Awards & Recognition








Awarded four hours administrative leave for making an eligible suggestion to the Online State Employee Incentive Program (1999)

Certificate: from Partners in Education: "The Austin Independent School District and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce are proud to recognize Texas Department of Health as an Official Partner of Rosedale School in the Partners in Education program" (1999)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Rosedale School "In recognition of your outstanding partnership with the students and staff of Rosedale School" (1999)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Shots Across Texas "With grateful appreciation for your contibution ot the health of Texas Children 1998-1999 Hallmark Card Infant Immunization Reminder Project" (1999)

Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence: from Texas Breastfeeding Initiative "to the Volunteer Mailroom Staff for their support of the Texas Breastfeeding Initiative" (1999)

Certificate of Completion: Orientation and Training towards achieving Cultural Competency from the TDH Texas Center on Cultural Competency (1999)

Certificate of Completion: EEOC Advanced ADA Training from the Southwest DBTAC/ILRC Training Project on the Americans with Disabilities Act; Title I (1999)

Certificate of Recognition: from the Austin Police Department "For valuable and distinguished service to the Austin Police Department" (1999)

Certificate of Recognition: from Partners in Education "Presented to TDH Volunteer Mailroom Michelle Reeves for Continued Support of Rosedale Students" (1999)

Certifiate of Training: from Austin Sign Language School for "Satisfactorily completing Level 401-Conversational Sign Language course" (1999)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Microsoft Outlook 2000" (1999)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey)" (1999)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Time Management: First Things First (Stephen Covey)" (1999)

Letter of thanks from Dr. Reyn Archer, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health for my "contribution to the Commissioner's Communication Task Force (maps and signs team) in working to improve and create better signs and maps for TDH customers" (1999)

Letter of thanks from Dr. Reyn Archer, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health, for my "dedication as part of a 40-person TDH employee/volunteer team to complete an urgent project on behalf of the Governor." (1999)

Letter of thanks from Governor George W. Bush: "Thank you for helping to make the Immunization Greeting Card Program a success. Your work ensures that all new parents in the Lone Star State receive these important reminders about Immunization and the value of reading....Laura and I commend you for donating your time and energy to this worthwhile program. Caring volunteers like you help make Texas a beacon state." (1999)

Walk Star for the 12th Annual Walk for Safe Families and Safe Streets (SafePlace) (1999)

Work Site Supervisor of the Year from Rosedale School: "For unparalleled participation in programming for people with disabilities in the Austin area. Your work has improved the quality of life for hundreds of people by giving them the opportunity to participate in their community in a meaningful way." (1999)

Administrative Excellence in Public Health Award: from the Board of Health "For your untiring efforst and commitment to excellence on the Hallmark Cards/Immunization Reminder Project" (1998)

Austin Adopt-A-School Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation: from Travis High School: "You are commended for your dedication of time, talent and effort in assisting students, teachers, and administrators in the Austin Independent School District. Thank you for your service as a school volunteer." (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from NOW Employment Services "For Outstanding Support" (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Partners In Education (Rosedale School): "In appreciation of devoted and invaluable services rendered to the students of Rosedale School" (1998)

Certificate of Achievement: from TDH Mentor Program: "In honor of your outstanding excellence we hereby present Michelle Reeves with this certificate of achievement for your participation as a protege in the Texas Department of Health Mentor Program" (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: "For your willingness to participate as a community based vocational training site and for your support and commitment in teaching people with visual impairments to work." (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: "For supporting the TSBVI Career Education Program" (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Texas Youth Commission "For Outstanding services and commitment to the Turman Halfway House and all youth in the State of Texas." (1998)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Retention and Recognition workshop in the Volunteer Management Academy "For willingness to participate, being open to new ideas, and staying through the end of the workshop" (1998)

Certificate of Training: from Austin Community College for "completing the studies and satisfied the requirements of classroom and practical training in Volunteer Management Academy" (1998)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Effective Meetings" (1998)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Internet Web Design (HTML)" (1998)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Interviewing and Selection" (1998)

