Governor’s Outstanding Service Award Recipient

(KALISPELL)– Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday, honored Laura Gardner of Job Service Kalispell with his Outstanding Service Award for her more than 40 years of employment with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) and her career supporting workforce development across northwest Montana.

During a visit to the Job Service Office, the governor presented Gardner with a letter of recognition outlining her career of service and a Montana state flag flown over the State Capitol in her honor. The Outstanding Service Award recognizes state employees who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to the people of Montana

“For more than four decades, Laura has helped connect Montanans to opportunity and strengthened our workforce,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Her innovative approach, deep partnerships, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting difference for businesses, families, and communities across our state.”