Defense Pricing and Contracting develops contracting and pricing policy and strives to improve procurement business systems. In the field, the contracting workforce puts the policies and systems into action and enables the warfighter to achieve the mission. In order to recognize the excellence of those in the workforce, Defense Pricing and Contracting offers two annual awards which can be seen in detail below.
In addition, DPC partners with Human Capital Initiatives (HCI) on A&S workforce awards. More information on those awards is available at HCI here.
The Pricing and Contracting Legends Award recognizes leaders at all levels in the DoD acquisition/contracting community who inspire us to be our best every day, in every situation, by developing, motivating, and inspiring others through formal and informal initiatives.
The nomination period for 2022 is closed.
Future calls for nominations and closing dates will be posted on this site.
The Pricing and Contracting Legends Award, formerly The Acquisition and Contracting Legends Award, recognizes leaders at all levels in the DoD acquisition/contracting community who inspire us to be our best every day, in every situation, by developing, motivating, and inspiring others through formal and informal initiatives. Nominated candidates undergo a rigorous analysis of contributions across six dimensions:
Year | Recipient | Department / Agency | Official Memo |
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2022 | Yvette Krasts Milton K. Lewis | Army DLA | Read |
2021 | Maj Gen Cameron Holt | Air Force | Read |
2020 | Mr. Douglas M. Cook | USTRANSCOM | Read |
2019 | Mr. Christopher J. Kirbabas | Air Force | Read |
2018 | Ms. Janice M. Muskopf | Air Force | Read |
2018 | Mr. Scott R. Ulrey | DARPA | Read |
2017 | Mr. Robert E. Boardman | Navy | Read |
2016 | Mr. Charles E. Bright | USSOCOM | Read |
2015 | Mr. Donald E. Peschka | DLA | Read |
2014 | Ms. Linda N. Allen | WHS | Read |
2014 | Ms. Tamara D. Thouvenot | USTRANSCOM | Read |
2013 | Mr. Elliot B. Branch | Navy | Read |
2012 | Ms. Michelle "Mickie" Cranford | Air Force | Read |
2011 | Mr. Carl Workman | DCMA | Read |
The Pricing and Contracting Legends Gallery was created to posthumously recognize military members and government civilian employees whose past service and efforts have distinguished them as contracting legends. We honor them here, for their lasting contributions to the Defense Contracting Workforce.
The Ginman Contingency Contracting Officer Excellence Award is named after Richard ‘Dick’ Ginman, a retired Navy Supply Corps Admiral and former Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy. This annual award honors those whose actions as a Contingency Contracting Officer are truly inspirational.
The nomination period for 2022 is closed.
Future calls for nominations and closing dates will be posted on this site.
Contingency Contracting Officers (CCOs) are some of the first responders to emergency, humanitarian and disaster relief, or other emergency-type operation. They often deploy with little more than a laptop and an understanding of the mission, concept of the operation, and commander’s intent. Contingency operations require a tremendous amount of work, improvisation, and dedication from our CCOs. This annual award honors those whose actions as a Contingency Contracting Officer are truly inspirational.
The award is named after Richard “Dick” Ginman, a retired Navy Supply Corps Admiral and former Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (now Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC)). Mr. Ginman was one of the staunchest supporters of CCOs and the contingency contracting mission. The award honors Mr. Ginman for his superlative service to the nation, both in and out of uniform, and his unparalleled support of the Contingency Contracting Community. While the award acknowledges the contributions of all CCOs, only one CCO will be selected annually to receive this prestigious award.
The nominations are scored in three categories:
Based on the consolidated scores for each category, the award recipient will be chosen by the Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting. For more information about this award, please email: osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.dpc-cp@mail.mil.
Year | Recipient | Service | Official Memo |
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2022 | Technical Sergeant Robert J. Sovern | Air Force | Read |
2021 | Ms. Laura Donson | Navy | Read |
2020 | Master Sergeant Timothy Thulin | Air Force | Read |
2019 | Master Sergeant Franklin D. Mahan | Air Force | Read |
2018 | Captain Janie G. Sullivan | Air Force | Read |
2017 | Staff Sergeant Jason Bufkin | Army | Read |
2016 | Lieutenant Colonel Daphne H. Austin | Army | Read |
2015 | Master Sergeant Jeremy J. Swistak | Air Force | Read |
2014 | Mr. Adam R. Goldstein | Army | Read |