Governor Gianforte Recognizes State Employees with Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Performance

Recipients include teams and individual employees across the state for outstanding service to the people of Montana

Governor's Office

HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Administration Director Misty Ann Giles today recognized state employees who have gone above and beyond in their service to the people of Montana with the Governor's Awards for Excellence in Performance.

"Service is at the core of our Montana values and it's part of what makes our state the Last Best Place," Gov. Gianforte said. "When we see state employees providing Montanans with exceptional service, we want to recognize them, and that's what this award is all about."

Gov. Gianforte presenting awards to the Montana State Auditor's Office Insurance Division Rates Team

During the 34th annual Governor's Awards, Gov. Gianforte and Director Giles recognized 259 state employees for their accomplishments and dedicated public service and 4 recipients of the Governor's Outstanding Service Award.

Award recipients ranged from teams with a singular mission to individuals who enhanced the workings of state government and strengthened Montana communities.

Recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence include:

• The Montana State Auditor's Office Insurance Division Rates Team for their work in fiscal year 2025 wherein the team reviewed 3,551 insurance rate filings, preventing $21.6 million in unsupported premium increases and benefiting over 77,000 Montanans, while reducing outside actuarial costs by more than 75%.

• The Montana Department of Corrections Mental Health Team for their work to ensure inmates have access to care through timely and accurate documentation and sharing of information, prioritizing the health and safety of the team and all inmates.

A list of all award winners will be available on the Department of Administration website here .

"The State of Montana is a workplace full of talent, innovation, commitment, and community," said Director Giles. "In every government area, state employees like you are making a positive difference and working to ensure our state is running effectively and efficiently. Congratulationsto each of you for a job well done."

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