NGI Acknowledgements and Awards 2025
December 21, 2025
NGI Acknowledgement Awards 2025
The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) recognizes multiple staff members for their exceptional support of National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) projects during the extended government shutdown. Despite operational constraints, potential funding interruptions, and heightened uncertainty, these individuals demonstrated sustained commitment to mission continuity and interagency collaboration. Their efforts ensured that critical data stewardship, geospatial services, and analytical support for NCEI projects remained viable during a period of significant disruption.
We are proud of the contributions of the following NGI staff:
- Nicole Hoban
- Jonathan Jackson
- Yee Lau
- Robert McGuinn
- Madalyn Newman
- Eben Nyadjro
- Owoyombo Temitope
- Jennifer Green
- Jeanne-Marie Havrylkoff
- Kate Rose
- David Sallis
- Arvind Shantharam
- Ana Wheeler
Throughout the shutdown, NGI staff went beyond normal expectations, expanding responsibilities, adapting workflows, and providing extensive technical and logistical support. By maintaining communication, safeguarding data, and prioritizing time-sensitive deliverables, they mitigated risks to NCEI initiatives and preserved public trust in environmental data reliability. Their professionalism and flexibility exemplified public service. NGI leadership emphasized this recognition honors not only individual excellence but also the strong NGI-NCEI partnership.
