Employees of the year honored at city council meeting
From left, Jennifer Schwartz, Eddie Richardson and Kelly Rolin. All three were honored by the Rotary Club of Madison at the latest city council meeting as employees of the year.
By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter
Family members and work colleagues alike were on hand May 27 at the Madison City Council meeting to see three city employees honored as Madison city employees of the year.
Debbie Overcash and Steven Croomes from the Rotary Club of Madison presented awards to Kelly Rolin, Eddie Richardson and Jennifer Schwartz. Rolin serves as Administrative Assistant to the city’s Human Resources Director. Richardson is a firefighter with Madison, and Schwartz is the secretary for the police department’s special operations.
“It’s an honor to know that I would be recognized by my peers for this,” said Richardson, who was nominated for the award by Fire Department Chief Ralph Cobb. “I put a lot of pride into what we do.”
2013 marks the 14th year Rotary Club of Madison has spearheaded the effort to recognize outstanding city employees.
“We are excited to continue that tradition of recognition of these fine individuals who go above and beyond for the citizens of Madison,” Overcash said.
Rolin was nominated for the award by Mayor Troy Trulock on account of the many functions she serves, including editing the employee newsletter and photographing various city functions.
“It’s very much appreciated working with these people and my coworkers,” Rolin said.
Schwartz has worked with the police department four years and, like the two other Madison employees who received awards, goes above and beyond regular job duties to better the community.
Schwartz lends her time to the Madison Police Department Foundation and Wounded Blue, an organization that aids wounded law enforcement with financial donations and emotional support. She is listed as the MPD Foundation treasurer on its website.
“It feels great,” Schwartz said of her award. “It’s great to know my peers thought of me for this honor.”
In addition to individual plaques, each honoree received a monetary gift and a slot on the continual plaque at Madison City Hall.
