Georgetown's own Laurie Brewer, the Assistant City Manager, has clinched the 2024 Mentoring Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Texas City Management Association (TCMA). This accolade celebrates individuals who have significantly advanced the careers of new talent within the sphere of local government.

Lauded for her trailblazing leadership and role in nurturing future leaders, Brewer's influence runs deep through the city's departments, which she has overseen since joining the City of Georgetown back in 2009. According to KXAN, City Manager David Morgan attributes "much of the city’s success to Brewer’s impact on others."

The roster of departments under Brewer's guidance is as broad as it is critical—spanning Finance, Water, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Customer Care. Her preceding tenure as director of finance in Hutto for three years set the stage for her expansive career in Georgetown, as noted in her commendation.

In an expression of ardent support, Jack Daly, Georgetown Assistant Public Works Director and one of Brewer’s team members who nominated her stressed her unique ability to succeed and inspire across communities of varying sizes. Daly told Georgetown's official website, "Most people who are successful in a town of 15,000 people don’t find the same success in a town of 80,000." He highlighted her "quiet but powerful leadership style" and knack for uniting groups with common goals.

Brewer's recognition, signifying excellence and dedication to public service, is one of the TCMA's highest honors. TCMA is a body that holds service, leadership, ethics, and education as its pillars, seeking to elevate the standards of local government across Texas cities.