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The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office is a recipient of the Governor's Sterling Award for Organizational Performance Excellence.

Recognition

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2017

  • Most Innovative Passport Acceptance Facility, United States Department of State
  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward, Center for Fiduciary Excellence
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2016, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2016, Government Finance Officers Association
  • PRSA Palm Award, Community Relations Program - Operation Fresh Start
  • PRSA Palm Award, Community Service - Clerks for a Cause
  • PRSA Sunshine District Award of Commendation, Community Relations, for Operation Fresh Start
  • Advanced Commitment to Excellence (ACE) Award, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for developing the Virtual Fund Analysis Dashboard.
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Clerk’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Prudential Productivity Award for Operation Fresh Start, in conjunction with the 15th Judicial Circuit, State Attorney and Public Defender
  • Prudential Productivity Award for the implementation of DUS Court, in conjunction with the 15th Judicial Circuit, State Attorney and Public Defender
  • Justi Award, Operation Fresh Start
  • Bernays Award, Gold Coast Public Relations Council, Nonprofit/Charity Project or Campaign, Operation Fresh Start
  • Innovations in American Government Bright Idea, Harvard University's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, for the Clerk's Summer Financial Literacy Work Experience program
  • Largest Team Participation, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) Race for Hope

2016

  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk's investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record-keeping procedures
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2015, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • 4th World Congress on Adult Guardianship in Berlin, Germany, international special project winner for the Clerk's Guardianship Fraud Hotline program
  • Quality Senior Living Award, Florida Council on Aging, for the Clerk's Guardianship Fraud Hotline program
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2015, Government Finance Officers Association
  • PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Award, one-day special event, for Passport Day
  • PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Award, public service program, for Property Fraud Alert
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Clerk’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Healthiest Employer Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Platinum Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program
  • United Way Palm Beach County's 2015-2016 Campaign - Driven to Donate Award
  • Designated a Top 50 Active Company as part of WELCOA's On the Move Initiative, a nationwide corporate fitness competition

2015

  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk's investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record-keeping procedures
  • eRecording Rookie of the Year for tremendous advancements in implementing eRecording technology
  • Justi Award for technology innovation and training
  • Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Award, Policy and Advocacy - Guardianship Fraud Program and Hotline
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2014, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2014, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Clerk’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • PRSA Palm Beach Palm Awards, Product Awards - Annual Reports, 2014-2015 Annual Budget Document
  • PRSA Palm Beach Palm Awards, Program Awards - Internal Communications - Financial Wellness Campaign
  • PRSA Palm Beach Palm Awards, Program Awards - Special Events and Observances - Operation Green Light
  • PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Award, one-day special event, for Operation Green Light
  • PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Award, internal communications, for employee Financial Wellness campaign
  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) Bronze Award, for Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances, FY 2014
  • Cigna Well-Being Award for building and maintaining an outstanding culture of well-being
  • United Way Hunger Heroes, Day of Action – Donated the most food in Palm Beach County
  • Healthiest Employer Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Platinum Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program, for our commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees
  • Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Award
  • Florida Government Finance Officers Association Advanced Commitment to Excellence (ACE) Award for Process Improvement

2014

  • Joanne Otto Distinguished Service Award from the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) in recognition of the Clerk's Guardianship Fraud Program
  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk's investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Platinum Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program, for our commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees
  • Cigna Well-Being Award Recipient
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2013, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2013, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Clerk’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Healthiest Employer Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • United Way of Palm Beach County's Team Spirit Award for the Clerk's 2013 United Way fundraising campaign
  • The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) Gold Award designation for Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances, FY 2012
  • Vision Award for Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances for FY 2012 in the Annual Reports Competition

