County Wins 45 Awards from National Association of Counties

ALL >> The County of San Bernardino’s innovative and groundbreaking programs earned 45 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), continuing a tradition of recognition from the organization. Every year, NACo recognizes programs across the country that modernize county government and increase services to county residents. This year, NACo awarded 618 entries from 112 counties in 34 states. In 2015, San Bernardino County won 46 Achievement Awards from NACo, the most in the nation. In 2014, the County won 31 NACo Achievement Awards. This year, San Bernardino County distinguished itself in Southern California where Los Angeles and San Diego counties each won 47 awards, Orange County won 10 and Riverside County won four. “I’m so proud of the work our employees and departments do every day to improve the lives of our residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos. “I congratulate all the departments and those who continue to distinguish themselves on a national scale.” The Board of Supervisors will recognize and honor the people and departments responsible for the winning programs and services below at an upcoming public meeting: NACo Child Mental Health: A Comprehensive, Collaborative Strategy Gateway Mock Trial Program Law Day Program Meeting Kinship Needs through a Resource Portal Parent Partner Program and Services Psychotropic Medication Protocol Take the Lead Campaign Homeward Bound Project Adopt My Elections Gateway – A Program to Provide Customized Election Information The Veteran, Senior and Homeowner Exemption Outreach Program Bloomington Intergenerational Housing Project Fontana Siena Apartments Housing Project SPARC Initiative Faster Election Night Results Program Probation DRRSC Employment Readiness, Training and Placement Program Special Victims K-9 Unit El Niño Threat Flood Mitigation Program Storm Emergency Computer Application Job-Driven SlingShot Initiative Transitions Program Workforce Development Board Human Centered Design Expedited Solar Permitting System Children & Youth Collaborative Services (CYCS) – Intensive Eating Disorders Program Domestic Violence Health Care Partnership ICEMA Statewide EMS Data Repository Integrating EMS and HIE Child Support Services Community Education Mental Health First Aid Training Program Effective Collaboration Improving Maternal Mental Health Engaging Fathers in the Inland Empire Family Stabilization Housing Support Program In-Home Supportive Services Program Integrity Initiatives Stakeholder Engagement and Interagency Coordination Support Group for Families of Conservatees TAD Leaders in Action (LiA) Workshop Transitional Assistance Department Processing Center Triage Engagement and Support Teams (TEST) Workforce Development Department Partnership Department of Behavioral Health Patient Rights Grievance Tracking Log ISD Department Diversity Website Leadership Training Summer Reading Program: Revamp and Restructure Coordination of Compensation and Benefits for Victims of the San Bernardino Terrorist Attack BRASS Report [END]