Gwinnett Elections Director honored Posted by Glenn on Friday, May 21, 2010
LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett Elections Director Lynn Ledford received the 2010 Frances Duncan Award from the Georgia Election Officials Association (GEOA) recently.   “This is an incredible honor and Lynn should be commended for the strong leadership and hard work she has shown to the citizens of Georgia,” said Georgia’s Secretary of State Brian Kemp.   The highest honor that election officials can receive, the award is given by peers throughout Georgia to recognize outstanding achievements in either voter registration or elections.   “Lynn’s knowledge of election law, coupled with her strong work ethic, makes her a strong leader for Gwinnett’s election team,” said Beth Gibbons, Chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections. “She continues to lead with integrity and vision. I am very pleased that her peers have recognized her accomplishments.”   Lynn has worked for Gwinnett County since 1987. She has served at all levels in the Voter Registration and Elections Division and was appointed its director in January 2002. Lynn is the Immediate Past President of the Georgia Election Officials Association and serves on committees with the Voter Registrars Association of Georgia. In 2007 she was appointed to a National Task Force for Poll Worker and Public Education on the Elections Process and also serves on multiple Election Advisory Councils for voter registration and election officials.