Linda Fullem Receives Governor’s Award of Excellence

UNIONTOWN – It is with great honor that PennDOT District 12 can announce that Linda Fullem is a recipient of the Governor’s Awards For Excellence – a prestigious award given to only 10 people out of thousands of state employees across the state of Pennsylvania.

Linda Fullem was presented this honor for her achievement in Community Service, an award that is presented to employees who have made outstanding contributions to the community in which they live or to the State as a whole through volunteer activities outside the workplace.

Linda has organized and participated in the PennDOT’s Fayette County “Relay for Life” fundraising effort for the past 10 years. Her leadership in this endeavor has ensured continued “PennDOT” Relay Team participation, raising funds in excess of $44,000 for the American Cancer Society. Linda also spearheads other fundraising activities and works closely with the “Golfers for Charities Association Golf Outing” whose proceeds benefit the “Relay for Life” fundraising effort.

“We are truly honored to be able to recognize Linda for her unselfish efforts and dedication to people in our community,” says District Executive Joseph Szczur, P.E., District 12.

During her 24 years of service with PennDOT’s District 12 Fayette County Maintenance office, Linda Fullem was a Temporary Clerk Typist, Accounting Assistant for 17 years, and is currently the Roadway Programs Technician for the PennDOT’s Fayette County Maintenance Organization.

This Governor’s Award of Excellence is presented to recognize exemplary Commonwealth employees for accomplishments that reflect initiative, leadership, and a strong commitment to service. Each accomplishment must be one that exceeds what would be expected of such an employee or group. The eight award categories include Community Service; Cost Savings, Cost Prevention, or Revenue Enhancement; Customer Service; Heroism; Humanitarianism; Initiative and Innovation; Leadership; and Safety. The program encourages excellence, provides inspiring role models for emulation, and rewards remarkable accomplishments of Commonwealth employees.