Employee Awards & Recognition

Employee Recognition Program

Our employee recognition program is a vital component of fostering a positive and motivated workplace culture. Designed to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of employees, this program aims to highlight outstanding achievements, dedication, and exemplary performance. Recognition can take various forms, such as awards, certificates, degrees, public commendations, project completion, training class graduations, or even special events.

  1. Core Values
  2. Employees of the year

    2024 Employees of the Year

    View the 2024 Employees of the Year Read on...
  3. About Employee Recognition Program

    How Does the Program Work?

    What's this all about? Learn how you can recognize your fellow co-workers who are going above and beyond to demonstrate our City core values! Read On...
  4. Employee Recognition Ceremony

    Employee Recognition Ceremony

    Join us at the upcoming Employee Recognition Ceremony, honoring this quarter’s employees nominated by their co-workers for going above and beyond to live out our Core Values. Read on...
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  1. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
  2. Anniversaries
  1. Gaby Gonzales
  2. ROAD Ready Certification Class
  3. PDS Inspectors
  4. Roadeo
  5. Lorena Portillo

    Lorena Portillo, Planning & Development

    Congratulations to Lorena Portillo from Planning & Development Services for completing her Green Belt! Read on...
  6. 158 - Officer Christopher Calhoun

    Officer Calhoun, Police Department

    Officer Christopher Calhoun received the Outstanding Service Award Read on...
  7. 78 - Officer Eric Schwausch

    Officer Schwausch, Police Department

    Officer Eric Schwausch received the MADD Enforcement Hero Award Read on...
  8. Police Department

    Baytown Police Department

    Police Department was recognized at the 2025 Southeast Texas Law Enforcement Awards Read on...
  9. Andreina Cervantes

    Andreina Cervantes, Public Works & Engineering

    Andreina has earned her American Concrete Institute Certification Read on...
  10. Community Development Team

    Community Development Team leads a successful Back to School Fair

    Our Back to School Fair was a huge success, distributing 1,400+ supply-filled backpacks and offering services like child IDs, food boxes, meals, eye screenings, family resources, and more! Read on...
  11. 125 - Detective Michael (Mike) Farabee

    Detective Farabee, Police Department

    At last month’s Texas Police Games in Corpus Christi, Detective Farabee battled over 120 golfers from local, state, and federal agencies. Read on...
  12. City of Baytown Fire Department Logo

    Engine 1, Medic 5 and EMS 1, Fire Department

    We’d like to recognize the excellent work of Engine 1, Medic 5, and EMS 1 during a recent incident involving a pediatric injury. Read on...
  13. Gonzales, Gabby

    Gabriella Gonzales, City Clerk

    We are proud to recognize Gabriella Gonzales for successfully completing her Black Belt certification project, bringing innovation and efficiency to an essential City process! Read on...
  14. Police Department

    Officer Thompson and Corporal Tobias, Police Department

    On July 15, 2025, Officer Thompson, Corporal Tobias, and Acadian Ambulance medics worked together to save an unresponsive driver on Garth Road. Read on...
  15. 81 - Officer Christopher Vega

    Officer Vega, Police Department

    Officer Vega was recently recognized by a resident he assisted during traffic caused by a truck incident. Read on...
  16. PWE Logo
  17. Hibbits, William

    William Hibbits, Police Department

    We are proud to recognize William Hibbits for successfully completing his Black Belt certification project, delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen both our organization and our community! Read on...
  18. Jordan, Jabari

    Jabari Jordan, Health Department

    Congratulations to Jabari Jordan for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on...
  19. JDaniel_Green Belt

    Jai Daniel, Parks & Recreation

    Congratulations to Jai Daniel from Parks & Recreation for completing his Green Belt! Read on...
  20. Denton, Jamie

    Jamie Denton, Fire Department

    Congratulations to Jamie Denton for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on...
  21. MVargas_Green Belt

    Margaret Vargas, Fire Department

    Congratulations to Margaret Vargas for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on...
  22. Ava Hudnall

    Ava Hudnall, Human Resources

    Please help us congratulate Ava Hudnall on earning her SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional) certification! Read on...
  23. Police Department
  24. Health Department
  25. Torres, Mayra
  26. Romero, Melissa
  27. Baytown Public Affairs logo
  28. Corporal Juan Barrera
  29. Corporal Robert Parker
  30. Officers Photos 2
  31. Officers Photos
  32. Wayne Speaks
  33. City Clerk Award
  34. Hughes, Vernetta

    Vernetta Hughes, Public Works & Engineering

    Congratulations to Vernetta Hughes (Public Works & Engineering) for completing her Green Belt Project! Read on...
  35. Managers Series II completers

    Managers Series Level II Completion!

