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Edward Boddie of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has been recognized as the Barbara C. Heald Deployed Contracting Professional of the Year for his exemplary leadership during the Hurricane Helene response in September 2024.

His efforts led to nearly $2.7 billion in contract actions, including $65 million for emergency water purification for over 300,000 residents and $20 million for streamlining access for recovery crews. He also secured $17 million for advanced drone technology to enhance damage assessments. Boddie ensured equitable recovery by awarding 64.5% of contracts, exceeding $1.6 billion, to small and disadvantaged businesses.