Dobbins Recognition Ceremony: Dobbins recognizes outstanding Airmen Published March 11, 2016 By Capt. Meredith Kirchoff, Senior Airman Lauren Douglas, Don Peek 94 AW PA Dobbins Air Reserve Base -- The 94th Airlift Wing hosted its second annual Dobbins Recognition Ceremony on March 5, 2016 in Atlanta.The ceremony recognized individuals in seven categories who demonstrated the capability to excel and made significant contributions to their units and the wing. Also recognized were the spouse of the year and the outstanding units of the year.“Our annual award nominees and winners represent Airmen across all ranks who embody excellence in all they do,” said Col. Steven Parker, 94th Airlift Wing commander. “Not only do these men and women demonstrate superior proficiency in their jobs, they have worked tirelessly to improve their units, themselves, their communities and to inspire others.”2015 Annual Award Winners:Airmen of the Year: SrA David Yancey, 94th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronNoncommissioned Officer of the Year: Technical Sgt. Mark Hanson, 700th Airlift SquadronSenior Noncommissioned Officer of Year: Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Ripley, 700th Airlift SquadronCompany Grade Officer of the Year: 1st Lt. Sean DeSouza, 94th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronField Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Lance Avery, 700th Airlift SquadronCivilian of the Year: G.W. Taylor, 94th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSupervisory Civilian of the Year: Terry Wilson, 94th Security Forces SquadronUnit of the Year: 700th Airlift Squadron and 94th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSpouse of the Year: Megan RomanCONGRATULATIONS to our 2015 winners!To see all of the moments captured at the ceremony, visit:https://www.flickr.com/photos/99412962@N08/albums/72157665935584711