District senior leader awarded lifetime achievement award

Posted June 18, 2010
By Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

06/18/2010 - WASHINGTON — William (Bill) Sorrentino Jr., deputy district engineer of Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award in April, at the 2010 Career Program 18 (Engineers & Scientist – Construction) Annual Training workshop held in San Antonio, Texas.

Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, commanding general, USACE, presented the award to Sorrentino at the annual training workshop, held March 30 through April 1. The workshop brought a wide diversity of leaders and practitioners within the career program together to learn, share best business practices and "chart the path to greatness," according to Van Antwerp.

As USACE functional chief of CP-18, the chief of engineers may choose each year to confer an award in a special category of service. These discretionary awards are not competed and are based on involvement in the career program goals and objectives, impact on the workforce and enduring contributions.

"For 15 years, Sorrentino has worked steadfastly to improve intern programs and training, and continues to be a proactive contributor to the overall success of the career program," said Van Antwerp. "He is without a doubt one of the most respected spokespersons for our program and serves as a model for other leaders within CP-18."

According to the chief of engineers, more than 220 senior leaders, training coordinators, activity career program managers, supervisors, interns, human resource personnel and workforce development specialists attended what is considered one of the most successful CP-18 workshops to date.

"I was especially pleased to note that we had several attendees from Installation Management Command, the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, the Army Medical Command, the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and representatives from career programs 16 (Engineers & Scientists – Non Construction) and 34 (Information Mission Area) join us this year," said Van Antwerp. "Often we get so involved in the mission that we overlook taking the time to have conversations, ask questions and learn from each other."

"I am honored to receive this prestigious award," said Sorrentino. "My time serving on the CP-18 Career Planning Board has been both personally and professionally fulfilling. Spending time with other dedicated leaders on the Board, all focused on growing our employees, is a highlight in my career. We all need to get involved and make a difference!"