37th Productivity and Quality Awards
37th ANNUAL COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS PROGRAM
The Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) Program honors departmental productivity and quality improvement efforts deserving recognition. Ninety-eight entries representing $1.4 billion in cost savings, revenue, and improved services to the community were submitted for awards consideration. Congratulations to all 98 project teams! Click here for a list of all 98 projects.
The Top Ten and Commission Special winners were recognized at this year’s Awards Luncheon at The Music Center Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The 2024 Top Ten winners represent the County’s commitment to serve people and solve problem. From combatting hate, distributing diaper and hygiene kits, helping the homeless, expediting hiring of critical nurses, and mentoring justice involved youth…they represent the work of County employees, project teams and community partners. Click here for a list of the Top Ten winners.
Video Segment
“Commitment to Serving People and Solving Problems"
GOLD EAGLE
Public Defender with Probation, Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program, South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, UCLA-Social Justice in Criminal Neuropsychology, and Clinical Psychology Department at The Chicago School, Los Angeles
SILVER EAGLE
Mental Health
BRONZE EAGLE
Health Services (LA General Medical Hospital Nursing Education and Human Resources) with Human Resources
LA vs Hate, Addressing Bias & Hate
Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors (Human Relations Commission) with 211 LA, Special Service for Groups, Inc., and TaskForce
Safer@Home
Health Services (LA General Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center) and CalOx
Diaper & Hygiene Kits: Supporting Families in Need
LA County Library with First Supervisorial District and Chief Executive Office
Mental Health Housing Court & Diversion Program
Probation with District Attorney, Health Services (Office of Diversion and Re-Entry), Los Angeles County Superior Court, and Public Defender
Reducing Barriers to Attain Child Care for All
Public Health with Fire, Public Works, Regional Planning, California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Public Counsel
Student Wellbeing Centers: Services Right On Site!
Public Health with LA County Office of Education, Azusa, Bassett, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Norwalk-La Mirada, and Rowland Unified School Districts; Bell, Chatsworth Charter, Alexander Hamilton, Augustus Hawkins, Lynwood, Maywood Academy, Panorama, University Charter, and Pasadena High Schools; Roybal Learning Center, Contreras Learning Complex, Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, Torres Renaissance Academy, The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, and Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
DYD Credible Messenger Mentorship Pilot
Youth Development with Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Healing Dialogue and Action, and Young Women's Freedom Center
Commission Special Awards Winner
Changemaker Award
"We Are Still Here," A Report on Harms
Commissioners’ Legacy Award
Breaking Down Language Barriers with a HIT
Community Equity and Inclusion Award
The ABC's of Gender Health - Affirming Better Care
County Image Enhancement Award
Safer@Home
Customer Service Award
"EPIC-LA": An Extraordinary Journey
Mega Million Dollar Award
Lead Free Homes LA: Paint Remediation Revolution
Outstanding Teamwork Award
Saving Lives Through Hands-Only CPR
Performance Measurement Award
Rabid Guard
Process Improvement Award
Strengthening Child Assessment Partnerships