DLA Distribution employees garner top honors at Agency’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. -

Personnel from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin, California, received top honors in several categories during DLA's 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards ceremony held at the Agency's headquarters Jan 25.

In an organization email, Perry Knight, DLA Distribution deputy commander, lauded the accomplishments of the winners.

"Though not all of our submissions were chosen for the DLA Annual Awards, we recognize the amazing efforts of our dedicated workforce. We have accomplished so much together and I appreciate all you have contributed to our mission during fiscal year 2023," said Knight.

Winners were selected from a large group of worthy nominations, all of whom deserve special recognition for their outstanding accomplishments.

The following personnel were recognized in the DLA Enterprise Award categories:

Top Ten DLA Employees of the Year Award
Category B: Natalie Lee-Haynes, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California
Category C: Jennifer Davis, DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina

Employee of the Quarter
Kathy Simmons, DLA Distribution

Team Awards/Large Category
DLA Veterans Administration Personal Protection Equipment Mission Support Team, DLA Distribution

Equal Employment Opportunity Awards
Achievement in EEO by a Supervisor or Manager: Anthony Zuk, DLA Distribution

Military Personnel Awards
Field Grade Officer of the Year: Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gary Maurer, DLA Distribution

Installation Support Excellence Awards
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program Management Award: Cynthia Paredes, DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin, California
DLA Police Officer of the Year: Officer Marc MacLain, DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
DLA Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Joshua Paul, DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
DLA Fire Officer of the Year: Assistant Fire Chief Fred Smith, DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
DLA Fire Service Instructor of the Year: Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Watkins Jr., DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin, California
DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year: Lead Dispatcher Noah Kingham, DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin, California
DLA Fire Department of the Year: DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Enterprise Safety Excellence Awards
Safety Professional of the Year: Jelisa Vazquez Nazario, DLA Europe & Africa
DLA Safety Champion of the Year: Ashley Contreras, DLA Distribution
DLA Employee Safety/Voluntary Protection Program Team: Defense Depot San Joaquin California Automated Materiel Handling Systems Team, DLA Distribution

Security Professional Awards
DLA Junior Security Professional of the Year: Daniel Avila, DLA Distribution

Acquisition Excellence Awards
Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement: Brittany Schofield, DLA Distribution
Congratulations to all of our DLA Distribution winners!

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