(KMZA)--Special recognition for a Nemaha County ( Ks) official from her peers.

Nemaha County Sheriff Rich Vernon says county 911 Coordinator Amy Lierz  received the “911 Director of the Year” award Tuesday from the Kansas Association of Public Communications Officials during their conference in Overland Park.

“Amy's dedication and knowledge are an incredible asset to the Nemaha County Sheriff's Office and the citizens that they serve,” Vernon told MSC News. “Congratulations to Amy for this honor and one that is well deserved.”

Lierz is in her 20th year with the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Department, and says she's thankful for the appreciation shown to her by her staff. “I'm honored that my staff here chose to nominate me for it, and I'm even more honored the committee chose me for it.”

As 911 coordinator, Lierz is in charge of all aspects of the 911 system and dispatch center.

Kansas APCO is a chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, an international organization focused on the enhancement and enrichment of public safety.