Hunt Valley, Maryland (5 December 2023)—EA Engineering Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, is proud to announce that Melissa Smith, Vice President and Small Business Liaison Officer, was recognized by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) with a National Small Business Service Award. SAME Executive Director Mike Weir presented the honor in Baltimore this fall.
The award recognizes Melissa for her contributions as a founder, long-time supporter, and strong advocate for MEGA Maryland, an annual 1-day conference focused on helping today’s small and minority businesses grow and thrive in Maryland’s economy. Recently held for the 8th consecutive year, MEGA Maryland provides attendees with information on federal, state, and local government contract opportunities through a full day of speakers, exhibits, and one-on-one meetings with government and large business representatives.
“As EA’s Director of Supplier Diversity, Melissa leads with her passion for mentoring small businesses and furthering EA’s deep commitment to fostering successful partnering opportunities with a diverse array of organizations,” said Kim Nelson, Vice President and Director of Federal Client Programs. “Her dedicated leadership of MEGA Maryland demonstrates her tireless commitment to our local SAME posts and the success of the regional small business community.”
Melissa has been an integral member of the EA team for over 19 years, directing the firm’s Supplier Diversity Program since 2013. For more than 25 years, she has been an active member of SAME, holding numerous leadership positions. Melissa was inducted into the SAME Academy of Fellows in 2011, and currently serves as Chairman of its Investment Committee.
About EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
EA is a 100% employee-owned public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, EA employs more than 650 professionals through a network of 27 commercial offices across the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. In our 50th year of business, EA has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, responsive service, and judicious use of client resources. For more information about EA, visit www.eaest.com.
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Amy Lambert, Director of Communications
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