The Sterling Award
The O
range County Clerk of Courts is the proud recipient of the 2008 Governor's Sterling Award.
The Sterling Award is given to organizations that have successfully met the Governor's Sterling Council criteria for Performance Excellence, a roadmap that closely mirrors that of the national Baldrige Management System.
Among the innovations and achievements cited for Orange County Clerk of Courts:
Electronic Case Filing
E-commerce
Collections Program
Customer Service
Community Involvement
"I'm so proud of the hard work that has gone into elevating our organization to world-class status," said Orange County Clerk of Courts Lydia Gardner. "While winning an award is very gratifying, especially in the company we're in this year, the real reward is in the efficiencies we've gained by following the Sterling business model and tenets.''
Other 2008 winners were Shands HealthCare; the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota;Â Hillsborough County Tax Collector and Marion County Sheriff's Office.
To learn more about the Sterling Award and recent award recipients visit the Florida Sterling Council.