Norine Larson recognized for exceptional service, June 22, 2009, Western Area Power Administration

NEWS FROM WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2009
CONTACT: Rita Vicory, 916-353-4418, rvicory@wapa.gov

FOLSOM RESIDENT RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Folsom, Calif.—Folsom resident Norine Larson will receive Western Area Power Administration’s highest honor at a ceremony June 26 at Western’s Sierra Nevada Regional office. Western’s Administrator Tim Meeks will present Larson with Western’s Exceptional Service Award during the ceremony.

“Our employees make up the heart and soul of our organization and are the key to our success,” said Meeks. Employees like Norine inspire us through their outstanding contributions, commitment and service. I appreciate her strong work ethic, persistence, determination and dedication to helping us succeed.”

Larson started her career in 1973 as a clerk typist in the finance office at McClellan Air Force Base. She came to Western in 1999 as a budget analyst for the Region’s Finance office. During her tenure with Western, Larson has demonstrated a dedication to Western and accurate financial reporting that many recognize. Her commitment to Western has been instrumental in the Sierra Nevada Region's ability to obtain and sustain alternative financing for projects that are essential to Western's mission and strategic goals.

Larson’s contributions to Western extend beyond her work as a financial program analyst. She volunteers to support the Regional Science Bowl and has been a study partner and mentor to junior finance staff by providing direction, focus and motivation.

Outside of work, Larson enjoys walking, beadwork and reading a good mystery or a biography of a person she admires. She and husband Don live in Folsom, Calif., and have a son name Justin who is 29.

The Exceptional Service Award is the highest award granted by Western's Administrator. In addition to serving Western for at least five years, employees must meet four criteria to earn this recognition, including:

Provide outstanding service or an established record of achievement in conducting or improving departmental goals
Accomplish assigned responsibilities in an exemplary manner
Demonstrate unusual initiative in contributing to the efficiency of the organization or improved management
Provide outstanding executive or technical ability, or unusual devotion to duty under adverse conditions

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Western Area Power Administration annually markets and transmits more than 10,000 megawatts of clean, renewable power from hydroelectric powerplants owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 15 western and central states. It is part of the Department of Energy.

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