Five senior managers from the Town of Rocky Mountain House have received the Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) Dedicated Senior Team Award for 2024.

The award which “recognizes an outstanding municipal team that demonstrates service excellence and dedication to municipal government” was presented Sept. 24 at the ABmunis President’s Dinner at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.

Award recipients are Corporate Services Director Betty Quinlan, Director of Planning Dean Schweder, Director of Engineering & Operations Rob Shanks, Director of Parks and Recreation Wes Amendt, as well as CAO Dean Krause.

Rocky Town Councillor Tina Hutchinson, who was involved in the initial application process, says she’s proud of the team.

“We want our residents to know that administration is leading the province in municipal management,” says Hutchinson.

The councillor also adds it’s not just the contributions of senior managers that’s excellent, but that every Town of Rocky Mountain House employee holds themselves to a high standard.

“Council is very fortunate to have such skill and certification amongst our senior team, as well as amongst our entire team,” says Hutchinson.

She notes there was a significant “clean up” of administrative practices that started about six years ago, and today residents benefit from the more streamlined organization.

The Dedicated Senior Team award was presented to senior management team members from the Town of Rocky Mountain House at the ABmunis President’s Dinner Sept. 24 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino (Jordan Rein/94.5 Rewind Radio)

The award was among just five categories that were handed out during the night.

Other winners include:

Dedicated CAO Award: Thomas Goulden, CAO of Stony Plain.

Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award: Presented to elected officials of municipalities who have served 20 or more years on municipal council.

•    Annabelle Wiseman, Summer Village of Jarvis Bay
•    Brian Waterhouse, Summer Village of Sundance Beach
•    Craig Copeland, City of Cold Lake
•    Mark Stannard, Town of Coronation
•    Paul Webb, Town of Bowden
•    Robb Stuart, Town of Bowden
•    Robert Dumanowski, City of Medicine Hat
•    Sandi Benford, Summer Village of South View
•    Wayne Milaney, Town of Bowden

Alberta Municipalities Award of Excellence: The Award of Excellence acknowledges outstanding civic leadership by either past or present municipal elected officials who have held office for at least four years in Alberta.

•    Anna Underwood, Town of Wembley
•    Donna Buchinski, Town of Falher
•    Ralph Leriger, Town of Westlock

Life Membership Award: This award recognizes individuals for their extraordinary contributions to Alberta Municipalities over an extended period.

•    Ron Hemhold

The Alberta Municipalities Convention & Trade Show occurs annually where municipalities have a chance to network, learn about processes to better lead their communities, and vote on resolutions for municipal affairs.

The Red Deer convention runs Sept. 24-27 at Westerner Park.