21-03-2025
Two Bryan City Leaders Surprised with Lifetime Achievement Awards at Council Meeting
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) — At Tuesday's Bryan City Council meeting, two city leaders were caught by surprise when they were named the 2025 recipients of the Texas City Management Association's (TCMA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Deputy City Manager Joey Dunn and Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Brad Stafford were honored for their significant contributions to local government management. This year marks the first time in TCMA history that two leaders from the same city have received the prestigious award in the same year.
Stafford, who has dedicated years of service to Bryan, expressed his gratitude after being recognized. 'It just made me feel like what I had done all those years reaffirmed that it did help and it did make a difference in other people's lives,' he said. 'I'm honored that my peers nominated me for this award.'
The TCMA Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to professionals who have made major contributions to local government management over the span of more than 20 years. Dunn, reflecting on the honor, shared how much it means to him personally and professionally.
'It's an honor to be a recipient of this award from my peers, friends, and mentors in the city management profession in the state of Texas,' Dunn said. 'My family and I have been blessed to put down deep roots in the Bryan/College Station/Texas A&M community over the past 30-plus years. I've had a rewarding career, and thankfully, I'm not done yet. No one works alone in this profession: I've worked with some great teams, particularly at the City of Bryan, that have truly made a difference in building a great community.'
Both Dunn and Stafford were celebrated for their dedication and leadership, which have helped shape the city into the vibrant community it is today.
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