Employees win NASA awards

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. -- Stennis Space Center Director Rick Gilbrech and NASA Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson presented annual NASA Honor Awards to center employees during an onsite ceremony Tuesday. One SSC employee, Dorsie Jones of Slidell, La., received NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal, a high-level award for notable leadership accomplishments that significantly influence NASA’s mission. The award recognizes an individual’s leadership and effectiveness in advancing NASA’s goals and image. Four SSC employees, Gary L. Benton of Carriere, Miss., James D. Huk of Pass Christina, Miss., Nathan E. Laborde of Marksville, La., and Edward J. Toomey of Waveland, Miss., received NASA's Exceptional Service Medal. Ten other awards were also presented. (Source: Stennis Space Center, 07/24/13)