NASA Recognizes Goddard Members For Superior Performance

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m., more than 250 members of the Goddard community gathered in the Building 8 auditorium to recognize their peers during the 2001-2002 NASA Honor Awards ceremony.

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Courtney Stadd, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison

More than 65 recipients received awards ranging from the Public Service Group Achievement Award to the Presidential Meritorious Senior Executive Service Medal. Guest speaker for the occasion representing NASA headquarters was Courtney Stadd, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison.

Goddard's center director gave the welcoming remarks. He thanked Goddard employees for attending and spoke of an exceptional year of achievements for the center. "We do things here that make a difference and we do them well," said Al Diaz. "Our leaders and managers do an exceptional job providing the resources and atmosphere for our exceptional employees to succeed," he added.

Following the presentation of awards, Courtney Stadd gave the closing remarks. He spoke of the honor for him to represent NASA headquarters. During his remarks Stadd illustrated how Goddard's accomplishments are aligned with NASA's mission statement. He told the recipients, "This agency prides itself on having the best of the best. "Remember, this is the peer group that is honoring you today," Stadd concluded.

A luncheon at the Goddard Recreation Center was held following the awards ceremony.

The following two pages is a listing of the 2001-2002 NASA Honor Award Recipients