CLERK OF THE YEAR
| 2021 Clerk of the Year Recipient Bonnie Wilkins, CMC City of Des Moines City Clerk & Communications Director Bonnie has been in her position for 9 years, has received her CMC and is working towards her MMC; has attended numerous WMCA Annual Conferences; and has been very active in several WMCA Committees, including Newsletter, Conference Planning, Awards, Scholarship, and Membership. In addition to performing all of the normal functions of a clerk, Bonnie is also the editor of a magazine the is distributed to all households in the jurisdiction; provides website and communications management, and monitors and responds to social media – often working outside of regular work hours. Bonnie is either involved in or volunteers for more than 10 community events, serves as a Police Foundation Board Member, served as project manager for her City Hall’s improvement project; served as Board Member President for Dollars for Scholars, which raises funds for recreational scholarships, and is a former founding board member of the Knight’s Car Club, an organization created to address liability concerns related to the Annual Wooden Boat and Car Show. Congratulations Bonnie and thank you for your commitment to both WMCA and your community! |
Past Recipients
2021 - Bonnie Wilkins, Des Moines 2020 - Alice Attwood, Tonasket 2019 - Deborah Estrada, Mercer Island 2018 - Christy O'Flaherty, Tukwila 2017 - Diana Quinn. Algona 2016 - Mari Ripp, Woodland 2015 - Dee Roberts, South Bend 2014 - Carol Etgen, Fife 2013 - Alice Bush, Lakewood 2012 - Ali Spietz, Mercer Island 2011 - Margo Tackett, Westport 2010 - Pam Kolacy, Port Townsend 2009 - Cheryl Proffitt-Schmidt, North Bend 2008 - Virginia Olsen, Mountlake Terrace 2007 - Terri Pfister, Spokane 2006 - Cindy Aldous, Marcus 2005 - Sharon Mattioli, Shoreline 2004 - Doris Sorum, Tacoma 2003 - Agnes Bennick, Yelm 2002 - Kelly Hennessey, Mill Creek 2001 - Roland Signett, Ferndale 2000 - Pam Olsen, Brewster 1999 - Diane Underwood, Cashmere 1998 - Linda Ruehle, Issaquah 1997 - Linda Alvar, Lynnwood 1996 - Margery Price, Kennewick 1995 - Mable Knowles, Waterville 1994 - Doris Schaible, Redmond 1993 - Marie O’Connell, Bellevue 1992 - Robin Wohlheuter, Auburn 1991 - Marie Jensen, Kent 1990 - Beverly Garvey,Prosser | Nomination CriteriaNominations are due by February 4, 2022. The criteria for the Clerk of the Year nomination include:
The nominee must have made significant contributions or performed outstanding service to WMCA, to the profession of municipal clerk, and to his/her individual municipality in the following areas:
Nominations should be submitted in a confidential manner and in collaboration with the nominee’s elected officials, appointed officials, supervisor, or colleagues by including letter(s) of support. The only WMCA members not eligible to be considered for nomination are those holding the office of President, President-Elect, Vice President and Past President. Don’t let this opportunity to recognize one of your peers pass you by! The WMCA President selects the Clerk of the Year. The person who nominated the Clerk of the Year will be notified to determine how the recipients jurisdiction, as well as family/guest(s), will be provided the necessary information should they wish to attend the annual banquet. |
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