A team from the McNary Lock and Dam was recognized during the annual awards presented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District.

The McNary Turbine Replacement project delivery team received the Project Management Business Process award for complex scheduling, multiple-agency collaboration and overall project utilization.

Mark F. Lindgren, retired Walla Walla District chief of Engineering and Construction Division, received the highest award during the June 29 event held at District Headquarters in Walla Walla.

Lindgren, who retired from federal service in 2013 after 37 years, was inducted into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees. His photo and a narrative is on permanent display at district headquarters.

Starting out as an engineer-in-training in the Hydrology Branch, Lindgren quickly proved himself as a skilled engineer, and an inspiring and effective leader. Serving in many leadership capacities, he was known for his expertise in hydrology, hydraulic design and endangered species act fish passage. Also, Lindgren was instrumental in the ongoing study of the Columbia River Treaty, which will continue to influence reservoir system operations for decades.

Other civilian employees recognized:

• Aaron Schuff, Construction Branch project engineer and contracting officer representative, received the Engineering Excellence Award, primarily for his work on the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Turbine Runner Replacement Installation project.

• Julio Morelos, an electrical engineer in the Electrical Design Section, received the Public Outreach & STEM education program award for coordinating National Engineers Week activities.

• Joe Braley, an electrical engineer in the Electrical Design Section, received the Quality Proponent award for his work on the Dworshak exciters upgrade.

• Patty Ramos and Andrew Dankel Ibanez received Support Employee of the Year awards. Ramos, Programs and Project Management Branch administrative support team member, was recognized for developing standard operating procedures for printing services. Ibanez, Equal Employment Opportunity Program chief, was honored for providing technical and professional support to management officials and employees.

• Sonya Kurle, Matthew Reeves and Leigh Cranmer were presented Outstanding Achievement awards. Kurle, Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office contract performance specialist, was honored for innovative acquisition strategies to support the district’s natural resource mission. Reeves, Construction Branch project engineer and contracting officer representative, was recognized for work on the Dworshak Dam Hydroelectric Generator Unit-3 Winding Replacement project. Cranmer, Mission Support Office technical writer-editor, received New Employee of the Year, primarily for revising and improving the district’s new employee handbook.

For more information, contact 509-527-7020 or cenww-pa@usace.army.mil.