ARPC officials announce annual A1 award selectees
BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Air Reserve Personnel Center officials released the names of their annual A1 awards nominees here Oct. 16, 2014. The individuals will compete against other Air Force Reserve Command nominees by year's end.
A1 Force Support Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Operational Level - Staff Sgt. Andrew Johnson
A1 Force Support Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Operational Level - Master Sgt. Christina Duran
A1 Force Support NCO of the Year, Air Reserve Component, Operational Level - Tech. Sgt. Amy Szpak
A1 Force Support SNCO of the Year, ARC, Operational Level -
Senior Master Sgt. Richard Mackanos
A1 Personnel Field Grade Officer of the Year, ARC, Operational Level - Lt. Col. Michael Ortiz
A1 Personnel Company Grade Officer of the Year, ARC, Operational Level - Capt. Andrew Williams
A1 Civilian Manager of the Year, Operational Level - Kenneth Kluza
A1 Civilian Specialist of the Year, Operational Level - Gary Thurman
General Horace M. Wade Innovation Award - Maj. Elrae Epps
General Michael P.C. Carns Award - Lt. Col. Amy Boehle
General Billy J. Boles Mentorship Award - Master Sgt. Joi Pearson
Dr. Edwin C. Peterson Education and Training Manager Award - Master Sgt. Jacqueline Rinne
A1 Special Recognition Award - DPAR/Accessions