+Nicole Perry
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
I have interacted with Nicole on several occasions with concerns I had. She was very prompt with answering my phone calls and getting the concerns I had resolved you can tell. She truly cares about her community and making it a better place. You need more employees like her that is quick and can resolve issues quickly and is very professional.
+Nicole Perry
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Nicole is been with the city of Goldsboro for about one year and during this year, she has demonstrated a tremendous amount of willingness to grow and learn to be a better employee and team player. She is always available and willing to assist any co-worker and citizen if needed. She loves to work for the city and represents the city very well. She is very well respected within the department and others, Nicole during the short time she is being with the city she has taking few classes to better her self and knowledge to assist the citizens of Goldsboro better. She just took the building one class and passed it now is getting ready to take the state exam.
+NICOLE PERRY
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
NICOLE PERRY IS AN AWESOME CO-WORKER. IN THE SHORT TIME SHE HAS BEEN HERE, THE DEPARTMENT HAS COME TO ADMIRIATION. HER RELIABILITY, PASSION FOR THE JOB AND TEAMWORK IS EXCEPTIONAL. SHE DEFINITLEY SETS THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE DEPARTMENT. NICOLE ALWAYS MAKE THE DAY INTERESTING AND FRUITFUL. I ADMIRE HER DEDICATION AND POSITIVITY TO OUR TEAM MAKES US STRONG. IT ALWAYS AN HONOR TO WORK ALONGSIDE NICOLE PERRY.
+Nicole Perry
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
I nominate Nicole Perry for her professionalism and hard work with succeeding in our code enforcement department. Her work has helped our team achieve our goals as a group and to strive for better processes and function. She is well deserving of the award.
+Nicole Perry
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Ms. Nicole Perry is an excellent Code Enforcement Officer.
+Jennifer Proctor
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
Nomination Remarks
I am thrilled to nominate Jennifer Proctor for the Employee of the Quarter award. She has demonstrated outstanding commitment and excellence in her role as Executive Assistant for the Public Utilities Department, and constantly goes above and beyond her core responsibilities.
Professionalism: Jennifer recently completed the "Managing Public Records for Local Government Employees class, showcasing her commitment to continuous professional development. This not only enhances her own skills but also helps her bring more knowledge to our team and city operations.
Integrity: Jennifer took the initiative to ensure that everyone including Distributions and Collections who are new to the Public Utilities Department were being paid the correct amount for their certifications, ensuring fairness and transparency within our organization. This speaks to her unwavering integrity, as she went beyond her regular duties to uphold city standards.
Customer Focus: She set up next year's operator's logs and verified the accuracy of formulas, even though this task wasn't a part of her official job description. She did this because she wants to help make everyone's job a little easier and it demonstrates how she strives to make work processes more efficient for public utility employees.
Jennifer's efforts set a standard of excellence, making her an undeniable asset to our team. Her ability to anticipate and meet the needs of our organization with professionalism and integrity is truly praiseworthy. Without a doubt, she deserves recognition as the Employee of the Quarter.
+Nicole Perry
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Nicole is an exceptional employee who consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to both her team and the citizens we serve. She leads by example every single day, showing patience, respect, and a commitment to doing the job the right way. Her work ethic sets a high standard within our department.
Nicole frequently goes above and beyond her normal responsibilities. For example, she is always willing to step in and assist with fieldwork when the team is short-staffed, ensuring that operations never fall behind. She doesn’t hesitate to help new employees by giving clear direction, demonstrating proper procedures, and making sure they feel supported and confident in their roles. Her guidance has helped many employees grow professionally and feel more connected to the team.
Her integrity shows in the way she communicates—with honesty, fairness, and consistency. Nicole handles difficult situations professionally, whether she is resolving a citizen concern, assisting with a property issue, or managing a time-sensitive task. She takes ownership of problems and ensures they are addressed promptly and correctly. Citizens often express appreciation for her responsiveness and her willingness to listen and help.
