May 10, 2002

UEC Community Service Award to be Presented to Gary Nintzel

Congratulations go out to Gary Nintzel, a member of the NSLS User Science Division Technical Specialists staff. Gary is the first recipient of the NSLS Users' Executive Committee (UEC) Community Service Award. This award is for service, innovation and dedication to users of the NSLS.

Gary was nominated for this award by members of the NSLS user community. Many of the comments on the nomination form speak volumes for his contributions over the years:

• "Gary's support has made the difference between survival and defeat for several PRTs."
• "With his extensive knowledge of nearly all the beamlines on the VUV floor, he is able to diagnose problems very efficiently, minimizing lost beamtime."
• "In addition to his regular and untiring support for the growing number of beamlines under the control of the NSLS User Science Division, he has made time to provide significant support to nearly all the other beamlines on the VUV floor, plus X1 and X13."

Simon Bare, Chair of the NSLS UEC, will present the award to Gary at the NSLS Users' Meeting banquet on the evening of May 21. Gary will receive a $250 gift certificate and his name will be engraved on a plaque that will be on display in the atrium of the NSLS.

Photo by: Roger Stoutenburgh

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Simon Bare or Leemor Joshua-Tor