Congratulations to the recipients of the 26^th Annual Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration (CFO/ASA) Awards.  2020 was a challenging year; however, it does not prevent us from recognizing the great achievements that these employees and teams have made for the Office of the CFO/ASA.  Please enjoy the information below, as we celebrate our well-deserving recipients of the Employee of the Year and Bronze Medal Awards.

2020 CFO/ASA Employees of the Year

Cara Westholm, Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality Ms. Westholm is honored with the 2020 Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration Employee of the Year Award for demonstrating leadership to provide consistent delivery of services within the... More details

Kevin Scott Sadler, Office of Security Mr. Sadler is honored with the 2020 Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration Employee of the Year Award for supporting emergency logistical efforts and providing administrative oversight to operations at the onset of and... More details

2020 CFO/ASA Bronze Medal Award Recipients

CFO/ASA Employee of the Year (EOTY) Award

To recognize employees who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained effort in accomplishing the missions of the Office of the CFO/ASA.  

The award consists of a crystal tower and a cash award of $2,500, and can be given in the following three categories:

• Management/Supervisory
• Professional/Administrative
• Technical/Clerical/Support Services

Consideration are given, but not limited to the:

• Importance of the contribution and the extent to which it served to contribute to CFO/ASA programs;                                    
• Enhancement of CFO/ASA service to the Department; and
• Originality of the contribution and the inspiration it may serve to other employees toward excellence of performance.

CFO/ASA Bronze Medal Award

To provide honorary recognition to employees for their outstanding and significant contributions to the mission of the Office of the CFO/ASA and the Department. 

Lucite-embedded Bronze Medals will be awarded to:

• Individuals;
• Groups (up to 10 individuals); or
• Organizations (single or joint).

A Bronze Medal is the highest honorary award granted by an operating unit or Secretarial Officer or equivalent.  A Bronze Medal is defined as superior performance characterized by outstanding or significant contributions that have increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating unit.  To warrant a Bronze Medal, a contribution must focus on qualitative and quantitative performance measures reflected in the Department’s Strategic Plan.