CCAP’s 2017 Outstanding County Commissioner/Council Member
of the Year Award was presented to
Potter County Commissioner Paul Heimel. Heimel was acknowledged for his
dedicated service to fellow commissioners and constituents at the local, state
and national levels, as well as his leadership and advocacy for veterans,
criminal justice, communications and other issues.
The 2017 Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award was
presented to the full membership of the Pennsylvania Children and Youth
Administrators (PCYA) for their superior
efforts pertaining to the challenges of increased child protection laws,
including funding and staffing issues. PCYA President Shara Saveikis, of the
Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau, received the award for the organization.
CCAP’s 2017 Solicitor of the Year Award was given to Crystal
Clark of McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC. Clark was honored for her years of
service as Lancaster County solicitor, and currently CCAP solicitor, and for
her leadership with issues that impact counties throughout the state.
The 2017 Friend of County Government Award was presented to
Graphtech, a Harrisburg-based design and printing company. Graphtech has been
at the forefront of CCAP branding initiatives and progressive changes to the organization’s
visual presence. The award is the highest honor CCAP bestows on a non-member.
CCAP’s 2017 Excellence in Website Design Award was given to
Warren County for enhancements leading to an accessible, modern design, with
increased connectivity, more available data and greater transparency to improve
residents’ interactions with county government. Commissioner Jeff Eggleston
received the award for Warren County.
Two President’s Awards were bestowed by CCAP President and
Washington County Commissioner Harlan Shober to CCAP staff and Scott Fergus,
director of administration for Washington County. The awards were presented to
honor commitment to CCAP’s president and outstanding contributions leading to
enhanced service to county residents.
CCAP is the voice of county government; a statewide
nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing all 67 counties in
Pennsylvania. CCAP members include county commissioners, council members,
county executives, administrators, chief clerks and solicitors. The Association
strengthens counties’ abilities to govern their own affairs and improve the
well-being and quality of life for every Pennsylvania resident. It advocates
for favorable state and federal legislation, programs and policies on behalf of
counties. CCAP is committed to service excellence through education,
information, insurance, technology and other programs that support effective
county government. Founded in 1886, CCAP is an affiliate of the National
Association of Counties. For more information about Pennsylvania counties and
CCAP, log on to www.pacounties.org and visit CCAP’s Twitter page @PACountiesGR.
