2020 Secretary’s Awards(119)

Recipient of the Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2020 for demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to mission through his efforts running the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition in 2019 and 2020.

Recipient of the Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2020 for fostering a climate of respect and teamwork developing the workforce to achieve unparalleled results in exceptional circumstances.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for expertly guiding a workforce of 950 staff to rapidly respond to the humanitarian and border security crisis on the southwest border, transition to on-board a new assistant commissioner…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for leveraging innovative methods to deliver consequences for illegal immigration while avoiding negative media and congressional attention by leading CBP efforts with five diverse programs…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for developing the essential workers guidance that was ultimately adopted in whole or in part by more than 40 states, representing the most used guidance ever published by CISA, and enabled…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for leading the department’s efforts with the interagency to deploy an enhanced entry screening capability in response to the COVID pandemic. Utilizing methods built in response to the…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for leading and managing the department of homeland security’s largest law enforcement task force deployment to Portland, Oregon by assuming responsibility as FPS’ incident commander to…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for his exemplary leadership during numerous DHS responses to homeland threats, improvement of TSA intelligence capabilities, and 40 years of dedicated work in counterterrorism and…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for going to extraordinary lengths and personal risk to establish direct contact with medical providers and identify critical resource needs, establishing triage priorities and coordinating…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Meritorious Service Medal 2020 for leading his team to successfully administer new screening programs in the Rio Grande valley that enabled DHS to effectively implement critical new processes, including the migrant…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for enhancing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s capacity to protect critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and the private sector from small unmanned aircraft…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for excelling at maintaining inventory accuracy and accountability and ensuring the serviceability of all field office property despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for demonstrating unparalleled motivation which resulted in seamless processing and yielded an impressive number of personnel security suitability and security determinations well ahead…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for demonstrating excellent customer service and maintenance of customer confidence with development of a COVID-19 research guide and assistance for multiple components and offices…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for playing a pivotal role in TSA academy’s successful transition from in-person to virtual delivery for the transportation security officer basic training program phase ii which allowed…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for outstanding service at the federal air marshal service Newark field office exemplifying the DHS mission of “with honor and integrity we will safeguard the American people, our…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for displaying superior performance of duty to the Dominican Republic where he provided maritime law enforcement and counter-trafficking training while serving as a member of Tactical Law…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for his efforts that resulted in USCIS having an authoritative dataset of pending cases by performing data analysis of approximately 12 million cases that appeared to be pending in…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for his integral role in the front-end identification efforts, triaging, lead creation, data collection and file monitoring of nearly 500 Malaysian fraud scheme immigration filings at the…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Exemplary Service 2020 for unparalleled dedication and innovation to design protocols to provide accurate and timely information to enhance situational awareness during emergencies.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Diversity Management 2020 for counseling and advising the team on the FEMA Civil Rights Bulletin released in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to uphold civil rights and civil…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service 2020 for amazing selfless and exceptional volunteerism with his church and various other community programs.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service 2020 for his sustained service on the Portsmouth Virginia Criminal Justice Board, mayor’s military affairs committee, and sheriff’s office, and since the start of the pandemic has spent…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for responding to a call for assistance concerning a kayak that had flipped over; he selflessly entered fast moving waters, at great personal risk, to rescue the 70-year-old kayaker who had capsized.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for rescuing two kayakers adrift and capsized in the Pacific Ocean while on a family outing at Dorian Beach, California.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for demonstrating great compassion; they performed above and beyond the call of duty guiding border patrol agent Agustin Aguilar’s family through a very difficult situation during a time of great…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for demonstrating great compassion; they performed above and beyond the call of duty guiding border patrol agent Agustin Aguilar’s family through a very difficult situation during a time of great…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the u.s. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism Award 2020 working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the Secretary's Exceptional Service Gold Medal for initiating an investigation into Airbus Group SE for fraud, bribery and corruption practices by the company.

Recipient of the Secretary's Exceptional Service Gold Medal for detecting and alerting the nation to a vast transnational cyber criminal conspiracy, attempting to defraud the nation of billions in funding intended to blunt the economic impact of the…

Recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Valor 2020 for launching an extraordinary rescue effort to save the 24-member crew of motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for working tirelessly under extreme circumstances to provide a safer workforce environment in support of the secret service mission.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for demonstrating great compassion; they performed above and beyond the call of duty guiding border patrol agent Agustin Aguilar’s family through a very difficult situation during a time of great…

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for developing and implementing an international air bridge to rapidly deliver COVID PPE as part of a historic logistical effort for the U.S. Government in response to the COVID pandemic.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for procuring personal protective equipment to fulfill requirements for requests across the nation in support of the historic logistical effort of the U.S. Government.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for research, expertise, and proactive collaboration characterizing the virus, validating disinfectants, and assisting in PPE reconditioning.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for displaying exceptional bravery and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled New York City.

Recipient of the COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism 2020 for safely executing two medical evacuations from Cruise Ship GRAND PRINCESS, saving two lives. These medical evacuations were the Coast Guard’s first operations in a COVID-19 positive environment and…