Join us in congratulating the Port of Palm Beach's first Employee of the Year, Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas, known to many as "Yare".
"We have so many dedicated employees here at the Port so the decision on who would be the first employee of the year was especially difficult," Port Executive Director Michael Meekins said. "Yaremi stood out for consistently demonstrating exceptional performance, dedication, and her contribution to our organization, as well as the community that surrounds us."
This coming June, Yaremi will be celebrating five years at the Port of Palm Beach.
"We are extremely proud to have Yaremi represent and showcase the Port through so many projects both inside and outside of the Port. Anyone who works with Yaremi will tell you she is self-driven, hardworking, very detail orientated and loyal," Meekins said.
Board Chairman Waye Richards presented Yaremi an award during the May monthly Board Meeting.
"This is the first year that the Port of Palm Beach decided to do something that I know of, along these lines," Chairman Richards said. "And the Port felt so compelled to do this because of the exemplary actions by one of our employees. We have phenomenal employees, but one employee has really stood out this year."
Yaremi also received a reserved parking spot she can use until next May when a new employee of the year is selected.
"I am thankful I found a place that offers me the opportunity for creative freedom, professional growth, and allows me to make a difference in my community," Yaremi said.