Rhode Island US Attorney’s Office honored in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) — Seven members of the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office Administrative Division were honored with a Director’s Award for their service Wednesday.

Contracting Officer Ryan Crotty, Administrative Officer Lynn Danchuk, Litigation Technology Support Specialist Nicole Williams, Litigation Technology Support Specialist Michael Ward, Paralegal Supervisor Sandra Mascola, Executive Assistant Sheila Grant,  and Budget Officer Vincent Onorato were all honored at the annual ceremony.

The award is given to recognize excellence throughout the U.S. Attorney community, honoring exceptional contributions to the department’s mission, U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha said.

“I am intensely proud of the quality and impact of the work that this office does on behalf of the people of Rhode Island, and the nation, every day,” Cunha said. “I am delighted to see our exceptional administrative team receive this well-deserved honor from the department, and honored to serve alongside these dedicated professionals.”

The ceremony took place at the Great Hall of the Department of Justice, and was attended by Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa M. Monaco, and other senior Department of Justice leadership.