Davidson County Clerk Debbie Harris Named Clerk of the Year

Davidson County Manager, Casey Smith, presents Clerk of the Board, Debbie Harris, with the Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk Award. The Davidson County Commissioners are behind them. {Contributed photo}

For Immediate Release: North Carolina Association of County Clerks

Davidson County Clerk to the Board Debbie Harris was presented the 2019 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award on April 23, 2021, during the North Carolina Association of County Clerks Annual Conference. The Conference was held virtually (due to COVID-19). Mrs. Harris received the award during the virtual banquet on Friday morning.

Mrs. Harris has worked for Davidson County for 18 years. Along with being the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, she is also a Paralegal. In addition to numerous committees over the years, she has served as a member of the Association’s Board of Directors, and held the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and this year will be Vice-President of the Association. Mrs. Harris has achieved the status of Master Municipal Clerk through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She has also achieved the designation of North Carolina Master County Clerk through the North Carolina Association of County Clerks.

The Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk Award is presented in recognition of accomplishments superior to accepted standards and distinguished continuing contributions to county government in North Carolina.

Congratulations Debbie!