Over the last several months, ceremonies were held at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH and the Massachusetts State House to acknowledge the
2017 Performance Recognition Program (PRP) Citation for Outstanding Performance
award winners.
The PRP awards recognize state employees whose contributions display exemplary performance in public service. The awards highlight the consistent, positive achievements of both teams and individuals who demonstrate innovation and dedication to their work and speak to the quality of their performance in public service as well as within our agency.
The Boston Safe Haven Implementation Team received the Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. The award is in honor of the late Secretary of Human Services, and given annually to employees or groups of employees who exemplify the highest standards of public service.
In addition, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital Nurse Educator Sharyn DiLauro received the Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Public Service Award. This award highlights human resource development as a planned, continuous effort to provide personal and professional growth opportunities.
DMH is proud of all of our 2017 Award receipients and thankful for all of the work done each day for our adults, children, young adults, and families served.