Air Force garners 15 Presidential Rank Awards Published April 20, 2006 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The White House has released the names of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award recipients. Winners of the awards are strong leaders, professionals and scientists who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, industry and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service. The Presidential Rank Awards recognize career senior executive service and senior professional members who exemplify the highest level of integrity, leadership, and personal conduct and who have demonstrated exceptional performance over an extended period of time. The awards are given in both "distinguished" and "meritorious" categories. Recipients in both categories receive a framed certificate signed by the president of the United States and a monetary bonus based on a percentage of their salary. Air Force recipients of the Presidential Rank Award will be honored April 20 at a ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John D.W. Corley will co-host the event. Winners of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Senior Professional include: -- James Clark Winners of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executive include: -- Robert Conner -- William Davidson Winners of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Senior Professional include: -- John Kretzer Winners of the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive include: -- James Donald Bankers -- Kathleen Ferguson -- Debra Haley-- Donald Hanson -- Patricia Kirk-McAlpine -- Jon Ogg -- Anthony Perfilio -- James Short -- Cathlynn Sparks -- Rob Thomas II -- Patricia Zarodkiewicz