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The City of Littleton recognized three of its employees, citing their hard work, creative problem solving and dedication to their jobs.
Michelle Graboski of the Bemis Public Library, Sarah White in the Public Works Department and Dylan Malewska of the Littleton Museum were all lauded at a crowded city event.
They recently received “Outstanding Employee of the Year” awards and $1,000 each for their efforts in 2023.
The award honors all-star employees who are well-known for their performance and service, said Kelli Narde, the city’s director of communications. These employees are dependable, accountable, communicative, respectful and professional.
Graboski, a business support assistant at the library, has been working in her position for just over a year. In that time, she impressed her colleagues with her fast learning, ambitious ideas and responsiveness.
“She has streamlined processes, organized events and volunteers, improved communications and made everyone feel heard and cared for,” her nominators wrote. “She’s like our mom in the best way — she keeps us all on track and makes sure we’ve got what we need, even if that’s just a listening ear.”
White started her role as a water resources manager in the Public Works Department in early 2023.
Early in her role, she coordinated relief and mitigation efforts for flash flooding and the rare Category 1 tornado that touched down south of the city limits last year. Shortly thereafter, she managed emergency response and repairs for several culvert collapses and sinkholes.
“Sarah’s efforts are still ongoing, as lasting effects from the storms are still being addressed,” her nominator wrote. “Sarah continues to meet and surpass the expectations of her position and community, and we all can look to her as a model employee of our organization.”
Like White, Malewska, overcame serious challenges in his job in 2023.
The aging Littleton Museum buildings had multiple heating/air conditioning system failures, 43 roof leaks, storm damage and needed other repairs. As the lead facility maintenance technician at the museum when he was nominated, it was Malewska’s role to repair many of these issues.
“Dylan has done an amazing job prioritizing our emergency and high-priority projects this year,” Museum Director Becky Kosma, Malewska’s supervisor, wrote for the nomination. “Thanks to Dylan, the museum has strengthened relationships with many other departments and has us set up for success in the coming years. He has had a very trying year but rose to the challenge like a champion and I am proud to have him on my team!”
Read more about the event here.
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