Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Lieutenant Governor’s Award is for professionals who have dedicated their lives to the service of the public. Recipients do not need to have been in a formal leadership position – this award could also be provided to individuals who have worked in front-line, administrative or analyst positions during their entire careers.
For public servants who have demonstrated sustained impact across a career in the public service.
The award recognizes the exceptional achievement of a person who has:
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Shown distinctive leadership in public administration or
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Made a significant contribution in the field of public administration in the province of Alberta, by writings or other endeavors.
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Made outstanding contributions on a sustained basis, rather than as a result of a single initiative
The award seeks to provide recognition of an outstanding individual and to underscore the efforts of creative, highly skilled individuals in the public sector. This award is open to candidates from anywhere in Alberta. Candidates will be judged based on criteria which include their leadership skills, innovation/creativity, accomplishment/impact, and community involvement.
NOMINATIONS
This award will be offered again in 2022.
PAST WINNERS
2020 Maria David-Evans, Government of Alberta and University of Alberta
2019 Lana Lougheed, Government of Alberta, Public Service Commission
2018 Rob Hugill, Government of Alberta, Environment and Parks
2017 Craig Reich, Municipal Approvals Technologist, Government of Alberta, Environment and Parks
2017 Marcia Nelson, Deputy Minister, Government of Alberta, Executive Council
2016 A call for nominations did not take place
2015 A call for nominations did not take place
2014 Dr. Carl G. Amrhein, former University of Alberta’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
2013 Owen A. Tobert, former City Manager, City of Calgary
2012 Tracy L. Edwards, former President and CEO, Lethbridge College
2011 John McGowan, former CEO of AUMA and Alberta Municipal Services Corporation
2010 Lucy Miller, former Chief Superintendent, Calgary Catholic School District
2009 Al Maurer, former City Manager, City of Edmonton
2008 Ron Hicks, former Deputy Minister of Alberta Executive Council
2007 Roger Gibbins, former CEO, Canada West Foundation
2006 Allan Tupper, former Professor of Political Science, University of Alberta
2005 W.G.S. (Bill) Sutherland, former Chief Commissioner, Country of Strathcona
2004 Roger Palmer, former Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness
2003 Robert C. Clark, former Alberta Ethics Commissioner
2002 Oryssia Lennie, former Deputy Minister, Western Economic Diversification Canada
2001 Ed Wittchen, former Superintendent, Northern Lights School Division
2000 Jim Dixon, former Alberta Public Service Commissioner
1999 Paul Dawson, former Chief Executive Officer, City of Calgary
1998 Allison O’Brien, former Alberta Deputy Provincial Treasurer
1997 Emery Dosdall, former Superintendent, Edmonton Public Schools
1996 Sarah Huemmert, former Executive Director, Premier's Council in Support of Alberta Families
1995 Deryl Kloster, former City Manager, City of Airdrie
1994 Peter Meekison, former V.P. Academic, University of Alberta and former DM of Alberta Federal & Intergovernmental Affairs
1993 Michael Day, former City Commissioner, City of Red Deer
1992 Gerry DeSorcy, former Chairman, Natural Resources Conservation Board
1991 Bill Rogers, former Auditor General of Alberta
1990 Bob King, former Chairman, Alberta Liquor Control Board
1989 Jack Edworthy, former Executive Director, Alberta, Association of Municipal Districts and Counties
1988 No Selection
1987 Myer Horowitz, former President, University of Alberta
1986 A.F. "Chip" Collins, former Deputy Provincial Treasurer