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The Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions.
This year's winners are listed below, along with a description of their contributions and achievements:
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Judith A. Wilson, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For her fierce work ethic, good humor, exemplary customer service, and professionalism in the execution of her responsibilities.
Judith A. Wilson, CBP
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Erik M. Thompson, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For outstanding performance, dedication, and exemplary service to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s National Service Center.
Erik M. Thompson, USCIS
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to James H. Patterson, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco. (DHS Photo by Jetta Disco/Released)
For exemplary initiative in developing a technical solution to catalogue information sharing access agreements across the Department.
James H. Patterson, I&A
For willingness and excellence in providing legal support during the surge of unaccompanied minors in the southwest.
Gloria Verduzco, ICE
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Aisha M. Jones, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco. (DHS Photo by Jetta Disco/Released)
For professionalism, vigilance, and exemplary performance.
Aisha M. Jones, ICE
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Kevin Martensen, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For exemplary performance and innovation in managing the release of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Case Assistance Analytic and Data Integration system.
Kevin Martensen, MGMT
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Victoria Back, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For excellence in customer service and human resources functions at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Victoria Back, TSA
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Stephanie Braman, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For outstanding support during a period of transition and continued excellent customer service across Wisconsin airports.
Stephanie Braman, TSA
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service to Bryan T. Molnar, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.
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For exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the U.S. Secret Service, leading to the arrest of over 100 criminals.
Bryan T. Molnar, USSS
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas presented the Secretary's Award for Exemplary Service to Nathan B. Morgan, Nov. 3, 2015. This award recognizes exemplary individual service by U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees serving in administrative, technical, clerical, and general support positions. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco. (DHS Photo by Jetta Disco/Released)
For exceptional service and outstanding support of the U.S. Secret Service Special Projects Section.
Nathan B. Morgan, USSS
For exceptional performance and outstanding customer service in contributing to the operational success of the Office of Biometric Identity Management.