Wilkins receives Patriotic Employer Award

Dr. Neal Wilkins, Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources director, recently received the Patriotic Employer Award from The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Wilkins was nominated by Clay Thompson, an institute employee and a member of the Air National Guard.

The Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve is a volunteer organization of the U.S. Department of Defense. The annual award is given to recognize employers and supervisors who provide outstanding support for their employees who are members of the Guard and Reserve, according to George Dresser, Area 14 chairman of the Texas committee of the organization.