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AWARDS

2019 Gears of Government Award - Thomas Perkins

Gears of Government Award

Recognizing individuals and teams across the Federal workforce whose dedication supports exceptional delivery of key outcomes for the American people, specifically around mission results, customer service, and accountable stewardship.

Winner's Name

Thomas Perkins

Awarded

May 8, 2019

Awarding Organization

General Services Administration & the Office of Management and Budget

Created the world’s best atomic force microscope tailored to biological measurements. Dr. Perkins’ technologies and results are improving drug design and advancing biomedical research on cancer and brain diseases.

Bioscience and Physics