Seth Floyd Named 2025 County Official of the Year

Seth Floyd, Circuit Court Clerk of Piatt County, has been named the 2025 County Official of the Year. Floyd received the honor at the IACO 2025 Fall Conference held in Normal, Illinois. The award is the association’s highest recognition for leadership and service in county government.

Since his election in 2018, Floyd has led significant improvements in the Piatt County Circuit Clerk’s Office, including digitizing more than 25 years of case files, saving the county over $100,000, and managing nearly $500,000 in technology upgrades across six offices. Under his leadership, Piatt County became one of the first counties in Illinois to implement criminal e-filing and earned recognition from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts for accuracy and efficiency. He also expanded public access to court services through a redesigned website, mobile app, and courthouse display system.

Beyond his official duties, Floyd serves as president of the Illinois Association of Court Clerks, the IACC representative to the IACO Board, and participates in several Illinois Supreme Court and state committees. A lifelong Central Illinois resident and U.S. Army veteran, he is actively involved in community and veterans’ organizations, showing a strong commitment to public service in both his official role and his community.

“Seth’s dedication to innovation, accessibility, and public service sets a benchmark for county leadership. From modernizing court operations to serving veterans and his community, his impact is felt across Piatt County and throughout Illinois. We are proud to honor him as the 2025 County Official of the Year,” said Erin Cartwright Weinstein, president of the Illinois Association of County Officials.

Each year, IACO receives nominations for the County Official of the Year Award from counties across Illinois, and a committee appointed by the immediate past president selects the recipient. The award honors a county government official or employee who demonstrates a commitment to excellence both within their own community and at the regional or statewide level. The recipient’s work reflects IACO’s mission of advancing education, upholding ethical service, promoting sound public policy, and strengthening the quality of county government.