• Excellence in Public Service Award

    In 2022, Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

     

    Fabian Armendariz, 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award winner

         

  • Recognizing employees who make our community a better place

    The Excellence in Public Service Award Program usually honors up to three public service employees each year whose work performance and community activities transcend the ordinary. Through this program, the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public Schools also acknowledge the contributions of thousands of other dedicated public servants who, day after day, perform the tasks that make our community a great place to live and work.

    The award winners are selected from among thousands of eligible workers and have represented all ranks and levels of public service. Each winner demonstrates some combination of the following attributes essential to excellent public service:

    • Exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest,
    • Innovative problem-solving skills that have improved service delivery,
    • Adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities,
    • A record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations; and
    • Significant contribution toward COVID-19 response in the workplace and/or community

     

    Honorees will be selected by a committee comprised of nine public and private sector representatives.

    Due to the cancellation of last year's awards, the DeVore Foundation will honor up to six winners (two per organization) should those nominations meet the criteria. In August, they will be surprised at work by their supervisors, colleagues, selection committee members and media. Each award winner is rewarded with a $2500 check and will be honored at a reception in September attended by family, friends, co-workers, previous honorees, the selection committee and members of the DeVore Foundation. 

    The program, sponsored by the DeVore Foundation and KSN, is in its 33rd year.

     

    Prior Wichita Public Schools recipients have represented all facets of the district. See the list below.

  • The nomination window is Feb. 1 - Feb. 24

    There are two ways to nominate a Wichita Public Schools, City of Wichita or Sedgwick County employee for this prestigious award. Select only one option; duplicate entries do not increase your chances of selection - it is based on the completeness of the entry. 

    1. Enter online using the following link: https://lfforms.wichita.gov/Forms/Excellence
      • You may complete the nomination entry in English or Spanish
    2. Complete the Microsoft Word nomination form and submit it by one of the methods below. 
      1. E-mail:  cmoeder@usd59.net
      2. US Mail: WPS Strategic Communications, 903 South Edgemoor, Room 103, Wichita, KS 67218

    Nomination form in English -  Download Here

    Nomination form in Spanish -  Download Here


    Prior Wichita Public Schools recipients have represented all facets of the district. See the list below.

  • 2022 Wichita Public Schools Honoree

    Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, has been selected as the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award winners for the Wichita Public Schools.

    Read more about the winner.