The town of Wake Forest has recognized Planner II Emma Linn as its 2024 Jon Ray Employee of the Year.
Town Manager Kip Padgett made the announcement during the Dec. 17 Senior Leadership Team meeting at Town Hall.
The Jon Ray Employee of the Year Award is named after former Street Supervisor Jon Ray, who passed away in November 2013. Padgett and a committee comprised of former EOY award winners select the Employee of the Year from nominations submitted by Town staff. Submissions must include a written narrative explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award.
Linn was nominated for the EOY award by several co-workers, one of whom praised her attitude, enthusiasm, and positivity: “It all starts in the attitude that she brings to town hall on a daily basis. I have never seen her walk past me without speaking and smiling. She seems to have a limitless enthusiasm for life and work, and it truly is infectious to all the people she associates with. I can think of no kinder and more positive member of our team. Also, from a professional standpoint, Emma is always quick to answer any questions that I have. She has also, on numerous occasions, stepped in to fill other roles to assist her coworkers. She is a powerful voice for positivity in an often negative and cynical world. I can think of no one more deserving of the 2024 Employee of the year.”