Ms. Judy Watkins-Hope, of the Naval Research Laboratory's
(NRL's) Supply Division, is the recipient of the Commanding Officer's
Award for achievements in the field of Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO). The award was presented by CAPT Bruce W. Buckley, USN,
at an NRL ceremony held on April 8.
Ms. Hope was cited by CAPT Buckley
for her "proactive work in supporting initiatives for the
African American Employment Subcommittee, her tireless efforts
on behalf of NRL's Community Outreach Program, and outstanding
contributions to the overall EEO program at NRL."
In 1990, Ms. Hope assisted in recruiting clerical personnel from
a local high school. She also participates and organizes tours
for Ballou High School, helps find placement for summer students
and also monitors a "Stay-in-School" program. Ms. Hope
served as an EEO representative for the Supply Division from
1991 to 1993. She attended EEO advisory meetings to keep the
division apprised of issues and concerns of the Laboratory.
Since 1992, Ms. Hope has served
on NRL's Community Outreach Committee where she has been a role
model to young students of Ward 8 schools, volunteered as a science
fair judge, and judged NRL's art and essay contests. She also
assists in recruiting tutors and raising money to provide badging
equipment for Ballou High School.
Ms. Hope served as NRL representative
at the 1994 Blacks in Government Conference where she critiqued
speakers on behalf of the EEO office for perspective awareness
programs. She has also been a member of the African American
Employment Program (AAEP) subcommittee for five years. She has
been involved in planning the Martin Luther King, Jr. programs,
Black History Month programs and workshops on personal development.
She was recently elected chairperson for the AAEP and has served
as co-chairperson for the NRL Children's Holiday party.
Ms. Hope is a founder and member
of the Lambda Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. In conjunction with NRL,
they provide mentoring to children, participate in the NRL Children's
Holiday party, provide equipment for the winners of the NRL Personal
Excellence Award and provide money for entertainment during the
annual NRL Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff.
"The Supply Division where
Ms. Hope has worked for many years, is very proud of all her
accomplishments. We could not be any prouder to have her part
of our organization," commented Ms. Cindy Hartman, NRL Supply
Officer.
Her EEO award was in the non-supervisory
category.
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