MWR Announces Employee, Supervisor of the Year for FY2024

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at NAS Patuxent River / NRC Solomons has announced Lakisha Mason as Employee of the Year and John Malinowski as Supervisor of the Year for FY2024.

Mason and Malinowski were also named Employee and Supervisor of the Quarter, respectively, for the first quarter of FY2024.

Mason is an administrative assistant at NRC Solomons. According to NRC Solomons Site Director Carrie Jay-Root, Mason “consistently demonstrates a willingness to embrace assignments and execute in a timely manner, with stellar service, products and results always her main objective.”

In addition to her day-to-day duties, Mason was commended for supporting accreditation efforts and NRC Solomons Community Recreation programs, and for assisting with the publication of the NRC Solomons Lodging and Recreation Guide.

Malinowski is the general manager of Cedar Point Golf Course. Golf Course Superintendent David Burkhart said that since Malinowski’s arrival, the golf course had its best financial fiscal year in 2023 and has seen revenue improvements in all areas including the golf program, carts, driving, range, outings, food and beverage, and the Flight Deck Lounge.

“The numbers reflect Mr. Malinowski’s hard work, wisdom and service to our sailors and their DoD/contractor support,” Burkhart said.