Oct. 31, 2022
 City of Tyler Councilmembers and Mayor photographed at the Tyler Rose Garden. Left to right; Councilmembers Brad Curtis, Shirley McKellar, James Wynne, Mayor Don Warren, Councilmembers Stuart Hene, Bob Westbrook, and Broderick McGee
City of Tyler wins national and statewide excellence awards
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the Tyler City Council was presented with national and statewide awards recognizing various City programs.
"These awards recognize that these projects, our City Council's direction, and our employees are among the best in the state," said City Manager Ed Broussard. "It is a great honor to our organization and our community."
The City of Tyler earned two 2022 Municipal Excellence Awards recognizing the City's management innovation and public safety programs for cities with populations over 25,000. The awards recognized the City for its Infants at Work pilot program and the addition of a Homeless Coordinator position for the Tyler Police Department.
 Organizational Development Department presents their awards to City Councilmembers and Mayor Don Warren at the City Council meeting on Oct. 26, 2022.
The Infants at Work program started in 2021 as an initiative to improve the work-life integration for employees by recognizing a parent's and caregiver's responsibility to their job and family. The program supports City staff with the transition to parenthood by allowing them to bring their babies to work until they are six months old.
The City of Tyler was also recognized by Smith County Champions for Children as the 2022 Champions for Children Corporate Champion Award for the City's effort in supporting employees with newborn children through the Infants at Work program.
In the fall of 2021, the Tyler Police Department added the position of Homeless Coordinator and assigned Officer Johnny Green to the role. Officer Green works with the homeless population as the homeless coordinator to identify individual needs and access local resources. Since the position was created, homelessness in Tyler has decreased, and more individuals are seeking social services.
 Lt. Matt Amyser, Sergeant Kevin Mobley and Chief Jimmy Toler of the Tyler Police Department present their award to Tyler City Councilmembers and Mayor Don Warren at the City Council meeting on Oct. 26, 2022.
TML’s Municipal Excellence Awards recognize and encourage the achievements of Texas cities in meeting the challenge of municipal governance. Innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, increasing resident participation, and reaching toward higher service levels are all daily occurrences in Texas cities, and they deserve recognition. This awards program seeks out the best of these programs to honor.
 The Communications Department presents their awards to City Councilmembers and Mayor Don Warren at the City Council meeting on Oct. 26, 2022.
The City of Tyler Communications team also won international, national and statewide excellence awards this year. The 2020-2021 Annual Report received the Award of Excellence from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO). The City's Roses and Weeds Podcast earned the national excellence award for Most Innovative Communications from The City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA). Lastly, two Walking with Bob videos received the international Hermes Platinum Awards.
City of Tyler employees recognized for years of service
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Tyler City Council recognized two employees for their service and outstanding commitment to the City of Tyler. At this important milestone, City Council and staff expressed their sincere appreciation for the dedication and for the special contribution they make to the organization. Together, these employees represent 55 years of service with the City of Tyler.
 Judy Minor, Court Technician, 30 years of service
 Robert Hanna, Commercial Equipment Operator, 25 years of service
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