Governor recognizes outstanding public servants

Among the award winners were Aymée M. Alvarado Cardona and Leví Rivera Sánchez from the Police Bureau; Mirelly Colón Ortiz from the Treasury Department; and Danilys Hernández López and Elizabeth Vargas Méndez from the Courts Administration, who stood out among more than 30 nominees.

By The Star Staff

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia and Zahira Maldonado Molina, director of the Office of Administration and Transformation of Human Resources, recognized outstanding public servants on Wednesday with the presentation of the Manuel A. Pérez Awards, the highest award in public service in Puerto Rico.

“We are honored to be part of a work that directly impacts the quality of life of our Puerto Rican sisters and brothers,” Pierluisi said in a written statement. “You are the main reason why today we can celebrate the growth of our economy and the improvement in services to our people.”

Among the award winners are Aymée M. Alvarado Cardona and Leví Rivera Sánchez from the Police Bureau; Mirelly Colón Ortiz from the Treasury Department; and Danilys Hernández López and Elizabeth Vargas Méndez from the Courts Administration, who stood out among more than 30 nominees.

During the event, the career of ELA Employees Association Executive Director Pablo Crespo Claudio, who is retiring after decades of service, was also recognized. The governor highlighted Crespo Claudio’s work, stating that his legacy will endure and continue to benefit future generations.