The Lewin Group has been named a 2006 Outstanding Contractor by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for its work on the Healthy Marriage Initiative. Assistant Secretary Wade F. Horn, Ph.D., presented the award to Ron Johnson, Executive Vice President of The Lewin Group, at the Assistant Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony on Oct. 5.

The Lewin Group was recognized for “outstanding performance in providing technical assistance to ACF Healthy Marriage grantees, for providing ongoing support to the ACF African American and ACF Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiatives and for exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism in responding to ACF priorities.”

Lewin’s work with ACF included assisting 45 Healthy Marriage grantees with implementing programs, strategic planning, establishing performance measures and development of management information systems, among other things.“

“Lewin is truly honored to be recognized by Assistant Secretary Horn and our partners at ACF,” Johnson said. “This award provides affirmation of our successful client partnership and reinforces the value of the work our human services practice is doing for children and families.”

The Assistant Secretary’s Honor Awards, which were also presented for volunteer service, organizational team achievement and partnering for excellence, celebrate special contributions and achievements in helping ACF accomplish its strategic goals, key priorities and overall mission.