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Leaders in Industry and Government Receive HonorsFAIRFAX, Va., March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through its annual awards program, AFCEA International recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the communications, electronics, intelligence and information technology disciplines. The awards were presented during WEST 2016 in San Diego. WOMEN'S APPRECIATION AWARD: Recognizes and honors AFCEA members, regardless of gender, who have gone above and beyond to further the careers of women. DISTINGUISHED YOUNG AFCEAN (DYA) AWARD: Recognizes exceptional performance in leadership and guidance for the Young AFCEAN program; superior technical achievement in the professional arena; a record of going above and beyond at the local AFCEA chapter or regional level; and mentoring provided for other Young AFCEANs. DYA REGIONAL HONOREES: AFCEA Regional Vice Presidents personally select an individual from their region to receive the Regional Distinguished Young AFCEAN Award. 1st Lt. Monica Ciobanu, The Special Telecommunications Service, Central Eastern Europe Region Chase Clayton, TEKsystems, Texas Region Master Sgt. Matthew Collingridge, USAF, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron, Great Plains-Rocky Mountain Region Mary Ellen Cook, TASC, Maryland Region Capt. Jamila Gina Evans, USAF, HQ AF Reserve Command, Georgia Region Nicholas Farinacci, TEKsystems, Western Region Megan Ham, Apex Systems Inc., Carolinas Region Patrick Hamilton, Booz Allen Hamilton, New England-Upstate NY Region Senior Master Sgt. William Hebb, USAF, U.S. Air Force, Central Europe Region Nhelly Hughes, AT&T Government Solutions, Virginia Region Kristina Kelly, Blackstone Technology Group, National Capital Region Capt. Mark Lebedzinski, USAF, U.S. Air Force Space Command, Heartland Region Capt. Michael Nettis, USAF, PACAF 613th AOC, Pacific Region Pam Plesz, DDC IT Services LLC, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania Region Senton Pojani, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc., South Florida Region Capt. Jesse Wayne, USAF, U.S. Air Force, Mid-South Region EMERGING LEADERSHIP AWARD: Given for exceptional service to AFCEA at the local and/or international level. Presented to individuals who have demonstrated continuous leadership in Young AFCEAN activities since winning the Distinguished Young AFCEAN award. YOUNG AFCEAN CHAPTER PROGRAM AWARD: Given to the chapter that has most significantly contributed to the professional development of young AFCEANs by providing a forum of programs and initiatives geared to their unique needs. MODEL YOUNG AFCEAN PROGRAM AWARD: Presented to AFCEA chapters that that have achieved the goals they have set for establishing chapter programs that encourage young AFCEAN involvement and professional growth. Additional information about the AFCEA awards program is available online. AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia. The association provides an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. For more information and to join, visit www.afcea.org. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130410/DC92618LOGO
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