Nicole’s customer-focused approach is one of her greatest strengths. She makes it a priority to respond to citizen complaints or requests quickly, and she follows through until the issue is fully resolved. She understands that the quality of our work directly affects the community, and she always puts the citizens’ satisfaction first.
Overall, Nicole’s professionalism, dedication, and daily commitment to excellence make her highly deserving of this award. Her contributions strengthen our department and positively impact the city as a whole.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny is been with the city of Goldsboro for about 20 years and during those years, he has demonstrated a tremendous amount of willingness to grow and learn to be a better supervisor and team player. He is always available and willing to assist any co-worker and citizen if needed. He loves to work for the city and represents the city very well. He is very well respected within the department and others, still going to schools and seminars to better his knowledge.
+Kenneth Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny is has been a great mentor to me the past two years I've been with the Planning Department. He is very personable and and his professionalism reaches beyond the day to day work in the office. He is a great team player and I have lots to learn from him. Always willing to let me sit in on different projects and ask questions. Go Kenny!
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny is an exceptional leader and supervisor who consistently demonstrates professionalism and a strong commitment to customer service. He goes above and beyond to support his coworkers, always ensuring that they have the guidance and resources they need to succeed. Kenny's work ethic and positive attitude significantly contribute to the success of our team and the satisfaction of the citizens we serve.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny Talton is always going above and beyond to Inspire us all. His consistency and commitment to the department makes us strong. His leadership and loyalty makes us want to shine everyday. His dedication inspires us all. Its an honor to work with a greater leader. Thank you Mr. Kenny.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
I nominate Kenny for his great leadership and professionalism in helping our team and department get the answers and results we need. He is always a helping hand when needed and never shy's away from getting the job done. He is a great supervisor to be working under.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Incredible all-around aspects that Mr. Kenny Talton exemplfies as a Supervisor are so evident
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny is an exceptional leader and supervisor who consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to both his team and the citizens we serve. He leads by example every single day, showing patience, respect, and a commitment to doing the job the right way. His work ethic sets the standard for our department.
Kenny frequently goes above and beyond his normal responsibilities. For example, he is always willing to step in and assist with fieldwork when we are short-staffed, ensuring that operations never fall behind. He doesn’t hesitate to help new employees by giving clear direction, demonstrating proper procedures, and making sure they feel supported and confident in their roles. His guidance has helped many employees grow professionally and feel more connected to the team.
His integrity shows in the way he communicates—with honesty, fairness, and consistency. Kenny handles difficult situations professionally, whether he is resolving a citizen concern, assisting with a property issue, or managing a time-sensitive task. He takes ownership of problems and ensures they are addressed promptly and correctly. Citizens often express appreciation for his responsiveness and his willingness to listen and help.
Kenny’s customer-focused approach is one of his greatest strengths. He makes it a priority to respond to citizen complaints or requests quickly, and he follows through until the issue is fully resolved. He understands that the quality of our work directly affects the community, and he always puts the citizens’ satisfaction first.
Overall, Kenny’s professionalism, leadership, and daily commitment to excellence make him highly deserving of this award. His contributions not only strengthen our department but also positively impact the city as a whole.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny is an exceptional leader and supervisor within the Planning Department, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving both his team and the citizens of our community. His knowledge of planning procedures, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and departmental protocols is unmatched, and he uses that expertise to guide staff with clarity and confidence. Kenny sets a high standard for leadership, not only through his work ethic but through the respect and fairness he shows to everyone he interacts with.
Kenny regularly goes above and beyond his responsibilities to ensure the Planning Department operates smoothly and efficiently. When complicated cases arise—such as zoning violations, property maintenance complaints, junk vehicle cases, or issues involving abandoned or unsafe structures—Kenny takes initiative to investigate thoroughly, coordinate with the appropriate departments, and provide clear direction to staff. He approaches each case with professionalism, ensuring that enforcement is handled consistently, respectfully, and in accordance with city regulations.
