Georgetown, Del., Dec. 10, 2010: Sussex County has named Kyle A. Belle of Laurel the 2010 employee of the year for County government.

County Councilman Sam Wilson on Friday announced this year’s winner during the annual Mildred King Luncheon for the County’s approximately 500 employees. Mr. Belle was selected by his co-workers from a field of four employees, all quarterly winners this past year, for the honor.

Mr. Belle, this year’s second quarter winner, received a standing ovation from employees as he was presented with a plaque.

“It means a lot to be recognized by all my co-workers,” said Mr. Belle, who manages mail delivery for County offices. “I am very fortunate to work with such great people, and to see all their smiling faces when I come to work each day.”

County Administrator David Baker commended Mr. Belle for nearly five years of service, which began in April 2006 as a maintenance employee in the County’s Facilities Management office. Mr. Baker praised Mr. Belle for his warm, friendly and outgoing personality, which he brings to each department and office on his daily rounds among County offices.

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