Tom Clements, former executive director of the state Department of Corrections, was recognized posthumously Monday by Colorado, which honored employees in his memory.
Clements was murdered, at his Monument home on March 19, 2013.
On Monday, Gov. John Hickenlooper honored Clements’ work and memory by recognizing state employees for exceptional service and bestowing on them the Tom Clements Better Government Awards.
The Great Customer Service Award recognized Colorado Department of Human Services employees for increasing reports of child abuse and neglect via a statewide hotline, according to a governor’s news release. The Great Results Award was given to Department of Regulatory Affairs employees for reducing the time required to process an application and issue a license to pharmacists and mental health practitioners by up to 78 percent.
“Tom believed that public service was an honor. He modeled this through his daily commitment to quality services for Coloradans,” Hickenlooper said. “The teams honored today provide exceptional value to the people we serve. Their work does more than honor Tom’s memory. It ensures his spirit lives on.”
The awards were judged by a panel of business leaders with expertise in customer service.
