Weld County Commissioners took time during their Monday board meeting to recognize six county departments for their National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, which were awarded earlier this month.

The NACo Achievement Awards program recognizes innovative county government programs in 18 categories covering a wide spectrum of county responsibilities.

The six 2024 NACo Achievement Awards received by Weld County include:

  • Justice Services and the University of Northern Colorado’s Criminal Justice Program: Colorado Pretrial Assessment Tool
  • Weld County Department of Human Services: Kinship Program
  • Weld County Department of Human Services: Teamwork Innovation Growth Hope and Training (TIGHT) Program
  • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment: Clinic Outreach
  • Weld County Human Resources Department and Public Information Department: Recruitment Campaign
  • Weld County Office of Emergency Management, Public Safety Communications and Public Information Department: Emergency Alerts Education

To read more about these programs, please view this release online.

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Scott James

A 4th generation Northern Colorado native, Scott K. James is a veteran broadcaster, professional communicator, and principled leader. Widely recognized for his thoughtful, common-sense approach to addressing issues that affect families, businesses, and communities, Scott, his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, call Johnstown, Colorado, home. A former mayor of Johnstown, James is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, the free market, and the power of the individual. Scott has delighted in a lifetime of public service and continues that service as a Weld County Commissioner representing District 2.