle April was awarded for assisting a 5-year-old child, who had wondered miles from home, reunite with her mother.

Congratulations Shawn Crabtree Shawn was awarded for being instrumental in the 52 Weeks of Health media initiative and the roll out of the Kentucky Health Departments Association User Forum (an online forum connecting health departments across the state). He was also acknowledged for being a mentor to other health department Directors, and for serving several years as a Kentucky Public Health Leadership Institute Mentor. His support and management of Lake Cumberland District Health Department was also highlighted. Pictured Left to right: Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville-Metro Health and Wellness, KHDA Trailblazer Award; Jan Chamness, Montgomery County Health Department (retired), KHDA Career […]

Congratulations Ashley Poynter Ashley was awarded for leaving work on break and using her own money to buy shoes and socks for two needy children.

Congratulations Deana Osborne Deanna was awarded for coordinating toy, clothing, food and other donated gifts for a family experiencing medical and financial need; and, for dressing as an elf to deliver the items on Christmas Day.

Congratulations Beth Collins Beth was awarded for providing excellent training to her peers, and for all the extra effort she put into helping a needy family secure assistance with living and holiday expenses.