Honoring the individuals who push themselves above and beyond to help make up the difference between good and great.
From day one, we knew that our greatest resource is our people. That is why, every year, we recognize some of the most outstanding work by our tenacious and dedicated employees. As the name signifies, the 212 Award honors those who have gone above and beyond in their work. When water reaches 211 degrees Fahrenheit, it is very hot. At 212 degrees, however, it begins to boil. The addition of this one, single degree creates steam. Steam can provide power to many things, including a pulp or paper mill.
The contributions of each of the award winners demonstrates that extra effort, that incremental degree of temperature, which provides steam and power to our organization.
Below is the complete list of our 2023 outstanding employees:
Winners of the 212 Award for 2023
Biron Division
- Kevin Nielsen – B26 OCC Control Room Operator
- Mark O’shasky – B26 OCC Control Room Operator
- Nickolas Nechuta – Electrical Engineering Supervisor
- Steve Gluck – Senior Application Analyst
- Tarot Denger – OCC Pulping Supervisor
Rumford Division
- Bill Burns –Director of Process Integrity
- Charlie Owen – Mechanical Planner/Utilities
- Kurtis Barnett –Utilities OMC
- Brandon Durell – R15 Winder Helper
- Dylan Kidder –Tour E/I
- Cordell Ellis – C-Recovery, Panel Operator
- Dana Hall – Environmental Tester
Sturtevant Division (ND Packaging)
- Chad Hylton – Apstar Operator
- Mike Minor – 50 in. LMC Operator
- Wendy Berryman – Plant Controller
Corporate (Oakbrook Office and Remote)
- David LaPrise – Sales Director
- Benia Smith – Category Manager
- Maribel Hernandez – Senior Financial Manager
- Michele Janovsky – Customer Service Representative II
Dragon Xpress
- Mark Mirek – CDL Driver
Source: ND Paper