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Board recognizes six county 'Rising Stars' for public‑service achievements
Summary
The board presented the 2026 Rising Star Awards to six county employees from multiple departments. Human Resources described program eligibility, benefits and the professional development stipend award to recipients.
At the start of its meeting the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors introduced and honored the 2026 class of Rising Star awardees — six county employees selected for leadership and impact across departments.
Human resources director Emily Parish described the program criteria — employees with fewer than seven years of service who have demonstrably improved operations or service delivery — and outlined benefits including professional development stipends and engagement opportunities with county leadership. Parish introduced short bios for Allison Zurker (public health), Caroline Kinser (medical examiner's office), Robert Navaro (planning and development), Ryan Hall (environmental services), Ryan Rodney (correctional health services) and Sydney Bllyewise (facilities management). The board and county manager joined the presentation and photo opportunity.
Supervisors praised the program as an investment in workforce development and highlighted that recognizing early‑career staff helps attract and retain talent in county government.
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