Meet the Lab's 2023 Pinnacle Award Recipients
September 27, 2024
In 2023, Brookhaven National Laboratory presented 20 staff members with the Lab's highest accolades: the pinnacle Science & Technology, Engineering, Brookhaven, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and for the first time the Distinguished Administrator Awards.
“With these awards, we honored a select group of staff members for their exceptional contributions,” said Lab Director JoAnne Hewett. “Our Laboratory is built upon two pillars: the talent of a dedicated staff and the world-class facilities and tools at our disposal.”
Science & Technology Awards
The Science & Technology Awards are presented to recognize distinguished contributions to the Laboratory's science and technology objectives. The 2023 recipients were:
- Valentina Bisogni, National Synchrotron Light Source II
- Steve Kettell, Physics Department
- Bjoern Schenke, Physics Department
- Aihong Tang, Physics Department
- James Wishart, Chemistry Division
Engineering Awards
Engineering Awards are presented to recognize distinguished contributions to the Laboratory's engineering and computing objectives. The 2023 recipients were:
- David Bergman, National Synchrotron Light Source II
- Russell Feder, Collider-Accelerator Department
- John Kuczewski, Instrumentation Division
- Seth Nemesure, Collider-Accelerator Department
- Joel Vasquez, Physics Department
Brookhaven Awards
Brookhaven Awards are given to recognize key contributors in support functions whose performance and achievements represent outstanding service to the Laboratory. The 2023 recipients were:
- Joe Gettler, Stakeholder Relations Office
- Stephen Giordano, Information Technology Division
- Maria Pacella, Legal Office
- Vincent Racaniello, Environmental Protection Division
- Timothy Welty, Radiological Control Division
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
The Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Awards recognize key contributors who demonstrate leadership qualities that exemplify the ideals of inclusion, diversity, and equity into practical action. The 2023 recipients were:
- Ketevi Assamagan, Physics Department
- Mickey Chiu, Physics Department
Distinguished Administrator Awards
The Distinguished Administrator Awards are presented to recognize key contributors in the Administrative Support path whose performance and achievements represent outstanding service to the Laboratory. The 2023 recipients were:
- Mary Campbell, Environment, Biology, Nuclear Science & Nonproliferation Directorate
- Linda Hanlon, Energy & Photon Sciences Directorate
- Donna Pfeiffer, Operations Support and Planning Division
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