The State of Missouri Award of Distinction for Leadership was awarded to Jessica Martin, Senior Program Specialist, Department of Social Services. This is awarded to a team member who exemplifies and promotes outstanding leadership qualities and behaviors. The team member “sets the standard” for others to follow, and consistently performs at a superior level in achieving significant and tangible benefits for his/her department/agency (as demonstrated by guiding, directing, or influencing fellow team members positively and productively).