MARCELINO “Max” Aguon is the Department of Lands & Natural Resources 2021-2022 employee of the year.
Max Aguon, 2nd right, holds his award as the Department of Lands & Natural Resources 2021-2022 employee of the year while posing for a photo with Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and other officials at Garapan Fishing Base during the CNMI’s Labor Day celebration on Saturday.
He received the recognition on Saturday during the CNMI Labor Day celebration at Garapan Fishing base.
Aguon is an employee of the Division of Parks and Recreation which is under DLNR.
“I am happy to receive the award,” he said. “They selected me again, this time as the department’s overall employee of the year.”
In May 2022, as part of DLNR’s Public Service Employee Recognition ceremony, Aguon was recognized as Parks and Recreation’s employee of the year.
Aguon is a multi-awarded community volunteer who has received many commendations and awards for his volunteer efforts in cleaning up tourist sites and promoting awareness to protect the environment,
He said he will continue his advocacy for a clean and healthy environment.
Aguon has worked for Parks and Recreation for more than 12 years now, and is currently assigned to the Grotto area, a popular tourist destination in Marpi.


