Air Force District of Washington -- Two Air Force District of Washington financial managers have earned recognition for their handling of organizational funds for the fourth largest portfolio in the Air Force. They will be entered into a national awards selection process at the Air Force-wide level.

Civilian comptroller Richard Dillow, AFDW/A8's Chief of Financial Accounting Operations was recognized for his contributions at the MAJCOM level. Airman Michelyn O'Donnell was singled out for her hard work as well, receiving the nod for outstanding contribution to financial management by an enlisted Airman. Both award packages were forwarded to the office of the Secretary of the Air Force's Financial Management division along with nominees from across the Air Force.

"This year's competition was very close with every category decided by just a few points," said Micah Killion, AFDW Director of Programs and Financial Management. Mr. Killion expects a positive outcome for the nominees, explaining, "We're competitive at the national level because we're the fourth largest portfolio in the Air Force and we have employees who execute the mission to the highest standards."

It is expected that SAF Financial Management will reach a decision by early February. "This is certainly an honor," said Mr. Dillow. "I'm very proud of the work we do here at AFDW and the volume we handle."

Several base level financial managers earned unit-specific nominations and awards.

Nominees from the 11th and 316th Wings include:

The Maj. Gen. Frank R. Faykes Comptroller of the Year Award: Lt. Col. William Martin, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Financial Management Officer of the Year: Capt. Joshua Cherkinsky, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Financial Management Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Jimi Oyefeso, Bolling AFB

Financial Management NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Keith Shaffer, Bolling AFB

Financial Management Airman of the Year: Airman Lilet Rey, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Financial Management Civilian of the Year in Category One: Ms. Carla Dreher, Bolling AFB

Financial Management Civilian of the year Category Two: Ms. Barbara Havlik, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Resource Advisor of the Year, Base Level: Master Sgt. Stephanie Schneider, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Entire financial management organizations were forwarded to the SAF level for consideration as well. They are:
Organizational

Financial Management and Comptroller Organization of the Year: 316th Comptroller Squadron, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Financial Analysis Office of the Year: 316th Comptroller Squadron and Financial Management Division, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington

Financial Services Office of the Year: 316th Comptroller Squadron and Financial Management Division, Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington