Robert L. Negri Human Resources Achievement Award

The Robert L. Negri Human Resources Achievement Award is presented annually by the Department of Personnel Administration to honor a State employee or organizational unit for outstanding performance and achievement in the field of human resources.

The award is named for Bob Negri, a Caltrans employee from 1968 to 1990. During his career at Caltrans, Bob served as chief of employee safety, chief of labor relations and, until his untimely death in December 1990, as chief of personnel management.

Bob was a widely respected leader in the human resources field and played a key role in defining labor relations in State government. He was a member of the State's first negotiating team, a chief negotiator in subsequent labor negotiations, and a trusted advisor to colleagues and department directors.

Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify Bob Negri's professionalism and commitment.

Nominations

To nominate a deserving individual or organizational unit for the Negri award, please complete the nomination form and return it to DPA's Negri Award Coordinator.

• Nomination form (PDF)

Award Presentation

The Negri award is presented at the annual DPA Labor Relations Conference. For details on the conference, please contact DPA's Negri Award Coordinator.

Past Recipients of the Robert L. Negri Award

• 2006 - Dave Palmer
• 2005 - Jim Catania
• 2004 - Jeanette Williams Gipson
• 2003 - Raye Zentner
• 2002 - Dave Brubaker
• 2001 - no award
• 2000 - Peter J. Strom
• 1999 - Judy O'Day
• 1998 - Rick McWilliam
• 1997 - Peter J. Strom
• 1996 - Labor Relations Branch, Dept. of Developmental Services
• 1995 - Don Scheppmann
• 1994 - Gloria Moore Andrews
• 1993 - James E. Libonati

Updated October 21, 2008 at 11:42 AM.