In 61st Year of DOJ Awards Program, Attorney General Holder Recognizes Department Employees and Others for Their Service
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In 61st Year of DOJ Awards Program, Attorney General Holder Recognizes Department Employees and Others for Their Service
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"Despite significant challenges, evolving threats, and unprecedented budgetary difficulties, these dedicated employees have exemplified the very best of what it means to serve the American people," said Attorney General
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The Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service is presented to the following team for its successful defense of the Affordable Care Act, a landmark piece of legislation. With high stakes and a staggering volume of work to be done, this team withstood intense pressure and showcased superb litigation skills in drafting the law's defense to constitutional challenges and lawsuits.
From the Civil Division Federal Programs Branch recipients include:
The Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service is also presented to the following team that dedicated itself to the historic prosecution of
The Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism recognizes an extraordinary act of courage and voluntary risk of life during the performance of official duties. One award is presented this year.
The Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism goes to a team of federal, state and local law enforcement officers involved in the apprehension of a dangerous fugitive on
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Cimino, through his nearly 40-year career, has enabled the government to achieve successful results in many important criminal tax cases, each time demonstrating himself to be a primer criminal litigator and senior manager. Over the course of his service to the department, Cimino has mentored and inspired countless attorneys, and is held in the highest regard within the tax community.
The Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award recognizes employees who have served at least 20 years in the Department and have demonstrated high standards of excellence and dedication throughout their careers. This year's award is presented to
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The Attorney General's Award for Meritorious Public Service is the top public service award granted by the
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service is the
One award is presented to
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service is also presented to a team for its extraordinary work in implementing the President's conclusion that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional and warrants heightened scrutiny. This dedicated team of litigators and staff showed a deep understanding of the law and sound strategic vision in litigating matters ranging from bankruptcy to federal benefits and immigration.
From the Civil Division Office of Immigration Litigation, recipients include:
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service also is presented to a team of attorneys for their outstanding investigation and litigation in
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service also goes to a team recognized for their successful investigation and prosecution of
Also being awarded with the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service for their outstanding and historic achievement in successful investigation and prosecuting
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service also is presented to a team responsible for the successful investigation and conviction of
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service also goes to a team involved in the successful investigation and prosecution of public officials in
Also awarded the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service are members of a team that demonstrated exemplary performance in
Also awarded the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service is
The Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service also goes to the team responsible for ensuring that the department sustained its clean financial audit opinion. This opinion matters as it demonstrates to the American taxpayers that the department's finances associated with a
The Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement recognizes outstanding professional achievements by law enforcement officers of the
The Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement is presented to the team that investigated organized drug crime in
Another Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement is presented to
The Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country recognizes extraordinary efforts by department employees who demonstrate the department's commitment to fighting crime in Indian Country. This award is being presented to a team of dedicated department attorneys and staff who fought to combat violence against Native American women. Due to their exceptional work, tribes will be able to prosecute non-Indian perpetrators of domestic violence in Indian Country for the first time in decades. This system-wide change in Indian Country will hold accountable all perpetrators of domestic and dating violence against women regardless of race or tribal affiliation.
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The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Management recognizes outstanding administrative or managerial achievements that have significantly improved operations and productivity, or reduced costs.
The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Information Technology recognizes outstanding achievements in applying information technology to improve operations and productivity, reduce or avoid costs and solve problems. This award is presented to one team this year.
The team awarded the Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Information Technology led the adoption of a next generation case management system for the
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The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions towards protecting U.S. national security. Two awards are presented this year.
The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security is presented to the team that successfully convicted
From the Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division (NSD), recipients include:
Another team receiving the Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security is a team that investigated and prosecuted Khalid Ali Aldawsari, who attempted to construct a powerful improvised explosive device to target high profile locations, including the residence of a former President of
From the Counterterrorism Section of the NSD, recipients include:
The Attorney General's Award for Equal Employment Opportunity is the department's highest award for performance in support of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. This year's recipient is a team of department staff who provided an exceptional Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in the
The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Legal Support in the Paralegal Category goes to the Land Acquisition Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division's (ENRD)
The Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Administrative Support recognizes outstanding performance in administrative or managerial support by an administrative employee or secretary. This year, the award goes to four recipients, two in the Administrative category and two in the Secretarial category. The Administrative category awardees include,
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The Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Service in Freedom of
The Attorney General's Award for Fraud Prevention recognizes exceptional dedication and effort to prevent, investigate, and prosecute fraud, white-collar crimes, and official corruption. Awards are presented to two teams this year.
An award is presented to the team that spearheaded an investigation into a local law enforcement entity that was engaging in a high volume of anti-money laundering operations without required federal oversight. As a result, this team facilitated the department's recovery of approximately
Also receiving the Attorney General's Award for Fraud Prevention is the team leading efforts to prosecute tax refund fraud committed through identity theft, which victimizes unsuspecting, law-abiding citizens and steals billions of dollars from the government. This team brought great expertise and energy to the prosecution of individuals and groups who commit these crimes by pushing for long prison sentences that serve as a strong deterrent for would-be future offenders. From the
The Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety recognizes outstanding achievement in the development and support of community partnerships designed to address public safety within a community. The award recognizes the significant contributions of citizens and organizations that have assisted the department in the accomplishment of these programs. This year's award is to a team of individuals responsible for a collaborative effort to reduce youth violence in
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The Cubby Dorsey Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Wage Grade System Employee recognizes extraordinary performance and contributions by wage grade system employees, including laborers, mechanics and skilled craft workers. One award is presented this year to
The Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee recognizes exceptional performance and notable accomplishments towards the department's mission by an employee with fewer than five years of federal career service. Recipients include:
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The John Marshall Interagency Cooperation in Support of Litigation Award goes to
Also awarded the John Marshall Interagency Cooperation in Support of Litigation Award is a team of attorneys from the
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