"Outstanding Big for a Day" for the Race for the Rainbow '98: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Austin (1998)

Thank you Certificate with photo: from Texas School for the Deaf Special Needs Department (Classroom 1) (1998)

Thank you Certificate with photo: from Texas School for the Deaf Special Needs Department (Classroom 2) (1998)

Work Site Supervisor of the Year and Partner in Education: "Rosedale School recognizes Michelle Reeves for outstanding contributions" (1998)

Certificate: from Rosedale School for Job Site Supervisor of the Year (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Crockett High School Life Skills Class for "Supporting our Vocation Program" (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Texas Youth Commission: For Outstanding service at commitment to the Turman Halfway House and all youth in the State of Texas" (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: "Rosedale School Thanks you for your belief in our students: In recognition of outstanding volunteer service, this certificate is presented with sincere gratitude" (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: "For your willingness to participate as a community based vocational training site and for your support and commitment in teaching people with visual impairments to work." (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: "The [TDH] Communications & Special Health Initiatives Division proudly acknowledges this November 6, 1997, the outstanding professional service Michelle Reeves for the prestigious 1997 Division Award." (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: "The [TDH] Communications & Special Health Initiatives Division proudly acknowledges this May 1, 1997, the outstanding professional service Michelle Reeves for the prestigious 1997 Division Award." (1997)

Certificate of Recognition: from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: "In recognition of your remarkable desire to include students with visual impairments in the community. Further, we sincerely appreciate your significant commitment of time and involvement with these students." (1997)

Certifiate of Training: from Austin Sign Language School for "Satisfactorily completing the 1st Semester Intermediate sign language course" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from COMPUSA for "Successfully completing WordPerfect 6.1 Advanced" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from COMPUSA for "Successfully completing WordPerfect 6.1 Intermediate" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from Department of Information Resources (DIR) for "Successfully completing Grant Writing: A Guide to Success" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Coaching for Peak Performance" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Effective Supervision" (1997)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Quattro Pro for Windows, Intermediate" (1997)

Nominated for 1997 Distinguished Service Award for the City of Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities (1997)

Publication: January 1997, "Help the Volunteers Who are Helping Us" TDH Broadcast Email System (1997)

Publication: March 1997, "Human Resources takes Mentor Program to Regions" TDH Pulse Monitor (1997)

Publication: Summer 1997, "Steve Hamman is Honored for Creating Opportunities for Kids" The Partnership Press: The Newsletter of Austin Adopt-A-School (1997)

Publication: July 1997, "On and Off the Job" TDH Pulse Monitor (1997)

Thank you Certificate with photo: from Texas School for the Deaf Special Needs Department (Classroom 1) (1997)

Thank you Certificate with photo: from Texas School for the Deaf Special Needs Department (Classroom 2) (1997)

Certificate of Appreciation: "Thanks so much for all you do for the students of Rosedale School" (1996)

Certificate of Appreciation: "In Appreciation of her outstanding service to the students and staff of Rosedale School" (1996)

Certifiate of Training: from Austin Sign Language School for "Satisfactorily completing the Level I, 1st Semester Beginners sign language course" (1996)

Certifiate of Training: from Austin Sign Language School for "Satisfactorily completing the ASL 201, 2nd Semester Beginners sign language course" (1996)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Windows, Orientation" (1996)

Certificate of Training: from Texas Department of Health for "Successfully completing a training course in Word Perfect 6.x Windows, Introduction" (1996)

Publication: October 1996, "Volunteers at TDH help, learn in specialized mail room" TDH Pulse Monitor (1996)

Thank You Certificate with photo: from the Texas School for the Deaf Multi-Handicapped Deaf Department (Classroom 1) (1996)

Thank You Certificate with photo: from the Texas School for the Deaf Multi-Handicapped Deaf Department (Classroom 2) (1996)