On December 13, 2024, the City of Tega Cay held its Quarterly Safety Meeting, celebrating the hard work and dedication of its employees. The event highlighted achievements, recognized outstanding performance, and reinforced the importance of workplace safety across all departments.
Employee of the Year Awards
- Office Employee of the Year: Caroline Hasty, the city’s Events Manager, was celebrated for her exceptional organizational skills and dedication to creating memorable community events.
- Field Employee of the Year: Robbie Sims from the Public Works Department was honored for his consistent hard work and commitment to maintaining the city’s facilities and infrastructure.
- Director of the Year: Bob Bartkin, Finance Director, received this prestigious award in recognition of his leadership and effective financial stewardship, ensuring the city’s fiscal health.
Employee of the Quarter Awards
- Field Employee of the Quarter: Corbin Thomas, a valued member of the Utilities Department, was recognized for his exemplary work in maintaining and improving utility services.
- Office Employee of the Quarter: Sgt. Timbs of the Tega Cay Police Department (TCPD) received accolades for his outstanding contributions to public safety and departmental operations.
Honoring Employee Milestones and Recognitions
Engineer Stan Hutton was recognized for his five years of dedicated service to the city. His commitment and expertise have been instrumental in maintaining the city’s safety and emergency response standards.
A Focus on Safety
Safety was a central theme of the meeting, with the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent taking the opportunity to recognize employees across all departments who consistently demonstrated safe practices throughout the year. Their commitment to safety helps create a secure working environment and a stronger community.
A Time for Celebration
The Quarterly Safety Meeting underscored the City of Tega Cay’s dedication to valuing its employees and fostering a culture of excellence and safety. Congratulations to all honorees, and thank you for your hard work and service to the community!
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
