The first full week in May is recognized as National Corrections Officers and Employees Week, commemorating the contributions of correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons and community corrections across the country.
In conjunction with National Corrections Week, the Escambia County Corrections Department recently recognized several staff members for promotions, longevity and other outstanding achievements at a ceremony at the Corrections Building on Palafox Street.
Senior corrections staff presented recipients with their awards at the ceremony, where they were also recognized by Assistant County Administrator Matthew Coughlin and Commissioner Grover Robinson.
Awards for the spring quarter are as follows:
- Officer of the Quarter:
- Corrections Officer 1st Class Renee' Donnelly
- Direct Support Employee of the Quarter:
- Letter of Commendation and Challenge Coin:
- Corrections Officer Christopher Forney
- Corrections Officer Phillip Lawhorn
- Corrections Officer Justin Suggs
- Corrections Officer Patrick Bridges
- Corrections Officer Timothy Rusha
- Corrections Officer Peggy Ryan
- Corrections Officer Kayla Woollen
- Corrections Officer Kyle Young
- Corrections Officer Ida McLean
- Corrections Officer James Elliott
- Corrections Officer Davis Landrum
- Corrections Officer Eugenio Flores
- Corrections Officer Antonio Johnson
- Master Corrections Officer Cynthia Wilson
- Sergeant William Gholston
- Master Corrections Officer Tracey Shubert
- Corrections Officer Michael Flourney