Booz Allen EVP Lloyd Howell to Receive Black Engineer of the Year Award

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) Executive Vice President Lloyd Howell has been named 2011 Black Engineer of the Year by U.S. Black Engineer and Technology magazine in the 25th anniversary of the awards. The Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) will be presented Feb. 19, 2011, in Washington, D.C.

The award, along with others to be presented during the ceremony, recognizes "true pioneers who have achieved exceptional career gains in government and industry, who have already merited lifetime achievement recognition, and who have energized their companies and their communities alike," according to the sponsors.

Howell is an Executive Vice President currently serving as Booz Allen Hamilton's Financial Services' Client Service Officer for civil market clients.  In that capacity, he leads the business in delivering the firm's capabilities and service offerings to both the federal and private sectors.

"Active with numerous not-for-profit, educational, and community organizations and institutions, Lloyd Howell is a vital force for change," said Booz Allen Executive Vice President Patrick Peck. "In addition to an active coaching role with area youth, he serves on the board of the United Negro College Fund, has led important pro bono engagements for the Children's National Medical Center and Lincoln University, leads Management Leadership for Tomorrow, and supports the Friends of the National Zoo, among others."

He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard University

Additionally, Booz Allen Principal Derrick Burton has been selected for special recognition as a "BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Award" recipient.  The following Booz Allen employees also have been named Modern Day Technology Leaders:  Adedoyin Adewodu, Senior Consultant; Douglas Brown, Lead Associate; Lena Dukes, Senior Consultant; Reginald Hall, Lead Associate; Eric Jones, Lead Associate; Brian Powell, Lead Associate; Paul Robinson, Lead Associate; and Marlon Johnson, Associate.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the U.S. government in the defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Booz Allen Hamilton is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs more than 25,000 people, and had revenue of approximately $5 billion in its latest fiscal year.

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