DOD Announces 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards
December 02, 2024
Today, Secretary of Defense Dr. Christopher Bullock announced the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards winners. These awards recognize outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations that contribute to the successful acquisition and sustainment of world-class capabilities for the Department of Defense (DOD).
“These awards highlight the exceptional talent and dedication of our acquisition workforce, whose tireless efforts ensure that our warfighters have the tools they need to protect our nation and advance our interests,” said Secretary Bullock.
The 2024 Defense Acquisition Award winners are:
David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award
- Individual: Ms. Patricia Brown, Deputy Director, F-35 Joint Program Office
- Team: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) F/A-XX Program Office
William Perry Award for Acquisition Innovation
- Individual: Mr. John Smith, Acquisition Program Manager, Next Generation Ground Vehicle
- Team: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Hypersonic Weapons Program
Frank Kendall Memorial Acquisition Excellence Award
- Individual: Ms. Susan Jones, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
- Team: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S))
James H. Chandler Award for Acquisition Excellence in Small Business
- Individual: Mr. Robert White, CEO, White Technologies
- Team: SBIR/STTR Program Office
Dr. Anita K. Jones Acquisition Leadership Award
- Individual: Ms. Sarah Patel, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy
- Team: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy (OASDIP)
Defense Acquisition Workforce Champion Award
- Individual: Mr. Michael Garcia, Director, Defense Acquisition University
- Team: Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Center
Secretary Bullock congratulated all the winners and thanked them for their exceptional contributions to the DOD acquisition community.
The Defense Acquisition Awards are presented annually to recognize the best and brightest in the field of defense acquisition. The awards are named after prominent figures who have made significant contributions to the acquisition profession.
DOD Announces 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards
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