Innovation federal executives were honored late last week at the Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA) awards. The event was held at the Hyatt Reston Town Center, with 175 nominees and their guests attending. The annual FGDLA awards highlight federal executives harnessing new technologies that increase efficiencies and better accomplish their agency missions.
In the current federal budgetary climate, innovation is needed as never before. These federal leaders have implemented distance learning programs that reduce travels expenditures dramatically. At the same time, training and professional development materials are offered in additional formats and venues, increasing the efficiency of the organization as a whole.
The following winners were honored:
Individual
Eagle: G. A. Redding, Redding Associates
Hall of Fame: Paul Jesukiewicz, Booz Allen Hamilton
Pioneer: James McGettigan, National Park Service
Pioneer: Dr. Judith Bayless
Pillar: Russ Colbert, Polycom Federal
Organizational
Eagle: Defense Acquisition University
Five Star: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Five Star: National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Five Star: Veteran’s Health Administration
Five Star: Air Technology Office, Program Management Office
Innovation: U.S. National Guard
Innovation: World Bank
Innovation: 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
Pillar: Polycom Federal
The FGDLA is a nonprofit association and for the past two decades has been a leading advocate of distance learning inside the federal government. The FGDLA is a chapter of the United States Distance Learning Association. Congratulations to all the 2012 winners!
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