Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation: Karen Kringlie, Director of Juvenile Court for Unit 2
Zezula Award – “One Who Helps”: Richard Suggs, Petroleum Resource Geologic Analyst, Department of Mineral Resources
Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality: Karly Berger, Enterprise Collaboration Administrator, North Dakota Information Technology
Landmark Award for Excellence in People Management: Terry Peterson, Assistant Director for Case Management, Department of Human Services
Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology: Corey Quirk, Director of Enterprise Services, North Dakota University System
Heritage Award for Excellence in Citizen Focus: Molly Howell, Immunization Division Director, North Dakota Department of Health
Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning: Bill Jensen, Big Game Biologist, North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Sodbuster Award for Excellence in Growth Mindset: Molly Herrington, Director of Leadership and Learning
Roaming Bison Award (Team) – 4 recipients:
- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Medical Team, for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 among a vulnerable population and helping to prevent tragedies in North Dakota’s corrections system. The team has performed more than 70,000 COVID tests and cared for more than 600 residents who became ill across five facilities.
- Job Service North Dakota, for going above and beyond in supporting North Dakota’s workforce during the pandemic. Since March 2020, the team has processed more than 280,000 unemployment claims – nearly 14 years’ worth of claims – and paid out nearly $1.25 billion to eligible North Dakota workers.
- OMB Budget Analyst Team for supporting agencies across state government in developing a strong budget that benefits team members and citizens and going above and beyond to identify the most effective and efficient distribution of additional federal dollars during the pandemic.
- North Dakota Department of Health for its continued leadership and commitment to compassionate, data-driven decision making over the last 18 months of a once-in-a-century pandemic. From testing and contact tracing to mitigation and vaccination, the team continues to provide vital information and resources to improve public health.
Press Release: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-recognizes-team-members-2021-governors-awards-excellence-public-service
Video of 2020 recognition event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QvL_eSxQcA
Heritage Award for Excellence in Citizen Focus: Jennifer Blumhagen, Assistant Director, Motor Vehicle Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)
Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology: Eli Cornell, Lead Architect, North Dakota Information Technology
Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation: Jessica Thomasson, Executive Policy Director, Department of Human Services
Zezula Award – “One Who Helps” (3 recipients):
- Kim Dockter, Education and Special Projects Coordinator, North Dakota Supreme Court
- Clint Fleckenstein, Multimedia Specialist, Department of Health
- Steve Schutt, Night Watchman, North Dakota Veterans Home
Landmark Award for Excellence in People Management: Colby Braun, Director of Facility Operations, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning: Justin Data, Project Director, North Dakota Information Technology
Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality: Kathleen Donahue, Deputy Planning Section Chief, Department of Emergency Services
Sodbuster Award for Excellence in Growth Mindset: Maj. Aaron Hummel, Chief of Staff, North Dakota Highway Patrol
Roaming Bison Award (Team): North Dakota’s COVID-19 Response Team, for using a whole-of-government approach to respond to a rapidly and constantly changing environment and unprecedented challenges.
Press Release: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-recognizes-team-members-governors-awards-excellence-public-service-0
Video of 2020 recognition event: https://youtu.be/cCyP_vGSm0c
Heritage Award for Citizen Focus: Janelle Middlestead, Consumer Assistance Division Director, North Dakota Insurance Department
Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology: Ryan Kramer, Enterprise Architect, North Dakota Information Technology
Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation: Troy Gilbertson, Fargo District Maintenance Coordinator, North Dakota Department of Transportation
Zezula Award – “One Who Helps”: Jamie Krous, Senior Program Analyst, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Landmark Award for Excellence in People Management: Ryan Gardner, Regional Park Manager, North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning: Laural Sehn, Budget Specialist, Department of Human Services
Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality: Pamela Helbling-Schafer, Director of the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sodbuster Award for Excellence in Growth Mindset: Penny Hetletved, Director of Education, Staff Development and Training, and Core Correctional Practices, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Roaming Bison Award (Team): K-20W Initiative team, consisting of more than 40 agency and private partners, for developing a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive cyber education strategy for North Dakotans at every level from kindergarten through Ph.D. and into the workforce. This initiative is providing students with increased learning opportunities to develop skills to support success in a 21st century workforce, while making North Dakota a national leader in cyber education. Receiving honorable mention for the award was the Title IV-E Foster Care Agreement team, for their work improving outcomes for children and families through tribal engagement.
Press Release: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-sanford-recognize-team-members-governors-awards-excellence-public-service
Video of 2019 recognition event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md-z5MOCP4k
Heritage Award for Customer Service: Michelle Gayette, Assistant Director of the Aging Services Division, Department of Human Services
Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology: Chad Gumeringer, Enterprise IT Architect, Information Technology Department
Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation: David Roggenbuck, Case Manager with the Behavioral Intervention Unit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Zezula Award – “One Who Helps”: Jenna Clawson-Huibregtse, Cultural Liaison Officer with the North Dakota Highway Patrol
Landmark Award for Excellence in People Management: Gary Vetter, Director of Enterprise Services with the Information Technology Department
Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning: Jennifer Einrem, Transportation Engineer and team lead for the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Vision 2030 initiative
Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality: Holly Gaugler, Accounting Manager for the North Dakota National Guard
Sodbuster Award for Excellence in Growth Mindset: Ann Clapper and Tom Hall, Program Coordinators for the North Dakota State University Educational Leadership Program
Roaming Bison Award (Team): MSI Dashboard Team, North Dakota Department of Commerce, for leading efforts to develop the Main Street Community Dashboard, an interactive tool that provides local leaders with cross-state and community-specific data including livability, demographics, education and economic data to help them create healthy, vibrant communities that can attract and retain a 21st century workforce. Receiving honorable mentions for the award were the Human Resources Cabinet Leadership Team and Workforce Safety & Insurance.
