Henderson City Manager and Chief Executive Officer Richard Derrick was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Award for Leadership Excellence by the Malcolm Baldrige Foundation.
The Foundation Awards for Leadership Excellence recognizes leaders in various sectors who provide exceptional support to Baldrige and the Foundation’s mission, helping to sustain Baldrige into the future and promoting the positive impact of Baldrige on organizational and community success.
“I am truly honored to receive the highly esteemed Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence,” said Derrick. “Here at the City of Henderson, we have established the Path to Premier Leadership System that prioritizes data-driven decision-making to positively move our organization forward while enhancing amenities and services for our community.”
Under Derrick’s leadership and guidance, the City has made significant investments in public safety and established public-private partnerships to further diversify Henderson's economy. This consists of projects such as Lifeguard Arena and The Dollar Loan Center, home to several professional sports teams, including the Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas Knighthawks and NBA G League Ignite.
These strategic investments create new economic opportunities for local businesses and elevate our entertainment offerings through world-class venues for our community to enjoy.
Derrick’s stewardship has led the City of Henderson to earn a 97 percent citizen satisfaction for the quality of life, 94 percent citizen satisfaction with city services, and 92 percent of businesses saying Henderson is an excellent place to do business.
“As a City, we prioritize delivering premier services to our Henderson residents and business community. We will continue to build upon our practices to meet a national standard of excellence,” Derrick continued.
The Baldrige Foundation was created as a private partner to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in 1988. Its mission is to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and to support organizational performance excellence throughout the United States and the world.
For more information about the Baldrige Foundation, visit baldrigefoundation.org.
