As we close out 2021 and begin our 30th year in 2022, there are numerous board members, examiners, speakers, and volunteers, all of whom have been the backbone of success for the Florida Sterling Council.
Over the next six … Read More
Core Values Blog
BY: DIONE GEIGER, PRESIDENT, FLORIDA STERLING COUNCIL | PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The Sterling/Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence has at its foundation a set of 11 Core Values that represent the beliefs and behaviors embedded in high-performing organizations. These values … Read More
School District of Palm Beach County, Division of Human Resources Honored with Governor’s Sterling Award and Georgia Oglethorpe Award
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Florida Sterling Council today announced the School District of Palm Beach County, Division of Human Resources recipient of the Governor’s Sterling Award for 2021.
Governor’s Sterling Award and Georgia Oglethorpe Award
With the 2021 recipient, the Florida … Read More
Sterling Spotlight: Kevin Butanowicz on His Journey to Excellence in Education
INTERVIEW BY: BETHANY NELSON | PUBLISHED: MARCH 19 | 9:00 AM
His story, in his own words
Born and raised in Ohio but have lived in the sunshine state for 15 years, I cannot live anywhere else. I love traveling … Read More
Florida Sterling Council to host 29th Annual Conference in June 2021
BY: BETHANY NELSON | PUBLISHED: MARCH 3 | 9:00 AM
Florida Sterling Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating organizational performance excellence across all business sectors.
For the first time ever, Florida Sterling Council will host their 29th Annual … Read More
What’s the Value in Values-Based Hiring?: A Blog by Courtnay Sanderfer
As a Human Resources leader, I believe people are an organization’s biggest asset and are vital to the success of a company. Based on this belief, it is extremely important to find the right people to help achieve the organization’s … Read More
Leadership Lessons from John Kueven: In a Crisis, Consistency & Commitment are Key
Published Wed Sept 16, 2020
(JK) – How hard has it been to work in healthcare during COVID-19? What are the top leadership … Read More
Are You Due for Your Leadership Check-Act?: A Blog by Heather Leon
Published Wed Sept 2, 2020
(HL) – If Covid-19 has taught me anything, it’s how important leadership at all levels is in every facet … Read More
5 Value Added Benefits of a Sterling Examiner with Hannah Kuzlo
Published Wed Aug 19, 2020
(HK) – As a new or prospective Examiner for the Florida Sterling Council, you may be wondering what this ‘examiner … Read More
Make it New & Make it Work: A Staff Spotlight with Bethany Nelson
Personal / educational / job background?
I graduated cum laude from Florida State University with dual degrees in English Literature and History, and minors in Mathematics, French, Psychology, and Theatre. Simultaneously, I worked as a stage manager for various theatres … Read More