Program History and Process Summary

An honored tradition since 1984, Light Power and Pride is Seattle City Light's most celebrated employee recognition program.

The awards strengthen the partnership between management, employees and the bonds between the City of Seattle and our City Light customers. City Light's Vision, Mission & Values is the guiding principle for the annual recognition program:

• To set the standard and deliver the best customer service experience of any utility in the nation
• To be dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations in producing and delivering environmentally responsible, safe, low cost and reliable power.
• To aspire to excellence, accountability, trust and stewardship.

Thus, the focus of the employee recognition event is to:

• Provide a visible, powerful way to communicate and reinforce the behavior and outcome that is most important to the success of Seattle City Light.
• Encourage high productivity within the context of excellence to our customers.
• Encourage and support the achievement of collaborative work groups and teams.
• Support efforts that result in an improved working environment.
• And encourage creativity, innovation and initiative.

Human Resources is the executive sponsor for the awards program, however, the nomination and selection process, and event planning process is led by a committee of dedicated City Light employees.

2009 Light, Power and Pride Award Winners

The 2009 Light, Power & Pride Awards Ceremony was held December 1, 2009 at Town Hall Seattle. More than 300 employees were greeted by the toe-tapping Latin sounds of the band MangoSon, whose lead singer is City Light's Roberto Bonaccorso. A dessert reception was followed by the awards ceremony. Led by Human Resources, a committee of City Light employees organized this annual event Congratulations to the 2009 Light, Power & Pride award winners.

Savvy Money Saver Award


Avo Chilingerian

Doug Haberman

Cristine Knowlton and Lawrence Bigham

Effective Team Builder


Network Coordinator Team
Stephanie Lee, Steve Kuhnly and Ralph Kefgen

Power Contracts Administrator Team
Doris Clemence, Connie Fevold, Robin Cross

 

Change Management through Creativity and Innovation


Eric Campbell

 

Race and Social Justice


Aurilee Gamboa

Unsung Hero/Outstanding Customer Service

Shelly Sherwood

Kristy Tibbetts

Michele Shaw

Bruce Young Photo Not Available

Operational Excellence

Al Drager

Doug Williams

CDL Team
Bridgett Bascomb, Berle Hardie, Steve Kovac, Sam Calhoun, Will Jones, James Malo, Jeff Pricco, Sherman Williams

Workplace Safety and Environmental Sustainability

Tom Meyer

Mark VanOss and Linda Regan-Yonck

Crew of the Year


HVAC Crew
Jeff Bynum, Steve Bocanegra, Jerry Colver, Kelly Bills

Events Photos

Refreshments photo	Entertainment from MangoSon	Event photo