Kosciusko County Highway Department Superintendent Steve Moriarty was recently named the Indiana Association of County Commissioners’ “2022 Outstanding County Highway Supervisor of the Year.” From left: IACC 2022 President and Brown County Commissioner Diana Biddle and Moriarty. Photo provided.

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NASHVILLE — Kosciusko County Highway Department Superintendent Steve Moriarty was recently named the Indiana Association of County Commissioners’ “2022 Outstanding County Highway Supervisor of the Year.”

According to an IACC press release, “the award is in recognition of his contributions made to county government throughout his years of public service.”

The release also stated the following regarding his accomplishments:

“He is very aggressive in applying and receiving grants and matching funds for road projects. He is a very supportive and encouraging leader to his employees and maintains a great work environment. It doesn’t matter how busy he is, he always takes the time if someone needs to talk. He has implemented improved safety protocols throughout his department.”

“He communicates regularly and meets with the commissioners and county auditor to keep everyone informed and to answer any questions. He serves on the Indiana Association of County Highway Engineers and Supervisors and AIC’s Legislative Committee. He has worked with the state legislators and has testified in front of Indiana legislative committees concerning issues affecting highway funding.”

“He participates with the INDOT’s Local Public Agency Collaboration Committee to engage with local transportation leaders to continuously improve levels of service. Because of his expertise he is often called upon to participate as trainer for LTAP and has been a LTAP trainer since 2015. He has trained 37 local agencies in drainage and 137 in snowplow safety.”

“He achieved his LTAP Road Builder Certificate in 2012 and his LTAP Master Road Builder Certificate in 2016. He has over 700 Road Scholar Credits. He extends his natural leader abilities in his community as head coach of the (Tippecanoe Valley) High School football team.”

The release also noted that Kosciusko County Commissioners “unanimously stated in their nomination that ‘He cares about doing his job with excellence while also saving taxpayer money. We are thankful to have him as the superintendent of our highway department.'”

Moriarty received the award during the IACC’s 2022 Annual Conference.

“It’s a great honor (for me) and … for our county,” he told InkFreeNews. He gave credit to his employees, noting the award wouldn’t have been possible without their hard work.

Moriarty will start his third year as superintendent in January. He started working full-time at the highway department in 2003, but did part-time work beginning in 1998.