Charity Higgs is City's Employee of the Year

The City of Effingham would like to congratulate Charity Higgs, Telecommunicator for the Effingham Police Department on being awarded Employee of the Year as a part of the City’s Employee Recognition Program. There were three other employees nominated for the award: Pat Brown, Lt. Tom Web and Alyssa Robinson.

The Employee of the Year Award recognizes an employee who earned Employee of the Quarter for demonstrating either distinguished or extraordinary service during the fiscal quarter or other accomplishments that typically go unnoticed, but are worthy of recognition.

Higgs was nominated for her hard work and dedication to the job. While the department had a shortage of staff available, Higgs stepped up and volunteered to work consecutive shifts during that entire time. She went above and beyond to ensure 911 services were always available to the community. Her nominator wrote, "Higgs always has a positive attitude and is willing to help her fellow co-workers whenever she can. Higgs is truly dedicated to her job to serve and assist the citizens of Effingham."

The City appreciates the public's continued participation in the Employee Recognition Program. If you notice a City employee going above and beyond to serve you, please let them know by calling City Hall at 217-342-5300 or emailing jkemper@effinghamil.com.