Georgetown, Del., Dec. 4, 2007: Sussex County Council has named Sarah Swafford of Georgetown the 2007 employee of the year for Sussex County government.

Council President Dale R. Dukes on Tuesday announced this year’s winner during the annual Mildred King Luncheon for the County’s 535 employees. Ms. Swafford was selected from a field of four employees, all quarterly winners this past year, for the distinction. She was the first quarterly winner this year.

Ms. Swafford received a standing ovation from her fellow employees as Council President Dukes presented her with a plaque from the County Council.

“It was an unexpected honor to be selected as employee of the year,” said Ms. Swafford, a computer technician in the County’s Information Systems office since January 2006. “All of the other candidates were as deserving, and I am proud to have been chosen from such a fine group of people.”

County Administrator David Baker praised Ms. Swafford, saying her cheerful personality, strong work ethic and willingness to work with others made her ideal for this year’s honor.