Okaloosa County BOCC — February 4, 2014 — Barbara Chestnut Submission 2013 — reading text

H.E.R.O. Feedback Form) Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Okaloosa County (To be completed by Department Director) Employee’s Full Name: Barbara Chestnut Department: Public Safety / EMS Job Title: EMT Detail reasons why Director is nominating employee for a H.E.R.O. Award: On the night November, 23 2013 Barbara Chestnut reminded us all of what a true humanitarian and selfless act looks like. She transported a very sick child (and her great grandmother) from North Okaloosa Medical Center to Sacred Heart Childrens Hospital in Pensacola, Fl. The grandmother, who had legal custody of her and her three other young siblings had not eaten all day, was hungry, and had no money to buy food. Barbara recognized that the elderly woman was tired, weak and needed to eat. Without hesitation Barbara took the grandmother to the Wendys next door to the hospital and bought her a meal, simply because she needed it and for no other reason. In doing so she showed the highest level of compassion and tenderness to another person when it really mattered. For this reason | recommend that Barbara Chestnut be recognized for her humanitarian efforts on that night. Nominating Dire Signature: Date: Lelie Send this form, along with any documentation (if applicable) to HR for review. a \ Approve || Deny HR Director Review: ¢ < Comments: A tree act of Itindness! LN County Administrator (or designee) signature; Za yneee Life Date: tp sf 2 Directions to CAO staff: If approved: Forward to Public Information Officer If denied: Copies of this form and any supporting documentation, if applicable, to Director Original copy of this form and any supporting documentation to HR Directions to PIO: Revised 04/09/09 Make a copy of the paperwork and send the originals to HR Coordinate the following: picture of employee on website (if agreeable), press release, public recognition at a BOCC meeting, and spotlight in the next County Newsletter Directions for HR: Payroll HR Specialist process 8 hours of leave for all approved employees All paperwork to be filed in employees HR file Revised 04/09/09