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Beltsville Area's ARS Award Recipients*Celebration of Excellence Awards* Home    2012 2014  2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010  1999 2000
 Beltsville Area Senior Research Scientist of the YearCraig S.T. Daughtry**Dr. Craig S.T. Daughtry** - *Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory,**Animal and Natural Resources Institute* Recognized for pioneering research in theory and applications of remote sensing for assessing crops and soils.   Beltsville Area Early Career Scientist of the YearMonica Santin-Duran**Dr. Monica Santin-Duran** - *Environmental Microbial Food Safety Laboratory,**Animal and Natural Resources Institute* Recognized for conducting outstanding research to discover pathogens of public health concern in food animals.     Paul Doraiswamy Technology Transfer AwardBenjamin F. Matthews**Dr. Benjamin F. Matthews** - *Soybean Genetics and Improvement Laboratory,**Plant Sciences Institute* Recognized for transferring technology for biotechnology and bioinformatics techniques for effective transfer of high impact.     Beltsville Area Support Scientist of the YearRandy Rowland**Randy Rowland** - *Environmental Microbial Food Safety Laboratory,**Animal and Natural Resources Institute* Recognized for outstanding support of the research on environmental microbial safety.    Beltsville Area Technician of the YearAndrew Funk**Andrew Funk** - *Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory,**Plant Sciences Institute* Recognized for exemplary support of the Agricultural Research Service mission through high quality work, initiative, creativity, and positive enthusiasm.    Equal Employment Opportunity/ Civil Rights Award (Supervisory)Phyllis Martin**Dr. Phyllis Martin** - *Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory,**Plant Sciences Institute* Recognized for exemplary efforts to educate the public, to mentor students to become scientists for tomorrow, and to advance the USDA working environment towards one that is diverse, free from discrimination and provides opportunities for all employees to excel.   Equal Employment Opportunity/ Civil Rights Award (Non-Supervisory)Dilip Lakshman**Dr. Dilip Lakshman** - *Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit,**U.S. National Arboretum* Recognized for exemplary contributions of time and talent furthering outreach, workforce diversity, and equal employment opportunity goals without monetary reimbursement during duty and non-duty hours.   Beltsville Area Support/Service Employee of the YearKeesha Draper**Keesha Draper** - *Plant Sciences Institute Office* Recognized for her commitment to the Institute's mission which is well represented by her performance of her duties at the highest level of quality.     Beltsville Area Office Support Professional of the YearMichele Shaw**Michele Shaw** - *Plant Sciences Institute Office* Recognized for managing administrative office support services to 11 management units in an exemplary manner through the fiscal year and for exceptional support to the Institute and Area Offices.     Beltsville Area Preston Tisdale Safety AwardKamlesh Chauhan**Dr. Kamlesh Chauhan** - *Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory,**Plant Sciences Institute* Recognized for developing an effective safety kit for use in the field and for proactive and sustained safety vigilance.


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