Heritage Award for Customer Service - Jeff McKinnon, Department of Human Services
Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology - Cliff Heyne, Information Technology Department
Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation - John Nowatzki
Zezula "One Who Helps" - Colleen "Kelly" Weiand, ND National Guard and Ben Ehreth, Department of Transportation
Landmark Award for Excellence in Management - John Axtman, Department of Mineral Resources
Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning - Dr. Lisa Peterson, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality - Karlene Fine, Industrial Commission
Roaming Bison Award (Team) - Unified Command and Staff for state emergency response: The Cross-cutting team represented by the Division of Emergency Services, Highway Patrol, Department of Agriculture, State Forester, Water Commission, Morton County, and supported by the unified command staff from numerous state agencies, for their work coordinating the complex response efforts and identifying solutions to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and this year's drought and wildfire disaster, using a whole-of-government approach.
Jesse Hanson - Parks and Recreation Department
Sandy Eichhorn - Job Service North Dakota, Wahpeton
Christie Massen - North Dakota Department of Health
Jean Hagen - North Dakota State University
Dorothy Wilson - North Dakota State University
Jim Stalboerger - North Dakota State University
Tim Wiedrich - North Dakota Department of Health
Cindy Sanford - Job Service North Dakota, Williston
Jeffrey Erickson - North Dakota State University
Judith Moe - North Dakota State University
David Mattern - Office of Management and Budget
Mary Power - North Dakota State University
Patrick N. Bohn - ND Department of Corrections
Jane Croeker - University of North Dakota
Larry Ruebel - Department of Emergency Services
Kathleen Ann Heller - ND State Hospital
Laura Thibert, North Dakota State University
Bob Nelson - ND Veterans Home
Phil Davis - Job Service North Dakota
Carol Yantzer - Job Service North Dakota
Michelle Grant - North Dakota State University
Jean Hagen - North Dakota State University
Debra Sorenson - North Dakota State University
James Weigel - Office of Management and Budget
2012
Terry L. Whitmore - Department of Human Services
Cindy Bitz - Job Service North Dakota
Janine Trowbridge - North Dakota State University
Diane Axness - North Dakota State University
Marvin Hoff - North Dakota State Hospital
Ken Remmick - ND Facility Management
2011
Robert Barclay - North Dakota State University
Connie Johnson - Job Service North Dakota
Debra Knapper - North Dakota State University
Karen Johnson - North Dakota State University
Patti Mihelich - Department of Human Services
Kristin Lunneborg - North Dakota Veterans Home
2010
Janice Hoffarth – University of North Dakota
Kyle Forster – Information Technology Department
Kirk Peterson – University of North Dakota
Tom Job – Facility Management
Curt Hofland – Department of Human Services
Holly Gaugler – Office of the Adjutant General
2009
Greg Wilz, Department of Emergency Services
Amy Jo Anton, Department of Emergency Services
Jennifer Hooey, Department of Human Services
Jean Hagen, NDSU Aerospace Studies
Daniel Krogen, NDSU Facilities Managment
James Leingang, Office of Management and Budget
2008
Sara Otte Coleman, Department of Commerce - Bismarck
Les Strege, State Tax Commission - Minot
Pat Patch, Human Services - Bismarck
Becky Rosenkranz, Protection and Advocacy Project - Bismarck
Gary Calheim, State Water Commission - Bismarck
2007
Darlene Wolfgram, Information Technology Department - Bismarck
Darlene Pixley, NDSU Dining Center - Fargo
Debbie Merrill, Facilities UND - Grand Forks
Deb Gletne, Central Human Service Center - Jamestown
Lonnie Hoffer, Department of Emergency Services - Bismarck
2006
Gerald Newborg, Historical Society - Bismarck
Heather Raschke, Job Service - Bismarck
Pam Zimbelman, Facilities UND - Grand Forks
Mary Jaster, Developmental Center - Grafton
Karen Roesch, Facilities NDSU - Fargo
Matthew Walker, Facilities NDSU - Fargo
2005
Jeb Williams, Game and Fish Department - Bismarck
Brian Heitkamp, Job Service - Bismarck
Mark Herz, Facilities Management - Fargo
Arlen Skunberg, Carpenters Shop - Fargo
Carey Fry, Job Service - Fargo
2004
David Zentner, Human Services
Kathy Larson, Developmental Center - Grafton
Tammy Celley, Department of Agriculture
Tim Singelmann, Heating Plant - NDSU
Laurie Albright, Job Service - Fargo
2003
Robert Rutten, Public Instruction- Bismarck
Roxann Sauter, West Central Human Service Center- Bismarck
Linda Price, North Central Human Service Center- Minot
2002
Karon Steckler, Human Services
Dan Schelske, Jr., Parks and Recreation
Marget (Maggie) Anderson, Department of Public Instruction
Lucinda (Cindy) Moos, Job Service
2001
Sheila Kath, NDSU, Zoology/Geosciences/Biological Sciences
Penny Olson, Job Service
Becky Lankow, Job Service
Ron Lisko, Job Service
2000
Don Bauer, Valley City State University
Randi Anfinson, Job Service
William Jundt, Facility Management
Stacie Ensrude, Developmental Center
1999
Marcella Kramer, Supreme Court
Raymond Hall, Facility Management
Doris Giedt, State Hospital
Karlene Fine, Industrial Commission
1998
Jeanne Walstad, Supreme Court
Robert Serba, State Hospital
Bob Noblin, Job Service
Robert Stone, Department of Public Instruction