KUCIMAT Award for Fellows Excellence


This award recognizes City/County Management Fellows who have performed in an exceptional manner during the fellowship year.

 

2024 Winners

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Brady Fisher
(MPA 2024)

"Brady was a pleasure to work with so I am pleased to nominate him for the KUCIMAT Fellows Excellence Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions during his year-long fellowship with the City of West Chicago. Brady's leadership in revising the City's 25-year-old Purchasing Manual and developing a comprehensive Boards and Commissions Handbook showcased his ability to strategically navigate complex projects and engage with various stakeholders. His exceptional communication skills, technical proficiency, and integral role within the Senior Leadership Team have left a lasting positive impact on our organization."

- Tia Messino and Michael Guttman | City of West Chicago, IL


Past Winners

YearNameInternship/Fellowship Location
2024Brady FisherWest Chicago, IL
2023Gillian StraubEdina, MN
2022Josh McAnarney & Adam VaughnTopeka, KS
2021Risi KarimEdina, MN
2020Davianna HumbleDouglas County, Kansas
2019Allie SalzCity of Wichita, KS
2018Brian BickersArlington County, VA
2017Kelly DumaisEdina, MN
2016Anna MitchellTrinidad, CO
2015Barack MatiteEudora, KS
2014Christina WattsTacoma, WA
2013Caitlin SteneRiver Falls, WI
2012Michelle StevensLexington, MA
2011Katie KillenShawnee, KS
2010Phil WagnerSugarland, TX
2009Trisha PalmerLee’s Summit, MO
2008John HarrensteinJohnson County, KS
2007Kathy WoernerLittle Rock, AR
2006Jonathan DouglasLawrence, KS
2006Emily WatsonChanute, KS
2005Audrey MerrellCity of Springfield, OH
2004Jeremy SmithVillage of Sussex, WI
2003Katie DanielSedona, AZ
2002Bernard SeegerDodge City, KS
2001Shannon Kroeger MeadowsSpringfield, OH
2000Jacob SpeersUniversity Park, TX
1999Michael BakerLexington, MA
1998Sherilyn LombosFremont, CA
1997Shanna SimsLexington, MA
1996Melisa LealWaco, TX
1994Cynthia BoeckerLexington, MA
1993Elisabeth RothCivic Council of Greater Kansas City