Congratulations to Recipients of the 2024 Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service

Last week, City Manager Yi-An Huang announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding City Employee Award and the 2023 and 2024 Brian Murphy Awards for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service.

The City Manager’s Outstanding Employee Awards (OEA) program recognizes employees nominated by peers, department leaders, and/or members of the community for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work, and dedication to public service. The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service is a distinguished recognition given to leaders who display extraordinary qualities in the workplace and dedication to community service.

Please join City Manager Huang in congratulating the 2024 OEA winners:

• Carrine Bury, Outreach Worker/Program Assistant, Human Services
• Joseph Fournier, Captain, Fire Department
• Wallensteen Joseph, Technical Support, Information Technology Department
• Anna Kaplan, Director of Epidemiology and Data Services, Cambridge Public Health Department
• Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager, Department of Public Works
• Rob Linke, Operations Manager, Department of Public Works
• Daniel Liss, Principal Budget Analyst, Budget Office
• Bridget Martin, Communications Manager, Human Services
• Phillip McDavitt, Lieutenant, Cambridge Police Department
• Alyssa Pacy, Senior Librarian, Cambridge Public Library
• Bayyinah Pandolfo, Teacher, Community Learning Center, Human Services
• Tim Puopolo, Fresh Pond Reservation Outreach and Ranger, Water Department
• Cara Seiderman, Transportation Planner, Community Development
• Kate Thurman, Disability Project Coordinator, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Human Services
• Melissa Young, Enterprise Application Specialist, Information Technology Department
  
  

• 2023 -  Dr. Lisa Dobberteen, Medical Director, School Health and Public Health Programs, Cambridge Public Health Department
• 2024 - Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Cambridge Historical Commission

The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service, first given in 2015, exemplifies – much like the late Assistant City Manager for Community Development, Brian Murphy – the essence of selflessness and a steadfast philosophy of paying it forward. The award recognizes how a leader creates a supportive and nurturing learning environment for their colleagues while setting a standard for their peers in providing effective public service. Through their unwavering commitment and mentorship, this award recognizes leaders who prepare the City's workforce for success and generously share their expertise and knowledge. The candidate for this award is deeply committed to continuous professional development, embodying leadership, and service in every aspect of their career.

During the ceremony, City Manager Huang stated, "Cambridge is an incredible city and we do so much to celebrate what we do in our community from the amazing libraries that are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods, the youth centers that serve our kids and families, the public safety officers and staff who keep us safe, the day to day service that is happening across all our departments, and so much more. We celebrate the hard work and dedication of City staff and some of the outstanding people that I’m so proud to work with." 

This year's recipients were honored at a special ceremony on Friday, May 17 in the Sullivan Chamber of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue.

To learn more about the awards and past recipients, please visit Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership and Public Service (cambridgema.gov).

Watch OEA Award Ceremony Video