Pictured is Mayor Mika Hatanpää and Employee of the Year 2023 Tapani Alapeltola.

The city of Kankaanpää organized its staff party in the traditional manner on Friday evening, December 1.12. This time the party was held at Kunnonlähde Kankaanpää.

The city's audio-visual and auditorium manager was chosen as the city's employee of the year for 2023

The Employee/Work Community of the Year is selected annually in the Kankaanpää City organization, and all personnel are invited to submit their nominations by the deadline. The Cooperation Committee selects the best of the nominations, and the final selection is made by the Mayor.

Mayor Mika Hatanpää In his announcement speech, he highlighted the positive attitude and work ethic of the AV and auditorium manager, which have not gone unnoticed. “His professionalism and dedication to his work are excellent. This person is also particularly committed to our community. His participation in local events has been inspiring to see. He has not only done his job, but also actively acted for the good of the city and its residents, exceeding expectations.”

The AV and auditorium manager was chosen as the employee of the year 2023. Tapani Alapeltola, who described the choice as giving new impetus to the future.
"It is a great blessing in my job that I get to interact with the entire city staff in a truly comprehensive way through various events and my work tasks. The cooperation with everyone has been excellent and I am grateful and honored to have been chosen. A big thank you to everyone."

In addition, Mayor Mika Hatanpää and Director of Administration and Human Resources Anna Vanhahonko shared commemorative work badges at the event. In the city, 40 people turned 3, 30 people turned 11, and 20 people turned 9.

Photo: Martti Tikka /Pixel Art Society