The nomination period for the Executive’s Best-Run Government Awards is now open through Feb. 16.

​​​​​​​The annual awards, formerly known as the Performance Excellence Awards, honor Executive Branch employees and teams for their exceptional contributions in leadership, innovation, and Lean maturity.

There are three award categories: 

• Innovation Awards: People, Cost, Service, Equity, Racial & Social Justice, Climate & Environmental Stewardship 
• Leadership Excellence Awards: People Leader, Individual Contributor, Fred Jarrett Award 
• Road to Excellence Awards: Divisions that achieve Stabilization Level or higher on all categories of the Lean Maturity Model.  

​​​​​​​Any King County employee can nominate a team or individual for an Innovation or Leadership Excellence Award. You may review the nomination criteria here. 

We look forward to seeing your nominations and celebrating the many great achievements from 2023.