The FAA and in particular the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center received tremendous recognition in the DOT Secretary’s 48th Annual Awards Ceremony. The event was held on the morning of November 2nd in Washington D.C. in the Lt. General Elwood R. “Pete” Quesada auditorium. The ceremony was to honor those public servants who have performed their jobs in an exemplary manner and have produced high quality results in their jobs. Welcome remarks were provided by Gian Macone, Chief of Staff for Human Resource Management, and the presentation of colors was performed by the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard. Tim Brooks (AFS-1010) sang the National Anthem to a crowded auditorium. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta welcomed distinguished individuals and teams, expressing appreciation for everyone’s dedicated effort and hard work. All of FAA’s major lines of business were represented. As the ceremony unfurled, it was evident that employees from the Aeronautical Center clearly validate a passionate commitment to the safety of our National Airspace System. Congratulations to all of those who were recognized for their truly exceptional contributions to this agency and for aiding in safety of air travel.

Award Winners for the 48th Annual DOT’s Secretary’s Awards Include:

• Golden Compass Award for Exemplary Leadership Award - Charles Sullivan, Jr.


• Aviation Safety Awards – Financial Discipline Excellence Award
  Virtual Site Visit Team

  Harriet Lester	Leah Olson	Brian Pinkston	Bobby Ridge
  Carty Wilson	Mindy Zalcman	Dominick Zito



• Outstanding FAA Environmental Achievement Award - Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Sustainability Team

  Charles Collins	Kevin Coker	Timothy Drewry	Rodger Hefner
  Zeke Hill	Dave Masias	Mark McDaniel	Vicki Ray



• Making a Difference in the Workplace Award & DOT Secretary’s 48th Annual Award for Excellence

  Angela Laws



• Dorothy Tharnish Customer Service Award - MMAC PIV Issuance Team

  Rose Hernandez

  Marvin Hipolito

  Bryan Pendleton

  Brenda Thompson



• Finance and Management - Excellence Award

  Jeffrey Adkins

  William Maddox, Jr.



• Transportation Safety Award - Eagle Peak Restoration Team

  Lesa Adkisson	Billy Anderson	John Andrews	Richard F. Ball
  Charles Barkheimer	Robert Berry	John Bollman	Roger Borrows
  Joseph Bowling	Paul Bratcher	Ronald Breaux	James Brice
  Gregory Brooks	Dalia Catalano	Arthur Clark	Joshua Freeman
  David French	Rodney Funk	Christopher Gilbert	Martin Goodenough
  Robert Gula	Manuel Hernandez	Robert Jasper	Charene Johnson
  Robby Johnson	Anthony Jones	James Kuhn	Blake Leon
  Aaron McGonigal	Jorge Mendoza	Traci Mitchell	Scott Mosher
  Brian Person	Zayin Radford	Arthur Schwab	Ronald Sheltman
  Justin Simon	Dustin Tinoco	Joseph Vincent	Kent Webb
  Roger Woods



• Policy, International Affairs and Environment - Partnering for Excellence Award
  DOT Lead – Beyond Traffic Team

  Raquel Girvin	Christoper Hillers	Matthew Klein	Julie Marks
  Gregory Rasnake	Nancy Shellabarger	Mary Thiels	Peggy Wade

“I am so impressed by the dedication of Aeronautical Center employees and have always known our folks are among the best when it comes to professionalism and talent. It really doesn’t get much better than this, especially when you have people who perform like we do! Your achievements make a positive difference not only to the Aeronautical Center but to the agency as a whole. I am so proud and happy for each of you. Congratulations on a job well done!” says Michelle Coppedge, Aeronautical Center Director.