ICYMI...one of our amazing communicators, Maurice C., received the prestigious Paul B. Clark Achievement Award by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) this May during the CAPIO Annual Conference and Awards Dinner in Indian Wells.
Maurice is the Public Information Officer for our Environmental Utilities Department and has demonstrated a strong commitment to both the
communications field and CAPIO, working to raise the profile of government communicators on the local, state and national level. His nearly 10 years of service on the CAPIO board includes serving as President from 2020-2022.
In his 24-year career that includes work in both the public and private sectors, Maurice has honed his skills in issues and perception management, campaign development and execution, branding, social media, and digital communication strategies. He has worked across the state on community engagement initiatives and locally at various levels of government.
His work has been recognized by professional organizations including CAPIO, PRSA, 3MCA and CASA. Recent honors for various campaigns include 50 Years of Water Excellence, Leaks are Scary, and Water Professionals Appreciation Week—all projects focused on informing, educating, and engaging customers and the community.
“Saying that I’m honored and grateful for this recognition doesn’t quite capture how I feel,” said Maurice. “In my career, I’ve been lucky to learn from some amazing people who’ve helped me become the best communications professional and leader I can be. That includes many folks in our CAPIO community. Being part of CAPIO has changed things for me. And I’m thankful I can give back in a field I love, helping others grow and ensuring government communications are top-notch.”
Congrats Maurice!