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Lake County holds semiannual employee service awards, honoring staff from public health to public works

Lake County · March 26, 2026
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Lake County recognized dozens of employees at its semiannual service awards, honoring milestones from five to 30 years across departments including animal care, public health, sheriff’s corrections, public works and elections. Long-tenured employees and pandemic-response leaders were singled out for praise.

Lake County held its semiannual employee service awards, recognizing staff across departments for milestones ranging from five to 30 years of service.

Ray Smith, director of Animal Care and Control, introduced kennel coordinator Sarah ShraMM and thanked her for 20 years with the shelter, saying, "She comes in with a smile every day" and called her an "incredible resource" to the department. Genevie Harrington, auditor-controller and county clerk, highlighted two staff members — Dakota Hawket, assistant auditor-controller, and Peter Bazano, property tax manager — for five years of service and technical contributions.

Health Services Director Anthony Ardan presented a five-year award to…

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