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2023 National Disaster Resilience Conference Announces Award Honorees

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC) today announced its 2023 resilience leadership awards for individuals who champion disaster safety and resilience. The NDRC and nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) will honor the eight individuals today during the award luncheon at its annual gathering in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

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  • CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC) today announced its 2023 resilience leadership awards for individuals who champion disaster safety and resilience.
  • The Dr. Ernst W. Kiesling Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for individuals whose lifelong dedication leaves an indelible, positive impact on the disaster safety and resilience movement.
  • The FLASH Partnership Award recognizes a leader whose collaborative nature and dedication foster success and advance disaster resilience.
  • The FLASH Education Award celebrates excellence in educating individuals, communities, and organizations about disaster resilience.

Dr. Brian A. Levine Continues Partnership With Haute MD Network

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Brian A. Levine is the founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York. He is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. Brian Levine, M.D. leads the industry in normalizing open dialogue about infertility— a medical condition affecting 1 in 8 couples— and educates prospective parents on a national level.

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  • Fertility Expert from New York, Dr. Brian A. Levine, continues his partnership with Haute MD Network, now in his third year.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Brian A. Levine is the founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York.
  • Brian Levine, M.D.
  • Brian Levine, M.D.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David Benson as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry

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Monday, September 11, 2023

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.

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  • FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.
  • Mr. Benson entered the HVAC services and repair business as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician for aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company in Seattle from 1979 to 2015.
  • He later founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service, a year later in Seattle, where he continues to serve as president and chief executive officer.
  • Aside from his vocation, he founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service in Seattle, where he serves as president and chief executive officer.

NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Chicago, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.

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  • Chicago, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.
  • David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, CEO, NCSBN, was awarded the prestigious Founders Award that is given only upon occasion that an individual with ethics, integrity and sincerity has demonstrated the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.
  • Paula R. Meyer, MSN, RN, FRE, retired executive director, Washington State Board of Nursing, received the Meritorious Service Award, which is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
  • Suzanne Hunt, board staff, Tennessee Board of Nursing, received the Exceptional Contribution Award, which is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN’s mission.

Alejandra Zapatero Honored with Worldwide ERC® Meritorious Service Award

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Friday, August 18, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alejandra Zapatero , a partner and shareholder of Erickson Immigration Group (EIG) , has earned a Meritorious Service Award from Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alejandra Zapatero , a partner and shareholder of Erickson Immigration Group (EIG) , has earned a Meritorious Service Award from Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association.
  • The award will be announced at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium in Boston, Massachusetts, October 17-20, 2023.
  • Members earn a Meritorious Service Award upon accumulating 10 service activity points.
  • It is wonderful to receive the Worldwide ERC® Meritorious Service Award, and I look forward to continuing to serve and share," said Alejandra Zapatero, EIG Partner and Shareholder.

ANSI Announces Recipients of the 2023 Leadership and Service Awards

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Monday, July 17, 2023

NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the 19 recipients of its 2023 Leadership and Service Awards. The recipients are recognized for their significant contributions to national and international standardization activities, as well as an ongoing commitment to their industry, the nation, and the enhancement of the global voluntary consensus standards system. Awardees will be honored at the ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with World Standards Week, on October 11, 2023, in Washington, DC.

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  • NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the 19 recipients of its 2023 Leadership and Service Awards.
  • Awardees will be honored at the ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with World Standards Week , on October 11, 2023, in Washington, DC.
  • Rachel Weintraub, executive director, Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS), will receive the Finegan Standards Medal, which honors individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership in the actual development and application of voluntary standards.
  • Each has demonstrated outstanding service in enabling ANSI to attain the objectives for which it was founded.

An award with merit: Loma Linda University recognizes IEHP's Jarrod McNaughton for stellar service

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Monday, June 26, 2023

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Chief Executive Officer Jarrod McNaughton is Loma Linda University's 2023 Meritorious Service Award recipient.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Chief Executive Officer Jarrod McNaughton is Loma Linda University's 2023 Meritorious Service Award recipient.
  • McNaughton – who has served as CEO since 2019 – formally accepted the award during the university's School of Public Health commencement ceremony held Friday, June 9.
  • McNaughton earned the award for his commitment to lead with integrity in fulfilling IEHP's mission "to heal and inspire the human spirit," university officials stated.
  • "I am thrilled to receive Loma Linda's prestigious Meritorious Service Award," McNaughton said.

Waytek Presents Exceptional Service Award to Markeena Hutchins at Blue Sea Systems

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CHANHASSEN, Minn., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. has honored Markeena Hutchins, Customer Service Representative at Blue Sea Systems, a Navico Group brand, with Waytek's 2022 Exceptional Service Award.

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  • The award recognizes Blue Sea Systems employee Markeena Hutchins for exceptional service to Waytek and its customers.
  • has honored Markeena Hutchins, Customer Service Representative at Blue Sea Systems, a Navico Group brand, with Waytek's 2022 Exceptional Service Award.
  • The Exceptional Service Award honors the employee at a partner organization who has done the most to go "above and beyond" in collaborating with Waytek to deliver exceptional service to Waytek customers.
  • "It is a privilege for our team to work with Blue Sea Systems and employees such as Markeena Hutchins," said Kevin Pung, Chief Customer Officer at Waytek.

Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Several other carriers also are being recognized as 2022 Heroes.

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  • Several other carriers also are being recognized as 2022 Heroes.
  • The National Association of Letter Carriers Heroes of the Year will be honored by NALC Executive Vice President Paul Barner at a special luncheon at noon on Thursday, May 11, at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC.
  • Because the pandemic prevented the prior two annual ceremonies from being held, the event also will recognize 2020 and 2021 Heroes winners.
  • NALC represents letter carriers across the country.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Mr. David Benson as a Top Life Member for his contributions as an attorney

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Federal Way, Wash., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently circulated in The Inner Circle, Mr. David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in HVAC services and repair.

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  • Federal Way, Wash., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently circulated in The Inner Circle, Mr. David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in HVAC services and repair.
  • Mr. Benson served in the United States Air National Guard from 1981 to 1994 where he attained the rank of First Sergeant E-6.
  • with the Air National Guard.
  • According to Mr. Benson, he takes great pride in his years in the Air Force National Guard in 1981 to 1994, while he was also at Boeing.