April 6, 2026
Hiram M. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence Nomination - Suspense 1 May 2026
Please submit your nominations for the Natural Resources Management Employee of the Year Award and the Hiram M. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence. These awards will be presented in 2026 at the 4th Quarter Executive Governance Meeting in August, where the Chief of Engineers will acknowledge all winners.

The Hiram M. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions in interpretation and environmental education by a USACE employee in a district or field office. An "interpreter" may be a park ranger, park manager, engineer, safety officer, public affairs officer, wildlife biologist, technician, forester, human resources specialist, or others who "interpret" the special resource theme for USACE. Hiram M. Chittenden was an officer of the Corps, historian, and champion of our natural resources. This award is based on the demonstration of creativity and originality, which produces a positive experience for visitors and enhances the public's understanding of USACE.

Nominations must be routed through each District to the appropriate MSC. Each MSC will electronically forward one nomination for consideration. Nomination packages must be assembled in accordance with the attached instructions and criteria to me at Tara.J.Whitsel@usace.army.mil no later than 1 May 2026. Please encourage your staff to nominate our excellent Natural Resources Management team!

Thank you,
Tara

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