Twelve Huntington Ingalls Industries Employees Honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) celebrated the achievements of 12 employees at the 26th annual Women of Color STEM Conference held virtually from October 7-9, 2021. Among the honorees, three employees received Technology All-Star awards for significant accomplishments in their careers, while seven were recognized as Technology Rising Stars. Additionally, Lakela Lofton earned the Managerial Leadership Award, and Stacia Cooper received the Top Women in Finance Award, highlighting HII's commitment to diversity and excellence in leadership across various sectors.

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• Recognition of 12 employees at the Women of Color STEM Conference enhances HII's brand image.
• Awards for Technology All-Stars and Rising Stars demonstrate strong female leadership within the company.
• Managerial Leadership Award for Lakela Lofton and Top Women in Finance Award for Stacia Cooper showcase HII's commitment to diversity.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) employees were recognized for their achievements in science, technology, engineering and math during the 26th annual Women of Color STEM Conference. Both the conference and awards ceremony were hosted virtually Oct. 7-9.

Three employees received Technology All-Star awards, which recognize accomplished women of color from mid-level to advanced stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities. They are:

• Angelia Bremby, subcontracts administrator, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Artensie Grace, general foreman, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Marisa Hodge, manager of quality, Newport News Shipbuilding.
  

Seven employees received Technology Rising Star awards, which recognize women who are helping to shape future technology. They are:

• Antionette Arnold, quality analyst, Technical Solutions.
• Gabriella Bishop, software engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Crystal Bradley, production planning and scheduler, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Tymikia Coles, production planning and scheduler, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Andrea Cosgriff, manager procurement planning control, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Tracie Jones, electrical engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Ashley Schneider, manager of environmental engineering, Technical Solutions.
  

An image accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/2021-hii-women-of-color

Lakela Lofton, program manager, Newport News Shipbuilding, received the Managerial Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals whose accomplishments in leading and managing make her stand out and whose career choices serve as an example to women working to move beyond what are considered traditional roles for women.

Stacia Cooper, finance manager, HII, received the Top Women in Finance Award. This new award recognizes leaders in the financial sector, while promoting diversity and serving as a role model.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
• HII on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
• HII on Twitter: twitter.com/hiindustries
• HII on YouTube: www.youtube.com/huntingtoningalls
• HII on Instagram: www.instagram.com/huntingtoningalls
  

Contact:

Duane Bourne
(757) 380-3581
Duane.A.Bourne@hii-co.com

FAQ

What were the awards received by HII employees at the Women of Color STEM Conference?

HII employees received Technology All-Star and Technology Rising Star awards at the Women of Color STEM Conference.

How many HII employees were recognized at the Women of Color STEM Conference?

A total of 12 HII employees were recognized for their achievements during the conference.

Who received the Managerial Leadership Award from HII?

Lakela Lofton received the Managerial Leadership Award at the Women of Color STEM Conference.

What is the significance of the Top Women in Finance Award received by HII?

The Top Women in Finance Award emphasizes HII's commitment to diversity and recognizes leaders in the financial sector.

When was the Women of Color STEM Conference held?

The conference was held virtually from October 7-9, 2021.