PSRW recognizes and celebrates the employees of DOR during the second week in May, which is designated Public Service Recognition Week, honoring the dedication of all state, federal, and local government workers. 

PSRW shines a spotlight on the unwavering dedication of state, federal, and local government workers nationwide, including those right here in Colorado and each of you at the Department of Revenue.

This year’s theme, “Ambassadors of Public Service,” emphasizes the essential role each of you plays as champions for our great state. 

You are the embodiment of public service excellence.
Questions? Reach out to Sonya.Thordsen@state.co.us

May 2: The Purchasing and Contracts (PAC) team of seven employees are truly seven unsung heroes.  Watch this short video to learn more about our PAC Team and read about the team and the amazing work they do every day for DOR! Cheers to the super heroes of PAC!

May 5: Let’s celebrate the “small but mighty” Natural Medicine Licensing Team for their incredible contributions to the launch of only the second regulated psilocybin program in the nation! Learn more about their great work! 

May 6:  Let’s hear it for the DMV Law Enforcement Communication Center (LECC) team for their exceptional service and critical support to the criminal justice community and governmental agencies. Operating 24/7/365 with 12 FTE, the LECC serves as the primary point of contact for law enforcement seeking DMV information. Their dedication, efficiency, and commitment to excellence have made them an invaluable asset. Learn more about the team!

May 7:  Can I get a “Woot Woot” for the Taxation Education and Training Team! The team consistently exceeds expectations in delivering impactful training programs, achieving key goals and objectives, and implementing strategies that improve efficiency. Learn more about the team's work and check out this fun video about the Education and Training Team!

May 8: Let’s give a round of applause to the SBG Training Team for all their hard work with SBG training initiatives, the evidence project, and the uniform rollout. Grab some popcorn and learn more about the team through this fun video. Read more about their nomination!!

May 9: Learn about the BAMO team at the Colorado Lottery. BAMO takes great pride in their work, ensuring that customers and retailers have positive experiences with Colorado Lottery products. Check out their story! 

Winner Wellness Contest - Physical Health - Elizaveta Summers

Elizaveta Summers of the Taxation Division! Check out that neat photo! Congrats Elizaveta! That's awesome! 

From Elizaveta: I've always wanted to learn archery, and this year I finally signed up for archery classes!

Winner of Leadership Contest! Andrea Kaumann OHR Organizational Development & Engagement

I'd like to nominate my supervisor, Andrea Kaumann, for the Three Pillars Contest because she truly embodies what leadership, wellness, and culture mean at the DOR. After spending 16 years in the private sector, I joined the department just four months ago and was unsure if I had made the right decision. Andrea quickly helped me realize that this is exactly where I belong. Her leadership is steady, empowering, and uplifting. She ensures I always have what I need to do my best work. She fosters a positive, inclusive culture where every team member feels seen and supported. She promotes wellness not just in policy, but in practice, by caring about our workload, balance, and overall well-being. Andrea is a fantastic leader and I truly believe she deserves this recognition.

Nominated by Rayna Salas - OHR ODE Team

Winner of  Wellness Contest - Mental Health Alexandra  Thompson - MED/NMD

From Alexandra: This past year, I have focused on my mental health by trying/learning new things!

• I moved into my own apartment

• I attended country swing dancing classes

• I spun bowls on a lathe in the woodshop

• I snowboarded down a mountain (with only a few tumbles)

• I explored the Colorado mountains and went camping

• I read books and floated on my paddleboard at various reservoirs/alpine lakes

• I competed in powerlifting

Trying new things, on my own or with other people, pushed me outside my comfort zone. I have grown in so many ways, met many incredible new friends, and added to my skillset. I encourage everyone to go do that thing you have always wanted to try!! Happy Mental Health Awareness Month :) 

Winner of Thursday's Wellness Contest! Melissa Ferguson - DMV

From Melissa: I am the head of our employee engagement committee and am committed to making the workplace a happy place. I am consistently thinking of ideas with my team to not only encourage team building events, but to help coordinate them if need be. With a lot of our staff on the front lines serving the public in the DMV, it is important that we let our employees know how much we appreciate them, as well as what an impact they are making for the state of Colorado. As a mother with a kid driving, I especially appreciate the diligence that they all go through to ensure nothing but safe drivers on our streets. Customer facing comes with hard times and emotions. I have made it a priority of mine to ensure that offices are holding these events with the monies given to them to help them relax and be happy between customers. I am consistently a positive person and bring nothing but happiness and positivity to the offices and their staff. I love to make people smile. I have come up with some really fun events this year that were able to help us get to know each other, as well as spreading love and kindness to all. I am also very diligent in ensuring people know about Fill Your Values Pie and I get them submitted every quarter for our folks. I appreciate the consideration. Thanks so much!