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DDS

ANNUAL
REPORT
2020

AWARDS + RECOGNITION

DDS is proud to have our customers and business partners acknowledge our hard work.
American Association of Motor Vehicle State Driver Examiner of the Year (2019)
Administrators (AAMVA) Debra Tharpe was named Georgia’s 2019 Driver

DDS received several honors from the Examiner of the Year by AAMVA. She is a team
motor vehicle industry association, American member supporting the Dublin, Laurens County,
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Customer Service Center and serves thousands
(AAMVA), a national authority for driver and of customers annually. Debra was selected for
vehicle administration, licensing and related her excellence in adhering to the principles and
motor vehicle enforcement. recommended practices of driver examining and
for a high level of conduct in her profession.
Regional Awards Team Holds AAMVA Positions
Community Service Recognition for Georgia DDS Commissioner Moore has been on the Board
Bahama Relief Effort of AAMVA International since September 2018.
At the Commissioner’s direction, DDS regularly Other Team Members participate in vital areas of
supports the state’s Charitable Contribution the motor vehicle industry association.
Program as well as various individual • Angelique McClendon - Driver Standing
philanthropic efforts. This year, Commissioner Committee
Moore asked that DDS partner with the Bahamian • Kyle Cain - Ignition Interlock Standing
Consulate in Atlanta to collect items. Committee
• Kecia Bivins - Vehicle Standing Committee
• Brett Young - Autonomous Vehicle
• Jeff Smith - Managing Data Privacy and External
Access Work Group

Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)
Technology Awards
DDS received a state technology award for the
Card Production Services (CPS) for customer
service. This award was for creating a better way
for citizens to interact with a State Agency.

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