Weber County honors employees, veterans and local businesses with Crystal Bowl awards

During County Government Week on April 28, the Weber County Board of Commissioners presented four Crystal Bowl awards recognizing county employees, veterans advocates, community volunteers and a local business for service to the county.

Commissioner Bolos presented the employee award to Brook Stewart for 26 years of county service across multiple departments, most recently managing the county's Local Transportation Funds program. Stewart told the commission she was "truly grateful" for the recognition and the opportunities she has had in county service.

A veteran award went to Jonathan Graph, executive director of Homeless Veterans Fellowship, who described the organization's work moving veterans into permanent housing and coordinating flexible, individualized support across the state except Salt Lake County. Graph credited case managers and community partners for achieving what he described as functional zero for veterans in their service area.

Commissioner Harvey introduced Patrick (Pat) Posey of the Eckles Community Arts Center for decades of volunteer leadership with Miss Weber County and the arts center; Posey said he will display the award at the art center. The commission also honored Jeff and Beth (Daily Rise Coffee) for two decades of local entrepreneurship and continued community involvement including support for farmers markets and local events.

The award presentations were accompanied by short remarks from recipients and photo opportunities; commissioners noted the broader County Government Week activities, including a community-engagement 'County Clash' video. No policy decisions were connected to the presentations; the recognitions were ceremonial in nature.

What happens next: The awardees will be photographed with commissioners and the county continues County Government Week programming.