Wright Awards recognize civilian ESC contributions

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  • By Maj. Edward Byrne
  • 851st Electronic Systems Group
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  Editor's Note: The following article is the second in a series highlighting the Sheily, Wright and O'Neill Awards, which will be announced Nov. 5. This week's article focuses on the Wright Award. 

The Harold M. Wright Award is given annually to two Electronic Systems Center employees, recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to ESC's mission. The award is given in honor of Harold M. Wright, the Electronic Systems Division commander's chief technical adviser, from 1969 until his retirement in 1973.

The awards are presented in two categories: GS-8 to GS-13 and GM/GS-14 and above. The award recognizes individuals who have performed above and beyond their task requirements and displayed dedication, objectivity and interest in helping others within their field.

Harold M. Wright Award finalists are:

GS-8 to GS-13
· Nicole Gianni
Electronic Systems Center

· Anita McCorvey
350th Electronic Systems Wing

· Elizabeth Milling
551st Electronic Systems Wing

· Lynne Hamilton
554th Electronic Systems Wing

· Melvin Townsend
653rd Electronic Systems Wing

GM/GS-14 and above
· Catina Sparaco
Electronic Systems Center

· Ken Francois
350th Electronic Systems Wing

· David Temple
551st Electronic Systems Wing

· Cynthia Crews
554th Electronic Systems Wing

· Michael Therrien
653rd Electronic Systems Wing

The Wright award recipients, along with those of the Shiely and O'Neill awards, will be announced at the awards banquet on Nov. 5 at The Minuteman Club at 6 p.m. The guest speaker for the event is Lt. Gen. (ret.) Ronald T. Kadish. The event includes dinner, entertainment and award presentations. Tickets are $23 for club members and $25 for non-club members. Tickets will be available through unit representatives. Registration can also be accomplished by accessing the link listed under the ESC CenterNet homepage 'What's New' section. Stay tuned to future additions of the Hansconian for further details and information regarding the event.