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Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool yesterday presented the third annual BLM Director's Awards to staff across the country for remarkable service in multiple sectors. Two of those awards went to the BLM Montana/Dakotas organization.“Presenting these awards is an opportunity for me to not only recognize the exemplary performances of individuals and organizations specifically, but to commend the Bureau as a whole," said Acting Director Mike Pool.  “In recognizing our best and brightest with these awards, I am again reminded of what an extraordinary group of talented individuals we have working for the BLM."The Director's Awards Ceremony serves as an opportunity for the Washington Office to highlight the good work of different BLM state offices, and to communicate innovative best practices and policies across numerous BLM subject areas. Director Pool remarked on the award winners as a group, saying, “To these BLMers, my highest congratulations and thanks for your hard work, your drive, and your heart. The Bureau of Land Management is a better place with you in it, and we are fortunate to have you as colleagues."Montana award winners included:BLM-Montana Pryor Mountain Horse Gather and Adoption Team, recipients of the Director's Team Accomplishment Award. This Award recognizes this year's tremendously successful Pryor Mountain wild horse gather and adoption. Thanks to outstanding public engagement, sound decision making, and cohesive teamwork, this gather and adoption were completed safely and with positive public support.Sara Romero-Minkoff and Mark Sant, BLM-Montana State Office, recipients of the Director's Award for Diversity. Mark and Sara have led the effort to develop a strong partnership with Native American Tribes and Tribal Colleges and Universities in the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. See other award winners from across the country