ASPA Sacramento 43rd Annual Awards Dinner Honorees
2025 Honorees
Elizabeth Hill Public Administrator of the Year
Katie S. Hagen, Director
Department of Industrial Affairs
ASPA President’s Award
Andrea Zubiate, Chief
Office of Tribal Affairs, Department of Health Care Services
Community Service Award
Food for EveryBODY
Government Innovation Award
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),
Powering our Community
Grantland Johnson Intergovernmental Cooperation Award
Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)
Advocate and Innovative Service Provider for California Rural Counties
Rising Star Award
Armando Salud-Ambriz, Deputy of Elections
County of Yolo & Trustee, County Board of Education
Ross Clayton Lifetime Distinguished Public Service Award
Dave Rechs, State Practice Leader (Retired)
CPS HR Consulting &
Former Deputy Secretary, CA Gov. Operations Agency