It was past due, but the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Army Community Service Center was awarded the "Installation of Excellence" Award for 2011 and 2012 during a ceremony Friday afternoon at the ACS building.
Jan Meert, USAG Wiesbaden ACS director and visionary since 2008, accepted the "Installation of Excellence" awards on behalf of the team. ACS employees Leary Henry and Annikka Trabucco were also recognized with the ACS Outstanding Individual Award for 2011 and 2012, respectively.
USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Carstens and U.S. Army Europe Commanding General Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell attended to honor ACS employees for a job well done.
"Gen. Campbell has a very tight schedule, so for a commanding general to recognize the best ACS in the Army -- it's an honor," Carstens remarked.
Notable achievements include the implementation of the three-day Culture College, which was so popular it had to be offered twice a month, as well as a computer upgrade that enabled virtual Family Readiness Group training for units stationed in the United Kingdom.
"I'm an IMCOM and Wiesbaden Garrison fan," said Campbell. "People don't fully appreciate the work that goes into this. I'm proud of you. I appreciate you and wanted to let you know it does not go unnoticed."
Henry, the Financial Readiness Program manager, conducted a series of debt-reducing classes that reduced attendees' debt by 60 percent in 13 weeks. Trabucco juggled the duties of three positions and established the "ACS Spotlight" on American Forces Network radio to get the word out about upcoming classes and events.
"They are two of the best employees I've had an opportunity to work with -- dedicated, hard-working, enthusiastic, innovative, and always willing to go above and beyond," said Meert. "We are very fortunate that they are on the Wiesbaden team."
USAG Wiesbaden ACS aims to win again in 2014 as they submit packages for the 2013 awards.
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