NNSA honors Y-12 employees

NNSA Office of Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Director Joseph Oder recently visited the Y-12 National Security Complex to present Defense Programs Awards of Excellence. Fifteen teams consisting of some 275 Y-12 federal and contractor employees were recognized. Joining Oder (center) to present the awards was Mark Padilla, NNSA Production Office Assistant Manager for Programs and Projects (right) and Joe Henry, Chief Operating Officer of B&W Y-12. The ceremony was held at Y-12’s New Hope Center. The awards are given annually to recognize significant achievements in quality, productivity, cost savings, safety or creativity in support of NNSA’s nuclear weapons program.