Charity Higgs Receives Employee of Quarter Award

(ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR KELSEY LOCK AND EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER CHARITY HIGGS)

The City of Effingham recognized Charity Higgs, Telecommunicator for the Effingham Police Department at Tuesday night's City Council meeting on being awarded Employee of the Quarter as a part of the City’s Employee Recognition Program. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who demonstrated either distinguished or extraordinary service during the fiscal quarter or other accomplishments that typically go unnoticed but are worthy of recognition.

The award information reads, "Higgs was nominated for her hard work and dedication to the job. While the department had a shortage of staff available, Higgs stepped up and volunteered to work consecutive shifts during that entire time. She went above and beyond to ensure our 911 services were always available to the community. Higgs always has a positive attitude and is willing to help her fellow co-workers whenever she can. Higgs is truly dedicated to her job to serve and assist the citizens of Effingham."

The City appreciates the public's continued participation in their Employee Recognition Program. If you notice a City employee going above and beyond to serve you, please call City Hall at 217-342-5300, email jkemper@effinghamil.com or use the Effingham Connection App.