He is especially skilled at assisting new employees who are learning the complexities of planning and code enforcement work. Kenny takes the time to walk them through zoning ordinances, inspection procedures, documentation requirements, and proper methods of communicating with property owners. His patience and willingness to explain not just the “what,” but the “why,” helps employees feel confident and knowledgeable when they’re out in the field or speaking with citizens. Many team members have grown stronger in their roles as a direct result of Kenny’s guidance and mentorship.
Kenny’s integrity shines in the way he manages difficult or sensitive planning-related cases. Whether he is addressing a citizen complaint about a neglected property, handling a complicated land-use concern, or working through an issue involving city–county ownership of parcels, Kenny always remains calm, professional, and solutions-oriented. He ensures that every case is documented correctly, timelines are followed, and property owners receive clear and fair communication. His commitment to doing things the right way protects both the city and the citizens we serve.
Customer service is one of Kenny’s greatest strengths. Planning Department issues can be confusing for residents—whether they involve zoning questions, permit requirements, setback concerns, or compliance notices. Kenny takes the time to explain processes clearly and respectfully, ensuring that citizens understand what is required and why. He follows up promptly, keeps citizens informed, and works hard to resolve concerns in a timely and professional manner. Many residents have expressed appreciation for his responsiveness, helpfulness, and willingness to listen.
Kenny also plays a critical role in building strong working relationships with other city departments, including Inspections, Public Works, Police, and Legal. When a case requires cross-department coordination—such as dangerous structures, litter enforcement, nuisance violations, or property ownership issues—Kenny ensures everyone is on the same page and that the situation is handled efficiently and correctly. His leadership strengthens interdepartmental communication and keeps operations running smoothly.
Beyond his technical skills, Kenny fosters a positive and productive work environment. He encourages open communication, teamwork, and accountability. He recognizes the strengths of each employee and assigns tasks in a way that promotes learning, efficiency, and success. Even during high-volume periods or challenging enforcement cycles, Kenny maintains a positive attitude that keeps morale high and helps the team stay focused and motivated.
Overall, Kenny’s leadership, planning expertise, and consistent dedication make him an outstanding supervisor and an invaluable asset to the city. His contributions not only improve the effectiveness of the Planning Department but also have a meaningful, lasting impact on the quality and appearance of our community. For these reasons and many more, Kenny is highly deserving of this award.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
I nominate Kenny Talton for employee performance award. Kenny demonstrates quality leadership skills that make him a great leader. As a former police officer and veteran, these skills are crucial in encouraging and motivating employees to accomplish any mission. I have met many supervisors, leaders and bosses who do not possess these qualities. Kenny is always pleasant and approachable. I have been employed with the city for a year and Kenny has always been there when I needed him. He is always available and receptive. Kenny is always interested in what I have to say and open-minded. He is very observant to the department and every individual employees needs. He stays engaged with the team. Every time I see Kenny he greets me with a smile and eye contact. This is important for employee motivation. He always dresses and presents himself professionally. He has a great sense of humor and never judges anyone. His attitude and his reaction towards me and the staff are beyond reproach and speaks volume. I nominate Kenny Talton for supervisor of the quarter.
+Kenny Talton
Award Criteria
- Professionalism – Demonstrated performance, competence, resourcefulness and courtesy.
- Integrity – Acting honestly, morally, ethically and reliably to serve and represent of community.
- Customer-Focus – Responding in a timely manner and ensuring all aspects of the City service put citizen’s satisfaction first.
- Other – Major professional achievements
Nomination Remarks
Kenny has excelled the standard on many occasions in line with our workplace needs regardless of what they may be. Kenny assisted Code Enforcement in making sure our team got the legal help and go ahead to further our cases to make sure they were taken care of in a timely and effective manner. Any questions or help we need he is always there to help. Kenny is not only a great supervisor in the planning department but also a stand-up guy in and out of the office. I nominate Kenny for his great efforts, professionalism, and kindness. He is well deserving of it.