Sussex County names Jennifer A. Norwood employee of the year

County Administrator Todd Lawson with 2013 Employee of the Year Jennifer Norwood

Georgetown, Del., Dec. 6, 2013: Sussex County has named Jennifer A. Norwood of Milton the 2013 employee of the year for County government.

County Council President Michael Vincent on Friday announced this year’s winner during the annual Mildred King Luncheon for the County’s approximately 500 employees. Mrs. Norwood was selected by her co-workers from a field of four employees, all quarterly winners this past year, for the honor. 

Mrs. Norwood, this year’s third quarter winner, received a standing ovation from employees as she was presented with a plaque.

“I’m honored and humbled that my coworkers have recognized me with this award,” said Mrs. Norwood, who is a clerk in the Planning & Zoning office and the recording secretary for the County’s Board of Adjustment. “I don’t feel I do anything out of the ordinary or that I’m special. I just try to work hard each day, and treat people like I would want to be treated.”

County Administrator Todd F. Lawson commended Mrs. Norwood for more than 22 years of service, which began in 1991 as a clerk in the Assessment division. Mr. Lawson praised Mrs. Norwood for her professionalism, friendly personality, and sense of humor, as well as her willingness to go above and beyond to help the public and her fellow employees.

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