In 2011, Mayor Michael A. Nutter created the Richardson Dilworth Award for Distinguished Public Service in Philadelphia.  The award program is generously sponsored by Dilworth Paxson LLP and managed by the non-profit organization, the Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia, to annually recognize the contributions of an outstanding public employee whose work performance embodies excellence in public service. The award is named after former Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Mayor Dilworth, 91st Mayor of Philadelphia from 1956-1962, epitomized the highest values and performance that the award seeks to honor in today’s public servant.  He tirelessly worked to reform City government and instill the highest level of integrity and a strong sense of responsibility as a steward of the public trust and taxpayers’ hard earned dollars. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding commitment and professionalism as a Philadelphia public employee, please be sure to nominate them for this award.

Nominations for the 2014 award will open in the Fall. Please check back later for more info and to submit nominations.

   CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN ELFREY
   Director of Operations, Office of Transportation & Utlities

2013 Award Winner, John Elfrey, with Mayor Michael A. Nutter Please click here to see last year's award announcement. BIG THANKS to Independence Blue Cross and Dilworth Paxson LLP who have generously agreed to co-sponsor the Award program beginning in 2013! "Philadelphia's city government employees make important contributions to our city every day. I've created this award to honor those outstanding public employees whose commitment and professionalism demonstrate the best in public service." - Mayor Michael Nutter "I am honored to chair the esteemed selection panel for the Richardson Dilworth award. Richardson Dilworth was a fearless leader of Philadelphia who believed in and advocated for real opportunities for public employees. The recipient of this award in his name exemplifies this great tradition." - Joseph Jacovini, Dilworth Paxson LLP

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