2013

  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk's investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2012, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2012, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Clerk’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Vision Award for Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for FY 2011 in the Annual Report Competition
  • ShowCase Innovator Award
  • Healthiest Employer Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Palm Award of Excellence for Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances (PAFR for Fiscal Year 2011) in Product Awards - Annual Reports, One- to Three-Color Reports category, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Palm Award of Quality for 12-12-12 Wedding Event in Program Awards - Special Events and Observances, One Day or Less category, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Hermes Creative Platinum Award for “Annual Financial Education & Reporting” for the FY2011, PAFR, Annual Investment Guide & Annual Debt Guide
  • Hermes Creative Gold Award for Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for FY2011 in “Publications – Annual Reports” category
  • Impact Award for “Annual Financial Education & Reporting” for the FY2011, PAFR, Annual Investment Guide & Annual Debt Guide in the Strategic Communications Competition
  • Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program, for our commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees

2012

  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk's investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2011, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2011, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Healthiest Employer Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program, for our commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Public Service Announcement & Cell Phone Challenge top winner in “Audio Visual Productions” category, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances, FY 2010, top winner in “Annual Reports” category, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Bernays Award for “Special Event” for 2011 Valentine’s Day Wedding, Gold Coast PR Council

2011

  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk’s investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for “Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances,” for FY 2010, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2010, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program, for our commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees
  • Worksite Innovation Award from the the American Heart Association, for developing and implementing innovative and effective programs to promote physical activity specifically in the
    workplace
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for Clerks 4 Wellness Campaign top winner in “Internal Communications” category, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Accredited Inspector General Agency, Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, which means Clerk auditors follow the high standards set for Offices of Inspector General.

2010

  • Standard & Poor’s assigned the county’s investment portfolio the highest rating category AAAf/S1, which represents extremely strong protection against credit losses from credit defaults and low volatility, or sensitivity to changing market conditions. The portfolio is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk’s investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for “Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances,” for FY 2009, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2009, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Best Practices in HR, a publication by Business and Legal Resources (BLR), featured Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's "We're All in This Together" transition program
  • Work Life Innovative Excellence Award from the Alliance for Work-Life Progress, an affiliate of WorldatWork®
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Web site redesign (top winner in “Web sites – Government/Public Service” category), Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for Sensible Start Wedding promotion for 9/09/09 (top winner in “Public Affairs/Government Relations” category), Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter

2009

  • Standard & Poor’s assigned the county’s investment portfolio the highest rating category AAAf/S1, which represents extremely strong protection against credit losses from credit defaults and low volatility, or sensitivity to changing market conditions. The portfolio is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
  • CEFEX Certified Investment Steward awarded to the Clerk’s investment program by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, which signifies adherence to best practices in the industry and excellence in investment record- keeping procedures
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for “Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances,” for FY 2008, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2008, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Bernays Award for “Best PR Campaign by a Large Company or Firm” for Best Practices 2008, Gold Coast PR Council
  • Best Places to Work Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Palm Award for Excellence in Public Relations for Annual Report, “Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances,” FY 2007, Public Relations Society of America, Palm Beach Chapter

2008

  • Standard & Poor’s assigned the county’s investment portfolio the highest rating category AAAf/S1, which represents extremely strong protection against credit losses from credit defaults and low volatility, or sensitivity to changing market conditions. The portfolio is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
  • Best Places to Work Award, Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for “Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances,” for FY 2007, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2007, Government Finance Officers Association*
  • Horizon Interactive Awards, Gold Recognition for Government Web sites
  • Best Government Microsite/Web Landing Page, Web Marketing Association's Internet Advertising Competition

2007

  • Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," for FY 2006, the office's inaugural Popular Annual Financial Report, Government Finance Officers Association
  • Overall Silver Spotlight Award in the category of Print, Video & Web Communications for "Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances," League of American Communications Professionals
  • ATHENA Award, Finalist, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2006, Government Finance Officers Association*

2006

  • ATHENA Award, Finalist, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2005, Government Finance Officers Association*

2005

  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2004, Government Finance Officers Association*

2004

  • Excellence, Values, Integrity and Ethics (EVIE) Award for Corporate Best Practices Not-for-Profit/Government, Professional and Business Forum, Palm Beach County
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2003, Government Finance Officers Association*

2003

  • Governor's Sterling Award for Organizational Performance Excellence, Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Sterling Council
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2002, Government Finance Officers Association*

*The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office has earned this award every year since 1989.

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