LANSING –Commitment to service. Adaptability. Collaboration. These are the words describing 2022 as it much as it describes the winners of this year’s Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) award winners.
MDARD is known for its ongoing commitment to its customers and stakeholders for being problem-solvers, for its dedication to growing the state’s food and agriculture sector, and for its tenacity to overcome the most unique challenges. The 2022 MDARD employee award winners, as nominated by their MDARD colleagues, exemplify those values. Additionally, 58 employees celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35-year anniversaries were also recognized during MDARD’s Employee Awards Ceremony.
“Each day, I am grateful to be able to work with MDARD staff who are on the frontlines to protect public and animal health and who continually invest in the growth of Michigan’s food and agriculture community,” said Gary McDowell, MDARD Director. “This year’s award winners exemplify the culture and dedication within the department to continually provide the highest level of service to Michiganders and our constituents.”
The 2022 award winners are:
Leadership Award: Ken Settimo of Lansing – Ken serves as a food specialist for MDARD’s Food and Dairy Division.
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