VICKSBURG, MISS…Department of the Army’s Office of Small Business Programs recently presented the 2017 Small Business Professional of the Year Award to Demetric T. Erwin. Erwin is the Deputy for the Vicksburg District’s Small Business Program and also serves as a special assistant to the District Engineer on all Small Business Program matters. Erwin was commended for her outstanding performance in managing the Vicksburg District’s Small Business program during the period October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. Her outreach involvement with small businesses to coordinate their capabilities with Corps requirements exemplified her effectiveness in making the Small Business program a success within the Vicksburg District. Through her leadership, the Vicksburg District continues to make significant contributions to the small business accomplishments of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Army’s overall Small Business Program.