At the association’s annual conference at the Lake Buena Vista Hilton in Orlando, the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) presented its 2016 awards to the following individuals:
President’s Award (Given by the president in appreciation for someone who has unswervingly supported the profession of city and county management)
Kurt Bressner, ICMA-CM, statewide coordinator, Senior Advisors of ICMA and FCCMA and resident of Vero Beach
If You Care, You Do! (Given by the board of directors to an FCCMA member for going above-and-beyond on a project or program)
Tracy Miller, manager of strategy development for Sarasota County
Richard (Dick) Simmons Lifetime Achievement Award (given in memory of a past president and 60+ years FCCMA member who served the profession or the Association in a manner or to a degree that merits such recognition)
Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director Emeritus
Michael J. Roberto Award for Career Development (given in memory of a past president who emphasized mentoring and development of others; nominated by the local government)
Dave Bullock, ICMA-CM, town manager, Longboat Key
Award for Career Excellence (given in recognition an outstanding career in local public management; nominated by the local government)
Pam Brangaccio, ICMA-CM, city manager, New Smyrna Beach
Assistant for Excellence in Leadership (specifically for a deputy or assistant; nominated by the local government)
George Brown, deputy city manager, Boca Raton
President’s Gavel Plaque (given in recognition of voluntary leadership by the board of directors and membership)
Michael Pleus, ICMA-CM, city manager, DeLand
Outgoing Executive Board (given in recognition of voluntary leadership by the board of directors and membership)
Jill Silverboard, ICMA-CM, assistant city manager, Clearwater
B. Harold Farmer Scholarship (academic scholarship given in memory of an FCCMA past president; includes stipend to attend the annual conference)
William J. Corbett, III P.E. – employee with city of Cape Coral, and student at Florida Gulf Coast University
Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship (given in memory of the FLC longtime executive director, who emphasized advocacy; includes stipend to attend conference)
Ashley Nicole Paden, Florida State University and intern with Leon County
Emerging Professionals Scholarships (provides conference registration and stipend to future local government managers)
Terri Lea Hugie, ICMA Senior Fellow, Fort Lauderdale
Jason Lawrence, Intern with Volusia County
Michelle Tipton, ICMA Senior Fellow, Clearwater, Largo and Oldsmar
“Every year, FCCMA gathers to honor members who are receiving these awards for their outstanding contributions to the profession and to this association,” commented President Michael Pleus at the awards ceremony. “This is an opportunity to show our respect for each recipient and to thank them for all they do.”
FCCMA was formed in 1946 and is an affiliate of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), which awards the designation of Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM). The FCCMA has over 600 members across Florida. FCCMA is a member-driven, ethical, inclusive organization committed to the council-manager and commission-manager forms of government, dedicated to effective partnerships with elected officials, devoted to the advancement of excellence in professional management of local government in the state of Florida and determined to provide quality of service to its membership and the local governments it serves.
