Owasso recognizes employee of the quarter and awards $5,000 character scholarships

The Owasso City Council on its meeting recognized Melanie Joy Hill as the City of Owasso employee of the quarter and heard the Owasso Character Council present two $5,000 scholarships to local students.

Why it matters: The employee recognition highlights long-term public-service work at the city’s utility billing office; the scholarships acknowledge local students and community nonprofit support for character education.

Employee recognition City staff presented the employee award to Melanie Joy Hill, a utility billing clerk. A staff presenter said Hill has served in utility billing for 25 years and praised her patience, professionalism and consistent service to residents who visit City Hall. The council and staff presented Hill with the recognition and a gift card that will be delivered to a family member unable to attend.

Scholarships Representatives of the Owasso Character Council announced two scholarship recipients. The council said the Character Council’s scholarship program has become a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) and this year awarded two scholarships thanks to a donor family’s support. Winners named in the meeting were Carter (surname not specified in the transcript) and Emma (a resident of the Owasso School District graduating from Collinsville High School) who will attend John Brown University. Presenters said the scholarships are $5,000 each and that applicants complete essays and interviews to be considered.

Context and next steps City staff and council expressed thanks for the recipients and for long-serving employees. No council action or vote was required for these recognitions.