The Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center named Catherine Waters as the Civilian of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2016, at an all hands ceremony, May 25.

Waters serves as a program analyst in the Navy College Management Information System Program Office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her nomination and selection were based on efforts toward improving the performance of the business processes and information technology used to support Sailors with their education and professional development.

"I'm honored to be selected as the NETPDC COQ," said Waters. "While the Civilian of the Quarter recognizes the efforts of a person, success is rarely achieved as a solo act. I am fortunate to work with many talented individuals in the Navy College Program, who inspire me to work hard for the betterment of Sailors."

Water's supervisor, Lt. Cmdr. Mark Wadsworth, deputy director of the Navy College Program for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center, said that she is a highly sought-after member for every VOLED working group.

"Cathe spearheaded the development of the base access standard operating procedures that are now used by academic institutions needing access to naval bases in the continental United States," said Wadsworth. "Her efforts are having a positive impact on access to academic programs for our Sailors."

At the award ceremony, NETPDC Commanding Officer Capt. Lee Newton said he is reminded on a daily basis of how much skill and determination the talented civilian professionals on the VOLED staff bring to the Navy.

"Ms. Waters is an outstanding example of how hard work and dedication can have a profound impact on our Sailors; an impact that will be felt not just for now, but one that will pay big dividends in the future," said Newton. "Without her dedication to business processes, including the tuition assistance waiver process, many Sailors' education would be prolonged or unnecessarily delayed."

NETPDC, located on board Naval Air Station Pensacola's Saufley Field, provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the Navy Advancement Center and the Resources Management Department.

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