In Academy Awards fashion, 152 nominees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) were recognized in front of families, friends and co-workers
during a recent ceremony at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton. The event
was standing room only with anxious audience members awaiting the final winning announcements.
During the ceremony, the PSNS & IMF Incentive Awards Committee recognized individuals in 13
categories for Employee of the Year, four Sailors of the Year and two employees for the
Commander’s Excellence in Safety Award.
“These nominations describe your leadership, your professionalism and your integrity,” shared
Commander Bruce Deshotel, executive officer, Naval Intermediate Maintenance Facility PACNORWEST.
“In spite of all the challenges, you quietly model the Navy’s vision of a highly skilled, powerfully motivated
work force for mission success.”
Capt. Daniel Peters, commander PSNS & IMF, addressed the audience expressing his gratitude for the
nominees and especially for the families who support them at home. He shared how this support allows
for these great individuals to come to work and be the best they can be. Peters thanked the nominees for
all they have done, stating
“The teamwork, drive and determination you have displayed during this demanding time for our nation has
made this tour for me an absolute great one,” he said.
The ceremony’s guest speaker, Deputy Chief of Staff for Fleet Maintenance, U.S. Pacific Fleet, William Ryzewic,
spoke about the important roles of the work force.
“You’re down in the tanks, you’re in offices and you think you aren’t making a difference; you sure as heck
are, every day. You folks are unbelievable,” he said. “You are highly skilled artisans, you’re brilliant engineers
and you are dedicated professionals. You represent the best of the best — the best Shipyard in the United States.”
In addition to this event, the Seattle Federal Executive Board will recognize the civilian employees selected during
their “Celebration of Public Service” in Seattle Wednesday, May 7.
Following are the individuals selected for the PSNS & IMF Sailor of
the Year, Commander’s Excellence in Safety
Award FY07 and the 2007 Employee of the Year by category: 

Senior Sailor of the Year for 2007:
ET1(SS) Anthony Augustus (Bangor)
MM1(SW) David Evanger (Everett)

Junior Sailor of the Year for 2007
EM2(SW/AW) Jose Ramirez (Bangor)
HT2(SW) Jason Martinez (Everett)

Commander’s Excellence in Safety Awards
Employee Category, John Stieber
Manager Category, Kevin Waterbury

2007 Employees of the Year
Administrative, Clerical, and Support Services
Penny Nielsen
Administrative Managerial/Supervisory (Non-Engineering, Non Trade) (White Collar)
Tracy Storey

Engineering Managerial/Supervisory (White Collar)
Anthony Start

Trades and Crafts – Structural (Non-Supervisory)
Alexander Timmerman

Trades and Crafts – Mechanical (Non-Supervisory)
William Dale Blanger

Trades and Crafts – Electrical (Non-Supervisory)
Arnold Santiago

Trades and Crafts – Service (Non-Supervisory)
Juanita Cole

Trades Supervisor (Foreman)
James Herdman

Managerial Supervisor Trades/Project (2nd Level or above)
Jeff Raymond

Engineering/Professional (Degreed or Equivalent)
Patricia Masino

Engineering/Technical
Ray Hall

Outstanding Volunteer Services
Evah Summers