The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners presented the Charles D. Sikes Integrity Award at a recent banquet to Darryl "Hop" Hopkins. This award honors one of the county's many employees who demonstrate an adherence to moral and ethical principles, does the right thing even when no one is watching, deals with challenges in a productive and professional manner, and sets the example for honesty, fairness, sincerity, and truthfulness in all aspects of their work.
Described as someone who has great character and is a great example to all ages, the recipient is a Bulloch County employee who has a “do right” attitude in his work and in his life. Darryl Hopkins, also known as Hop, is one of those people you can always count on to help in any situation, most of the time with a smile on his face. (It may be after a low growl, but the smile comes out eventually.)
A couple of years ago, Hop moved from Athletics to Facilities at the Recreation Department. In that time, he has accomplished many projects. In most of those projects, he dealt primarily with Officer McLain and an inmate crew provided by the Correctional Institute. In working with this crew, Hop has always treated them with respect and showed a sincere interest in their well-being. Working with inmates has its share of challenges, but Hop showed that he could be fair and empathetic while working with them to accomplish projects. He made the work environment pleasant so that they were productive, and he always praised their good work.
Hop also deals with many types of people in his new role, including many renters. With rentals, you will have times when customers feel unhappy. Hop has a way with people that leaves them feeling that they were treated fairly and with professionalism.
He is well-known and loved all over Bulloch County. This is in part due to the way he treats people — respectfully and conscientiously.
Doing right is deep-rooted in Hop, and Bulloch County is blessed to have someone of his character representing us. Congratulations, Hop!
