Department of the Navy (DON) uniformed and civilian logistics professionals were honored Aug. 14 at a Pentagon ceremony with one of the Navy's most prestigious awards.

Two individuals and one 11-member team accepted the Adm. Stanley R. Arthur Award for Logistics Excellence. The Calendar Year 2016 awardees were:

-Mr. Scott Armentrout, Naval Supply System Command (NAVSUP) (team award)
-Ms. Meredith Buck, NAVSUP (team award)
-Mr. James Carson, NAVSUP (team award)
-Mr. Kevin Donnelly, NAVSUP (team award)
-Marine Maj. Darren Gallagher, NAVSUP Global Logistics Support Ammunition(individual award)
-Mr. Robert Gordon, NAVSUP (team award)
-Mr. Paul Hartman, NAVSUP (team award)
-Lt. Cmdr. Andy Henwood, NAVSUP (team award)
-Ms. Roberta Jio, Military Sealift Command (individual award)
-Ms. Tracy Miller, NAVSUP (team award)
-Capt. Matt Ott, NAVSUP (team award)
-Mr. Brian Parsons, NAVSUP (team award)
-Mr. Scott Williams, NAVSUP (team award)

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith presented the awards and praised the recipients for their professionalism and innovation.

"These Navy officers and civilians display the highest level of excellence and integrity in their tireless service to the needs of the Fleet and set a benchmark for the accomplishments of their peers," said Smith. "Their innovative approaches and solutions to daily challenges drive a culture of continuous improvement across our Navy and contribute greatly to the mission success of our warfighting team."

Established in 1997, the annual Arthur Awards recognize military and civilian DON logisticians who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence in logistics planning and execution. The award is named after former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Stanley R. Arthur (retired), who was instrumental in shaping the Navy's modern logistics community.

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