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Coast Guard acquisition excellence honored at DHS awards ceremony

By CG-9 CG-9

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Six members of the Coast Guard workforce were honored for superior performance during fiscal year 2023 with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Honorary Acquisition Program Management Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals and teams who have demonstrated the highest level of professional excellence in attaining acquisition program success.

Honored at the ceremony for their dedication to their programs and their innovative techniques for handling challenges and improving processes were:

  • Lt. Cmdr. Beau C. Belanger, Acquisition Program Manager of the Year
  • Barbara Reithmaier, Acquisition Program Support Professional of the Year
  • Jason Westmeyer, Cost Estimator of the Year
  • Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas Sapiano, Life Cycle Logistician of the Year
  • Delphine Woltz, Information Technology Professional of the Year
  • Lt. Cmdr. Katrian Hernandez, Requirements Manager of the Year

    For more information about these outstanding award winners, visit CG-9's Acquisition Newsroom here. 

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