City of Rancho Cordova employees Edgar Medina, Doug Rietz, Danielle Hale, Ashley Kobe, Russell Ducharme and Amanda Norton represented the City very well at the PRSA awards. Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Cordova

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Staff in the City of Rancho Cordova are always striving for the best – as seen by the multiple awards and certifications recently achieved!

In the Building and Safety Department, Permit Technicians Naomi Smith and Brooke Lindquist recently obtained their ICC Permit Technician Certification. Obtaining the Permit Technician Certification demonstrates that one has a solid working knowledge of the construction codes and standards, and the certification provides professional recognition in the Building & Safety industry. Senior Building Permit Technician Wyatt Peter-Soliz earned his ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification and ICC Commercial Plans Examiner Certification, and Building Inspector Brandon Labelle also obtained his ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification and ICC Building Inspector Certification.

Additionally, Alexxiss Diaz in the Community Engagement Division attended the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) conference earlier this month and was chosen as the recipient for the MMANC Wes McClure Award. The award seeks to recognize outstanding Student Members who attend a recognized professional school for the purpose of entering the profession of public administration or local government management.

The city’s Communications Team recently received two awards from the California Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The team received awards in two categories, including Collateral Materials/Publications and Special Events. The Communications Team received an award for the 20th anniversary of cityhood campaign which included art exhibits, parades, community celebrations and more. The 20th anniversary book also won an award, which can be viewed at CityofRanchoCordova.org/experience/20th-anniversary.

Dalia Fadl and Edgar Medina in the Public Works Department both were honored with well-deserved awards. Principal Engineer Dalia Fadl received an Outstanding Service Award from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). Over the past three years, Dalia has contributed to CASQA as a dedicated board member and served as the board’s chair for the last two years. Principal Engineer Edgar Medina was selected as an American Public Works Association (APWA) Sacramento Chapter Manager of the Year in the Transportation category. He helped deliver numerous complex projects in partnership with the Public Works Team, contractors and other project partners. Additionally, Assistant Civil Engineer Jesse Yabes obtained his professional engineering license.

“I’m proud of our dedicated team for their outstanding achievements, from winning prestigious awards to successfully completing new training programs. Congratulations to all!” said Rancho Cordova City Manager Micah Runner.

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