From the Management Team: Annual Caught in the Act Award Winners

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 04/08/2025 10:20 AM EDT

Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Caught in the Act of the Year Award and 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award as part of our program dedicated to recognizing employees who go above and beyond to provide exemplary service. As you know, we present a Caught in the Act Award each quarter of the year, then among those four, select one of those recipients to receive the Caught in the Act of the Year Award, which is essentially our employee of the year.

2024 Caught in the Act of the Year:

Deputy Johnathan Carter

Caught in the Act Award of the Year Recipient Johnathan Carter

We are proud to recognize Deputy Johnathan Carter (Sheriff's Office), a dedicated School Resource Officer at Prospect Elementary School, as our Caught in the Act Employee of the Year for 2024. He has demonstrated exceptional commitment to school safety and engagement with an innovative approach to involving staff and teachers in proactive safety discussions, which has strengthened the partnership between law enforcement and the school community. Through his leadership, Carter has initiated engaging programs that promote awareness, preparedness, and collaboration - ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students and staff alike.

2024 Caught in the Act Team Awards

We are also thrilled to recognize two outstanding teams with the 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award. This annual award honors groups of employees who work together to achieve meaningful solutions that make a tangible impact on our community.

Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser Team

Justin Lesperance, Becky Hatley, Casey Deese, Mary Chickoree, and Susie Calkins

Child Health Support Team

Dorothy Tran, Kara Keith, Jackie Deakin, Cindy Spratt, and Alexis Sabul

Two Employee Teams Honored with Union County’s 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award

Additionally, in 2024, we presented the Lifesaver Award to 12 employees! Read about each of those on the Employee Recognition page on County Connect.

Please join us in congratulating these employees on their well-deserved awards.

Our Employee Recognition Program relies on nominations from peers to identify outstanding individuals like those named above. Your nominations provide invaluable insights into the remarkable contributions of our colleagues, shaping our community and fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make a difference every day in our organization and community.

Sincerely,

Brian Matthews, Patrick Niland, Clayton Voignier

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