ESA's White Receives 2010 Presidential Rank Award
WASHINGTON, November 29 — Secretary Gary Locke and Acting Deputy Secretary Rebecca Blank join ESA in congratulating James K. (Kim) White for receiving the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award. Conferred by the President of the United States, the Distinguished Rank Award is considered the Nation’s highest civil service award, recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of a small number of career Senior Executive Service leaders, professionals, and scientists who have consistently demonstrated excellence in results-oriented leadership and unsurpassed service to the nation.