DNRP Assistant Operations Manager Bing Subelbia has been honored with the People Leader Award, one of King County Executive’s Performance Excellence Awards which highlights a leader below the department or division leadership level who directly manages staff. The People Leader Award is one of three Leadership Excellence Awards honoring King County leaders who embody the Executive Branch values and drive for results that make King County better for employees and customers, and move King County closer to its True North: Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

Within the Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), Bing oversees the Parks Beautification Program, part of King County’s Jobs and Housing Program that connects people experiencing homelessness to employment, subsidized housing, and career services. With her leadership, Parks hired 27 people experiencing homelessness, and many have secured stable housing. Watch the video to learn how Bing’s compassionate leadership has changed the lives of participants in the program and brought a positive shift in how her team views people experiencing homelessness.

“Bing’s compassionate leadership has changed the lives of the participants in this program,” said April Putney, Deputy County Executive.

Congratulations Bing! View the award announcement and watch the video here.