Asst. City Administrator Receives Outstanding Service Award

EAGAN, MN — Eagan's assistant city administrator Dianne Miller recently received the 2021 “Outstanding Service Award” from the Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA), the city of Eagan shared in a news release.

Miller is the first recipient of this new award, which was presented at the MCMA annual conference in September, the news release said.

MCMA is a professional and educational organization for appointed management executives and assistants serving local governments, the city of Eagan said.

The award celebrates a MCMA member who has made contributions to the organization, the profession and plays a crucial role by providing leadership in their organization, the city said. The individual receiving the award must also be dedicated to a career as a local government professional and demonstrate passion for public service, according to the news release.

"Nominating Dianne Miller was a no brainer and I applaud the organization for selecting her for this well-deserved recognition," Dave Osberg, Eagan City Administrator, said. "In many ways, the award criteria define Dianne. The City Council, the residents, her colleagues and I, see every day how her outstanding service crosses borders from the City of Eagan, to MCMA, into our community, and into all those who interact with her."

"Dianne is the consummate public service ambassador who believes in building community, collaborating with the City Council and staff, providing top-notch programs and services, and developing policies to support residents and our organization," he continued. "She is the go-to person at City Hall for both a warm smile but also to get something done, no matter how big or small, or whether it is in her ‘job description’ or not."

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Miller has been an active member of MCMA since beginning her career in public administration, the city said. She has served on numerous committees for the organization, as well as the Board of Directors and was president during the 2020-21 year, according to the news release.

"I am humbled and honored to receive this recognition from my peers," Miller said. "I am abundantly blessed to work with a fabulous team of leaders, and thankful each and every day to serve the Eagan community."

Miller was also designated as a credentialed manager by the International City/County Management Association in May.

See also: Eagan's Assistant City Admin. Internationally Credentialed