News Release

Mike Visokay Named 2024 Employee of the Year for the Town of Hilton Head Island

December 17, 2024

Michael Visokay, a consummate task manager known for handling everything from park maintenance projects to building upgrades, has been named the 2024 Scott Liggett Employee of the Year for the Town of Hilton Head Island.

Now given for the third time, the award was announced during the Town’s employee holiday luncheon on Dec. 10 and honors the legacy of Scott Liggett, a long-time dedicated Town employee who passed away unexpectedly in February 2021. Liggett, the former Chief Town Engineer and Director of Public Projects & Facilities, was known for his extraordinary work ethic and commitment to excellence. The Town established the award in 2022 to memorialize his contributions and inspire others to follow in his footsteps.

"It’s an honor to present this esteemed award to someone who exemplifies hard work and dedication, embodying the same spirit of excellence that Scott was known for," said Town Manager Marc Orlando. "We had many outstanding nominees this year, which speaks volumes about the caliber of our team. Each nominee demonstrates leadership, character, and exceptional customer service, while inspiring others and advancing our mission every day. I am incredibly proud of all our nominees and especially proud of Mike for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty."

Mike, the Town’s Facilities Maintenance Program Manager, was selected from a pool of 15 outstanding nominees representing various Town departments. Since joining the Town as a Facilities Technician in November 2007, Mike has consistently exhibited leadership, dedication, and technical expertise, earning him multiple promotions and expanded responsibilities.

As Employee of the Year, Mike was recognized for his dedication to teamwork, his swift responsiveness to requests for assistance, his knack for resolving issues, and his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service to residents, visitors, businesses, and colleagues.

"It’s truly an honor to be named Employee of the Year for the Town of Hilton Head Island," Mike said. "This award isn’t just for me; it reflects the hard work and support of the incredible team I work with every day. I’m deeply grateful to them and to everyone who nominated me for this incredible recognition."