Recognition for Lisburn City Council official

The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has highly commended Lisburn City Council Officer Kerrie-Anne McKibbin in recognition of her being shortlisted as Employee of the Year at the recent Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) Awards sponsored by William Johnston Memorial Trust.

Councillor James Baird, Chair of the Council's Strategic Policy Committee presents Kerrie-Anne McKibbin with her certificate in recognition of being highly commended as Employee of the Year by APSE. Also present are: (l-r) Alderman William Leathem, Vice-Chair of the Council's Strategic Policy Committee; Jim Rose, Director of Leisure Services; the Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Andrew Ewing and Dr Theresa Donaldson.

The NILGA Awards showcase the best examples of service provision, new initiatives and personal commitment from both Elected Members and Officers. They show public recognition while awarding excellence in frontline local government public services.

Councillor James Baird, Chairman of the Council’s Strategic Policy Committee, speaking at the presentation to Kerrie-Anne, said: “On behalf of the Council I would like to congratulate Kerrie-Anne on being shortlisted. As an Officer Kerrie-Anne works across all departments and units within the Council with the responsibility for performance management.

“Kerrie-Anne also has a strong role to play in the Council’s Customer Service through chairing the Service Excellence Working Group and managing the Customer Care System. As Chair of the Strategic Policy Committee I know the enthusiasm, commitment and abilities of Kerrie-Anne and I’d like to congratulate her on this achievement and all of the staff at Lisburn City Council for their commitment and delivery of services.”