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Three BPA employees recognized in DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards

BPA employees recognized by Energy Secretary for contributions to public service in furthering DOE’s mission.
BPA employees recognized by Energy Secretary for contributions to public service in furthering DOE’s mission.
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BPA has a strong tradition of recognizing our own and making sure that everyone throughout the country knows about the incredibly important work taking place in the Pacific Northwest.

Dan James, Chief Workforce and Strategy Officer

Three BPA employees were among a select few across the Department of Energy that Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recognized recently at the Secretary's Honor Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The awards are among the highest internal awards the Department of Energy offers, honoring outstanding leadership in public service that benefits both DOE's mission and the nation.

The awardees from BPA are:

  • Ann McManamon, Hydrologist, Weather and Streamflow Forecasting
  • Bart McManus, Electrical Engineer, Operations Control
  • Aaron Siemers, Physical Scientist (Environmental), Technical and Regional Services

“BPA has a strong tradition of recognizing our own and making sure that everyone throughout the country knows about the incredibly important work taking place in the Pacific Northwest," said Dan James, Chief Workforce and Strategy Officer. “Ann, Bart, and Aaron are each stellar examples of the innovations that BPA brings to the table and the service we provide not only to the region but the nation as well."

Read more about the achievements of the BPA employees and other DOE awardees who were recognized by Secretary Granholm.

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