DOE Undersecretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator Frank Klotz recently presented the Gold Medal of Excellence for Distinguished Service to Doug Dearolph, manager of the Savannah River Field Office. The medal is the highest honorary award granted by NNSA and was presented to Dearolph in recognition his dedication and commitment to public service and the mission of NNSA.

The award reads: “Your leadership, communication and organizational skills ensured stability and continuity of operations during a time of organizational transformation in the Office of Defense Nuclear Security, NA-70. Your unwavering service for more than six months at Headquarters as the Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, NA-70 and then as Acting Associate, NA-70/Chief, Defense Nuclear Security has not only significantly benefited the Office but the entire NNSA. Through your personal sacrifice, support and leadership of the Defense Nuclear program, you have contributed immeasurably to the overall security of the NNSA and the United States of America.”