NOAA Bestows 2009 Administrator’s and Technology Transfer Awards
Jennifer Heyob
NOAA Office of Workforce Management
October 26, 2009 — NOAA recently recognized its best and brightest at this year’s Administrator’s and Technology Transfer Awards ceremony held in NOAA’s Auditorium in Silver Spring, Md.
NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco and NOAA Fisheries Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations John Oliver congratulate Heather Young, a fishery biologist with NOAA Fisheries and one of this year’s Administrator’s Award winners. Photo credit: NOAA.
The ceremony, officiated by NOAA Director of Workforce Management Eddie Ribas, recognized nearly 75 employees for their outstanding contributions to the agency. It was also the first time that NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco bestowed the awards.
“You make us proud,” said Dr. Lubchenco in her address to the winners. “Whether you are the public face of NOAA … or team leaders whose efforts enable major accomplishments … or scientists or analysts developing new knowledge … we truly appreciate your remarkable efforts.”
Fifty-eight employees were selected for the Administrator’s Award in recognition of significant contributions to NOAA programs relating to: equal employment opportunity, diversity, scientific research, public service, engineering development, environmental conservation, policy development, administrative support, public affairs and information systems.
The under secretary also gave Technology Transfer Awards to four individuals who developed innovative technology that was adopted for use by industry/business, universities, state or local governments and/or other non-federal parties.
In addition, the 12 most recent employee and team members of the month were honored for their contributions to NOAA. One Employee and one Team Member are chosen each month.
Congratulations to all this year’s winners! To view a full list of all of the award recipients, visit NOAA’s Workforce Management Web site.