LEWISTON – Creating a public health committee and working with the city’s Somali immigrants garnered Deputy City Administrator Phil Nadeau a leadership award from the Maine Town and City Management Association.

Nadeau received the award Wednesday at the association’s conference in Bar Harbor. The association works to broaden the knowledge and promote the values that help local officials serve their communities more effectively.

Other Lewiston officials were on hand Wednesday when the award was presented. They cited Nadeau’s involvement in multiple municipal operations, his work on state and federal legislation and policy and his ability to manage projects and initiatives.

“Phil is a class act and possesses the character, abilities and integrity to get any job done and done well,” said City Administrator Jim Bennett in a written statement. “His efforts continue to benefit both our residents and the community as a whole.”

Nadeau has worked for the city of Lewiston since May 1999, when he left Richmond as its town manager. He’s twice served as acting city administrator, in 2000 and 2001.

He became the city’s contact point for immigration and resettlement issues in 2001. Since then, he’s led community efforts to respond to the needs of a large non-English speaking population, working closely with social service and health providers.

This year, he helped create the Lewiston-Auburn Public Health Committee to help local hospitals and community groups prepare for community health problems and respond to emergencies.

Nadeau holds a master’s degree in public policy and management and has served as an adjunct instructor with the University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service. He chairs the Maine Service Center Coalition, the Lewiston-Auburn Transportation Committee, and he serves on the Maine State Advisory Council on Multi-Cultural Affairs.