Ministry of the Public Service Hosts Top Performer Awards

PM Pierre presents Public Service Top Performer Award to Urian Serieux

Earlier this month, the Department of Public Service held the first formal Minister of the Public Service Top Performer Awards Ceremony at the Financial Administrative Centre, under the theme, “Public Sector Modernization: Repositioning and Rebranding the Public Service to Improve Service Delivery.”

The Top Performer Awards is an initiative of Public Service Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, to rebrand and reposition the Public Service. The awards programme recognizes public officers for their commitment and dedication to their work, and for providing exemplary public services to citizens to further motivate and inspire other officers.

The inaugural Top Performer Awards was held in 2023, during the Public Service Fair at Derek Walcott Square. Chief Complaints Officer in the Ministry of Commerce Lyra Thomas-Joseph won the Minister’s Award.

This year, 18 agencies submitted the names of the Top Performers within their respective agencies. All submissions were thoroughly reviewed by an independent committee consisting of professionals who deliberated and selected the Top Performer for 2024.

The Top Performers from the agencies attended the awards ceremony accompanied by representatives of their agencies, as well as other government officials including the Deputy Governor General, Mr. Felix Finisterre, Prime Minister, Honourable Phillip J. Pierre, Honourable Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, Minister of the Public Service, Labour and Gender Affairs, other Cabinet ministers, and the Cabinet Secretary.

Each Top Performer was presented with a plaque as a token of appreciation, and a special gift by their respective ministers or Heads of Department.

PM Pierre revealed the name of the Top Performer for 2024 to culminate the event.

Urian Serieux from the Electoral Department was selected as the Minister of the Public Service Top Performer for 2024.