    Great job completing all the requirements for Managers Series Level II! Read on...
  36. Fisher, Scott

    Scott Fisher, Public Works & Engineering

    Congratulations to Scott Fisher (Public Works & Engineering) for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on...
  37. Tucker, Ryan

    Ryan Tucker, Fire Department

    Congratulation to Ryan Tucker (Fire) for completing his Green Belt Project! Read on...
  38. Kenne, Bryan

    Bryan Kenne, Engineering Department

    Congratulations to Bryan Kenne from the Engineering Department for successfully passing the Certified Floodplain Manager exam! Read on...
  39. Amy Shipley Sitting Portrait

    Amy Shipley, Parks & Recreation

    Congratulations Amy for passing the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional exam! Read on...
  40. Ava Hudnall

    Congratulations Ava Hudnall on Completing Your Black Belt Certification in Process Improvement!

    We are thrilled to recognize Ava Hudnall from HR who has officially completed her PIPE Black Belt certification, marking an incredible achievement in her journey with the City! Read on...
  41. Daryl Beene

    Daryl Beene, Public Works & Engineering

    Congratulations on all your hard work in completing the course requirements for Managers Series Level II! Read on...
  42. HUB Managers Series Level I

    Managers Series Level I Completion!

    Great job completing all the requirements for the HUB Managers Series Level I! Read on...
  43. Dom G Stand Up Portrait

    Dominique Gutierrez, Parks & Recreation

    Part time Recreation Tech, Dominique Gutierrez, took on the initiative of creating an in-house one-page activity guide and saved the City $30,000 in annual outsourcing costs! Read on...
  44. Leonard Graham

    Leonard Graham, Parks & Recreation

    Leonard went above and beyond to take care of vandalism at one of our parks! Read on...
  45. Managers Series II completers

    Manager's Series Level II Completion!

    Congratulations to these great managers for completing Level II of the HUB Manager's Series! Read on...
  46. Ryan Rawlings

    Ryan Rawlings, Public Affairs

    Congratulations to Ryan Rawlings on earning his Drone Pilot License! Read on...
  47. K9 Officer David Lambert

    Officer Lambert, Police Department

    Officer Lambert received a write in from a resident commending his courtesy and professionalism. Read on...
  48. Officer Ronnie Watkins

    Officer Watkins, Police Department

    Officer Watkins and another Officer put together a great plan to apprehend burglary suspects and 9 total charges were made. Read on...
  49. Alex Peters

    Alex Peters, Human Resources

    Congratulations to Alex Peters from Human Resources for completing his Green Belt! Read on...
  50. Amy Shipley

    Amy Shipley, Parks & Recreation

    Congratulations to Amy Shipley from Parks & Recreation for completing her Green Belt! Read on...
  51. Lamyaa Salem

    Lamyaa Salem, Planning & Development

    Congratulations to Lamyaa Salem from Planning & Development Services for completing her Green Belt! Read on...
  52. Kevin and Rachel MTops

    Kevin Boatswain and Rachel Philo

    Congratulations to Kevin Boatswain and Rachel Philo on completing the Mastering Technology of Participation (MToP) course! Read on...
  53. Angel Tree

    Angel Tree Program, Community Development Division

    Angel Tree Program Spreads Christmas Cheer Read on...
  54. Christina Butcher

    Christina Butcher, Parks & Recreation

    Christina Butcher graduated with her Master of Science in Horticulture Science degree from Texas Tech University! Read on...
  55. Sabrina Martin Graduation

    Sabrina Martin, Administration

    Congratulations to Sabrina Martin on earning her Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington! Read on...