Kelli Peterson – Sussex County’s 2025 Employee of the Year

2025 Employee of the Year Kelli Peterson with County Administrator Todd Lawson at Mildred King Luncheon / Image courtesy Sussex County Government

During the annual Mildred King Luncheon on Friday, Sussex County named Kelli Peterson of Laurel as the 2025 Employee of the Year for the County government. Peterson is an Emergency Communications Specialist II/Training Assistant in the County Department of Public Safety and was a third quarter “Shining Star” and was chosen from a field of 13 employees – all quarterly winners and honorable mentions from the past year.

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“I’m truly honored to be selected,” said Ms. Peterson, an Emergency Communications Specialist II/Training Assistant in the County’s Department of Public Safety. She was lauded for, among other things, her attention to detail, calming demeanor during high-stress 9-1-1 calls, and for being a leader among her peers “At the end of the day, I’m just doing what I can to be a reassuring voice and hopefully making a difference.”

County Administrator Todd F. Lawson commended Ms. Peterson for her dedicated service to County government, which began in June 2019. Her commitment and willingness to take on additional duties, serve as a role model and teacher to her colleagues, and maintain a pleasant and professional attitude make her worthy of the recognition of her peers, Mr. Lawson said.