ALCOAST 001/18 - JAN 2018 SOLICITATION FOR VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARDS

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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARDS
1. Nomination packages for the 2017 Coast Guard Education Services Officer
of the Year (ESOY) and the 2017 Inspirational Student of the Year (ISOY)
are now being accepted through 31JAN18.
2. ESOY: ESOs are vital command resources that devote a significant amount
of time helping our workforce pursue professional and educational goals.
ESOY awards recognize the two exceptional members (Full Time and Collateral
Duty) of this dedicated cadre of service providers. 
3. ISOY: The ISOY award recognizes the student who clearly demonstrated
sustained high standards of academic proficiency and served as a role model
in off-duty education accomplishment. Nominees should reflect the Coast Guard
core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. 
4. The ESOY and ISOY award period is from 01JAN17 through 31DEC17. All award
nomination packages, along with a written endorsement from the member’s
Commanding Officer or first O-5/GS-14 in the chain of command, shall be
emailed to Donna.J.Duellberg@uscg.mil. All nomination packages are due NLT
Wednesday, 31JAN18.
5. Detailed information regarding award nomination package requirements can be
found on the Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) website
at: http://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/ETQC/
Voluntary-Education/Education-Service-Officers/. Specific questions regarding
award nomination packages should be directed to Dr. Donna Duellberg, Voluntary
Education Program Manager, at (202)475-5486 or via email as provided above.
6. RDML Smith, Commander, Force Readiness Command, sends.
7. Internet Release Authorized.