In spite of rain falling on Fountain Square on Wednesday, Tri-State public service workers handed out their yearly awards and recognition for those who did their jobs to the fullest.
Several hundred representatives from dozens of city, county, state and federal agencies were on hand for the 21st annual Greater Cincinnati Public Service Recognition celebration. The local recognition comes as governments around the country salute the work of their employees.
First up, were student groups that made a difference over the last year, including the Mt. Healthy High School 2009 Beta Club. They helped build a playground at Lake Gloria and tutored elementary school students.
Also recognized was the Indian Hill High School Recycling Team which took over an abandoned adult recycling project and made it work with student power.
The Moeller High School Advocates for Community Healing (MACH 1) was recognized for the number of volunteers they regularly send to the Drop Inn Center, St. Mary's, and the Mary Magdalene House, among many others.
Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr recognized five city employees including three Cincinnati police officers for going above and beyond their job descriptions to help the public.
Hamilton County Commission President David Pepper and County Administrator Patrick Thompson gave out seven awards to outstanding Hamilton County employees.
Other representatives from Northern Kentucky, the U.S. Government and the OKI Regional Council of Governments were also on hand to honor employees and other agencies.
9News Reporter Bill Price served as MC for the awards ceremonies.
