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The Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2018

This award recognizes an individual and team who exemplify the Department of Homeland Security's leadership philosophy, principles, and core values of integrity, vigilance, and respect; demonstrated implementing practices, policies, products, opportunities and resources in an effort to put DHS "Employees First"; achieved results, inspired and motivated others by example to work collaboratively and creatively, and mentors personnel toward their highest potential.

The Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2018 - Kevin Boshears - In recognition of outstanding leadership in developing, directing, and achieving the most successful small business inclusion program in the Federal Government.
In recognition of outstanding leadership in developing, directing, and achieving the most successful small business inclusion program in the Federal Government. (DHS Photo by Tim Godbee/Released)

Kevin Boshears

Management Directorate
Washington, D.C.

In recognition of outstanding leadership in developing, directing, and achieving the most successful small business inclusion program in the Federal Government.

The Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2018 - USCIS Office of Human Capital and Training - For outstanding teamwork in designing and providing programs that provide exceptional leadership development, employee training, and other support services for all levels of USCIS employees.
For outstanding teamwork in designing and providing programs that provide exceptional leadership development, employee training, and other support services for all levels of USCIS employees. (DHS Photo by Tim Godbee/Released)

USCIS Office of Human Capital and Training

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, D.C.

Kathleen T. Hochman
Shane T. Griffith
Alfredo M. Pineda
Angelia G. Neal
Judy S. McLaughlin
Craig J. Heintz
Jason P. DePasquale
Gwendolyn P. Simmons
Kristine Eelkema
Steven J. Dykeman

For outstanding teamwork in designing and providing programs that provide exceptional leadership development, employee training, and other support services for all levels of USCIS employees.

Last Updated: 12/16/2022
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