CRANE, Ind. –
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held its annual Command Awards ceremony on July 28, 2022. More than 30 employees were awarded for their hard work, expertise, and contributions to the federal laboratory’s mission.
“We are thrilled to be able to recognize our employees in this meaningful way,” said Dr. Angie Lewis (SES), NSWC Crane technical director. “Our team consistently delivers in pursuit of our nation’s defense, and this ceremony is an opportunity to show our appreciation.”
NSWC Crane conducted a call for nominations, and held selection panels to review and rate nominations to determine the winners of each category. Several other awards were distributed from partner organization Federally Employed Women (FEW).
“NSWC Crane employees are some of the first called when the Navy or the nation has a defense need,” said NSWC Crane Commanding Officer CAPT Duncan McKay. “This event is a chance to recognize and share those stories of employees going above and beyond to support the warfighter.”
NSWC CRANE AWARDS:
Career Achievement Award
Barbara Strahley
Erika White
Business Excellence Award
Mandy Hearn
Horizon Award
Mitchel Holland
Sarah Schwemmin
Diversity and Inclusion Award
Samantha Koutsares
Collaboration Excellence Award
Amanda Miller
Christian Schuler
Strategic Measures and Targets Award
Electromagnetic Warfare Science and Technology Division
Outstanding Leadership Award
Robert Walker
Sandy Zehr
Outstanding Innovation Award
Human Resources Information Systems Team: Tony Ranard and Brandon Shuld
Igniter Design Team: Jalon Leonard, Daniel Neff, Noah Callahan, Alan Schaefer
Technical Excellence Award
Justin Yoch
Service Excellence Award (Business/Customer Support)
Deborah Leighty
Service Excellence Award (Product Support)
Loren Seal
Service Excellence Award (Scientist/Engineer)
Jonathon Gregory
Service Excellence Award (Supervisor)
Heidi Slaubaugh
Service Excellence Award (Technician)
Joseph Shreves
Career Competency Development Program Award (Level 1)
Kyle Ciarrone
Career Competency Development Program Award (Level 2)
Nicole Talbot
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Leader of the Year (FEW)
Sandra Clark
About NSWC Crane | NSWC Crane is a naval laboratory and a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) with mission areas in Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions and Electronic Warfare. The warfare center is responsible for multi-domain, multi- spectral, full life cycle support of technologies and systems enhancing capability to today's Warfighter.