2020 Division Awards

Janice Duquesnel

The Florida Park Service is proud to announce the 2020 Florida State Parks' award winners. Each recipient has demonstrated excellence in their field and provided exemplary service to Florida State Parks and their visitors. You can learn more by clicking the individual awards below or discover multi-recipient award information in the initiative menu. 

Individual Awards

Heather Shuke-Nelson
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2020 Employee of the Year

Heather Shuke-Nelson has received the Employee of the Year Award.
Wilburt Gilliam
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2020 Public Service Award

Wilburt Gilliam worked 24 years for the Florida Park Service, all at Maclay Gardens, before he retired in 2018. He worked as a park attendant and was promoted to park ranger in the 1980s.
Paul Rice
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2020 Resource Manager of the Year

Paul Rice has received the 2020 Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Award.

Sarah Waddell and Arthur Carlton
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2020 Hank Smith Award for Excellence in Research

Sarah Waddell and Arthur Carton have received the Hank Smith Award for Excellence in Research.
Leeanne Chandler
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2020 Award for Excellence in Administration

Leeanne Chandler has received the Award for Excellence in Administration.
Assistant Park Manager Joseph "Joe Berger"
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2020 Award for Excellence in Maintenance

Henry Gonzalez has received the Award for Excellence in Maintenance.

Rianna Elliot
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2020 Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management

Rianna Elliott has received the Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management.
Boardwalk at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park.
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2020 Division Team Award

The District 2 Construction Team has received the Division Team Award.
Officer Bertolami
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2020 Wildlife Officer of the Year

Officer Mario Bertolami has received the Fish and Wildlife Officer of the Year Award.