Left to right: Financial Management analyst Dava Maples receives the Comptroller Competency Employee of the Quarter award from Merrie Giles, NAWCWD comptroller. (U.S. Navy photo)

Maples recognized as Comptroller employee of the quarter award

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CHINA LAKE, Calif. –Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Comptroller Competency recently selected Financial Management analyst Dava Maples as their second quarter Employee of the Quarter.

The Comptroller Competency Employee of the Quarter award is a peer-on-peer process whereby anyone in the group can nominate a co-worker. The selection panel is composed of a group of peers, at least one from each department and site. The award comprises a time-off award, certificate of appreciation and group recognition.

Maples was selected by her co-workers to recognize her numerous outstanding qualities that include prompt, friendly assistance to customers and coworkers, coupling an extreme amount of patience and politeness while resolving difficult issues.

A quote from one of the nomination forms reads, "Dava's dedication and commitment to excellence make all of us successful. Dava is the essence of teamwork and tasking above and beyond her normal job duties.” Describing Maples in words she often uses to others, her co-workers say, “DAVA ROCKS!"