ALCOAST 325/17 - NOV 2017 SOLICITATION FOR 2018 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS

R 010707 NOV 17
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1D//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 325/17
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR 2018 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS
A. Recognitions Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26 (series)
B. Enlisted Accessions, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)
1. The Office of Leadership, (CG-12C) is proud to present the 2018
Inspirational Leadership Awards. These annual awards recognize Coast
Guard active duty and reserve duty enlisted members and officers and
civilian employees who best exemplify the Coast Guard’s core values of
Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty for the 2017 calendar year.
2. Nominations are now being accepted for the following
Inspirational Leadership Awards:
   A. CAPT John G. Witherspoon (one active duty and one reserve CG
officer),
   B. MCPO Angela M. McShan (one active duty and one reserve CG
Chief Petty Officer),
   C. Mr. George R. Putnam (one appropriated or non-appropriated
funds CG civilian employee),
   D. CAPT David H. Jarvis (one active duty CG officer honored by
Navy League), and
   E. SM1 Douglas A. Munro (one active duty CG enlisted member,
honored by Navy League).
3. Please note that policy for these awards is outlined in REF (A);
however, detailed eligibility requirements and specific guidelines
are outlined on the COMDT (CG-12C) website at:
www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/awards
   A. E-6 and below Munro Award recipients will receive an
automatic merit promotion. Due to the meritorious advancement for
the Munro winner, if the winner of the Munro Award will be advanced
to E-6 or below they will be required to obligate service for an
additional period of 12 months from the date of notification. If
advancing to E-7, the winner will be required to obligate service
for an additional 24 months, IAW REF (B).
   B. Strict adherence to the eligibility requirements and guidelines
is required; any incomplete package received will not be considered.
4. Nominations shall be sent by email to:
HQS-SMB-CG-12CTrainingCourses@uscg.mil.
5. The deadline for submission of nominations is 16 JAN 2018.
6. POC: Ms. Brianne Alvis, COMDT (CG-12C), at 202-475-5514 or
Brianne.E.Alvis@uscg.mil.
7. Mr. Gary C. Rasicot, Deputy, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, sends.
8. Internet release authorized.