2022 Pacific West Region Cultural Resource Awards

The National Park Service recognized three employees in the Pacific West Region for their dedication to preserving park cultural resources and history for this and future generations of visitors. The annual, regional recognition applauds creativity and outstanding contributions in cultural resource management, particularly projects that serve as models across the agency.

2022 regional award winners:

• Award for Superintendent – Tom Leatherman, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
• Award for Facility Maintenance Specialist – Joseph Kaiama, Kalaupapa National Historical Park
• Award for Cultural Resource Specialist – Laura Kirn, Channel Islands National Park

These individuals will also be considered for the national Director's Awards for Natural and Cultural Resources.

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  Award for Superintendent

  Tom Leatherman

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  Award for Facility Maintenance Specialis

  Joseph Kaiama

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  Award for Cultural Resource Specialist

  Laura Kirn