At A Glance: 2025 USACE Awards
- Host: Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr.
- Civilian of the Year: Jason Krick (Mobile District)
- PDT of the Year: Montgomery Lock Team (Pittsburgh District)
- Location: USACE Headquarters, Washington D.C.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) took time on January 23 to recognize the achievements of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a ceremony held at the USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.
The event, hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr., USACE commanding general and 56th Chief of Engineers, honored individuals and teams throughout USACE’s many mission sets.
“For every challenge, the teammates we’re here to celebrate today brought their talents and expertise to bear on solving the nation’s toughest engineering problems. They didn’t shy away from the hard things, they ran to them. answered the call,” said Graham. “These awards are a testament to the fact that each plays a key role in delivering engineering solutions that positively shape our communities and underpin our nation’s economy.”
Mr. Jason Krick, Mobile District’s chief of engineering was recognized as the 2025 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year award, which recognizes the civilian employee determined to have achieved the highest overall standards of excellence as a USACE employee throughout the previous calendar year.
Additionally, Pittsburgh District’s Upper Ohio Navigation Project, Montgomery Lock New River Chamber Design/Construction Project Deliver Team was recognized as the PDT of the year for their exemplary performance in delivering on commitments to stakeholders to award a construction contract for the Upper Ohio Montgomery Lock New River Chamber project.
Other awardees included:
- Bridge Safety Engineer of the Year: Matthew R. Sosna – Philadelphia District
- Hard Hat of the Year: Roxanne Carlson – Sacramento District
- Coastal Navigation Manager of the Year: Jesse Hall – Mobile District
- Don Lawyer Award for Regulator of the Year: David Shaeffer – South Atlantic Division
- Project Manager of the Year: So Lee – Far East District
- Program Manager of the Year: Matt Karlinchak – Norfolk District
Frequently Asked Questions: USACE Awards
What is the Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award?
This award is one of the highest honors for USACE civilians, recognizing the employee who has achieved the highest overall standards of excellence throughout the previous calendar year.
What is a Project Delivery Team (PDT)?
A PDT is a multidisciplinary team responsible for the planning, design, and execution of a specific project. They are critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Who is the Chief of Engineers?
Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. currently serves as the 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of USACE, overseeing all civil works and military missions.
