Nominate a Colleague for the Rick Rescorla Award for Resilience

Nominations are still being accepted for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience, in memory of Richard “Rick” Rescorla. During the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Rescorla led the evacuation of Morgan Stanley’s 2,700-person work force in the World Trade Center, saving many of his coworkers at the expense of his own life. The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience is DHS’ first national resilience award for superior leadership and innovation by a non-governmental organization or individual who exemplifies the qualities and achievements of Rick Rescorla, emphasizing leadership in effective preparation, response, and recovery in the face of disasters. For more information on eligibility and criteria for the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience and how to nominate an individual or organization, visit www.dhs.gov/rrraward. An individual or organization may be nominated for the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience through May 15, 2012. The award will be presented annually beginning this September. Please email additional questions to bradley.garner@hq.dhs.gov.