{Cameron} Aaron Cameron, Purchasing Warehouse
Nominated by Phil Johnson, Warehouse Manager

Aaron has been with the Granite School District for twnety-one years. During that time he has demonstrated a high level of competency and performed essential services. Aaron started as a warehouseman, moved to receiving clerk, and is now a buyer supporting School Foods, Custodial Services, Maintenance, and assigned projects. He has the drive to do things the right way and the personality not to be overbearing. His ability to establish relationships with vendors, coworkers and those who use his services is his most outstanding characteristic. With just the right amount of humor and reliable information, Aaron resolves each challenge in a professional and effective manner. Aaron is also an integral part of the Granite School Lunch program. His expertise in the food industry helps insure that the students in our district receive healthy lunches daily. He is truly an outstanding employee that provides an essential service that few ever think about.

{Moser} Cindy Moser, Taylorsville High Kitchen Manager
Nominated by Jerry Haslam, Principal

Cindy is the Cafeteria Manager at Taylorsville High School and does and outstanding job in her position. It is especially heart-warming to see the endearing services extended to the Special Education students at Taylorsville High. There are times in our school that circumstances do not permit advance notices. Cindy tackles these last minute requests with a "no problem" attitude. Cindy is a conscientious, faithful, steady and dependable employee. She is at school bright and early every morning to ensure that students have access to a delicious, nutritious breakfast and lunch. She takes extra time to decorate for seasons and holidays, making the cafeteria appealing and attractive. She leads the ladies under her by example, working side-by-side with them. She truly is an amazing employee and worthy of this award.

{Casto} Rick Castro, Kearns Jr. High Head Custodian
Nominated by Kandace Barber, Principal

When Rick started at Kearns Jr. the building had not been cleaned, updated or organized for a long time. Since he arrived, he has cleaned out all storage areas, turned in hundreds of work orders and has made sure the inside and outside of the buildings are spotless. He has a great attitude and is loved by the students and staff. Since he has been here, he has made sure new teacher and student desks were ordered, blinds have been replace, new carpet has been laid, parts of the building have been painted, and a new computer lab installed. He has fixed ceiling tiles and lights, cleaned out the gym storage areas, ordered new tables for the cafeteria, brought the school lawn back from the dead, and so many other things. He does an excellent job managing his crew and has excellent leadership skills. Rick is a hard worker and should receive the Oustanding Classified Employee Award.

{Snow} Murriel Snow, Information Systems, Support Supervisor
Nominated by Audrey Price, Secretary, Info Systems

Murriel Snow has worked for the Granite School District for over 23 years. She is known as the mother of her department, Information Systems. She works hard and goes the extra mile to make the department a better place not only for her coworkers, but also for the schools. She is the first in the office and the last to leave. She is so dedicated to her job and totally commited to helping secretaries, counselors and administrators in schools and departments understand the computer system. Murriel does much of the software training, and currently is working to understand new software, focusing her duties on reporting bugs in the system, etc. She recognizes everyone else's accomplishments, and it is time for her to be recognized for the outstanding employee and woman she is.

{MacKay} Glen S. Mackay, transportation, bus driver
Nominated by Tom Given, Director of Transportation
Russ Fuller, Supervisor, and the office staff.

Glen has been driving a school bus for Granite School District since 1973. Both of his uncles were bus ddrivers for the district, which influenced his decision to apply for a position. Glen enjoys working with young people. He finds it a challenge (and a neccesity) to stay two steps ahead, instead of one step behind, if he wants to keep problems to a minimum, as well as to continue to be respected by the students. He believes in being friendly with students, but does not attempt to be their friend, finding that keeping a professional distance serves him best in establishing proper relationships with his riders. Glen has an excellent attendance record, with nearly two-hundred sick leave days available, should he need them. He attributes his nearly perfect attendance to wanting to "do the right or not at all" attitude.