City of Peterborough Recognizes Employee Excellence with CAFÉ Awards

Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough recognized several City employees for their excellence and dedication during the annual Corporate Awards for Excellence (CAFÉ) presentation Monday evening at City Hall.  

The CAFÉ Awards are part of the City’s employee recognition program, focusing on service excellence. The awards recognize staff who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the City and support the City’s Strategic Plan.   

“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding staff members who received a Corporate Award for Excellence. These awards highlight the dedication, innovation, and professionalism that our employees bring to their work each and every day. Your exceptional contributions not only support the goals of our Strategic Plan, they help build a stronger, more responsive City for all residents. Thank you for going above and beyond in service to our community,” said Mayor Jeff Leal.  

“The City of Peterborough’s greatest asset is our staff, whose skills and experience are combined with a deep personal commitment and sense of duty to the present and future of our great city. Though much of the work happens behind the scenes, the impact is visible in every service delivered, every street maintained, every program that is managed, and every citizen that is supported. The Corporate Awards for Excellence puts a spotlight on those who go above and beyond for our community, and I am proud to recognize these recipients,” said Jasbir Raina, Chief Administrative Officer with the City.    

Customer Service Excellence 

This award recognizes an individual or team that has demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in customer service. 

Recipient: Dave Moore, Client Service Worker, Social Services Division, Community Services Department. 

Distinguished Teamwork 

This award recognizes individuals or teams who exemplify best practices of supportive and effective collaboration to achieve a shared goal that aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan. 

Recipient: Jocelyn Blazey, Manager, Homelessness and Data, Social Services Division, Community Services Department. 

Inspirational Leadership 

This award recognizes an individual that has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities throughout their work. 

Recipient: Robert Dunford, Manager, Transportation Planning, Asset Management and Capital Planning Division, Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management Department. 

Strategy & Innovation Excellence 

Recognizes an individual or team that has developed and implemented strategic and innovative approaches within areas of responsibility that lead to effective deliverables in support of the City’s Strategic Plan. 

Recipient: Joe Crooks, Innovation & Quality Assurance Manager, Social Services Division, Community Services Department.