Bev Vazquez

National Separately Paneled Award: Contracts Management Award - 2023 In recognition of the innovative approach to contracting support for EPA's Water Finance Center.

Office of Water Bronze Medal: Environmental Finance Center Grant Implementation Team - 2023 For exemplary service in the grant competition, award, and onboarding of the Environmental Finance Center Program.

Office of Water Bronze Medal: Financial Capability Assessment Guidance Team - 2023 For leading the final FCA Guidance to help communities support affordable water utility rates while planning investments in water infrastructure to implement the Clean Water Act requirements.

Gold Medal for Exceptional Service Team: COVID-19 Water Sector Support Rapid Response Team - 2020 For creativity and collaboration during the COVID-19 response and support of the nation's critical water sector public health protection mission.

Lorraine Urbiet Communicator of the Year Award - 2018 To recognize an employee in honor of Lorraine Urbiet (1947-1993), who personified excellence in both internal and external communications with creativity and caring. While the focus is on service in the past calendar year, the nominee’s overall body of work may be considered.Nominee Criteria- Exhibits an enthusiastic approach to communicating.- Demonstrates genuine concern for people and the environment in listening, talking and writing to the public about routine issues as well… Show more To recognize an employee in honor of Lorraine Urbiet (1947-1993), who personified excellence in both internal and external communications with creativity and caring. While the focus is on service in the past calendar year, the nominee’s overall body of work may be considered.Nominee Criteria- Exhibits an enthusiastic approach to communicating.- Demonstrates genuine concern for people and the environment in listening, talking and writing to the public about routine issues as well as controversial topics where there has been considerable adversity.- Exhibits effectiveness, teamwork and cheerfulness by exemplary ability to work with others on immediate and long term public communications issues.- Serves as a catalyst for action in others through public outreach that is creative in its approach, shows initiative in continually looking for a better way of communicating, exhibits willingness to take risks by tackling difficult communications efforts, and is proactive in nature.- Consistently communicates with tact, patience and kindness.- Serves as a role model within the Region by training/ mentoring others in effective communication techniques. Show less