ALCOAST 102/18 - MAR 2018 2018 NAACP ROY WILKINS RENOWN SERVICE AWARD

R 221650 MAR 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00H//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 102/18
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: 2018 NAACP ROY WILKINS RENOWN SERVICE AWARD
1. This ALCOAST solicits submissions for the NAACP 2018 Roy Wilkins Renown
Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions and
accomplishments of Coast Guard personnel who support civil rights in the
Armed Services and civilian workforce.
2. The NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award will be presented to one
CG service member or civilian employee. The performance period for award
consideration is July 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018.
3. All nominations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
   a. Distinguished himself or herself by promoting the tenets of
civil/human rights, equal opportunity, human relations, and/or public service.
   b. Displayed exceptional character that distinguishes the individual as
an outstanding leader, role model or mentor by promoting the development or
advancement of all personnel, including women and minorities.
   c. Contributed to equal opportunity for advancement based on merit and
fitness for all members of the Armed Services and civilians, including women
and minorities.
   d. Believed in and practiced the tenets of a democratic society, including
the Declaration of Independence - the belief that all people are created equal,
and that freedom is a right that must be protected at all times.
   e. Assisted in overcoming discrimination and eliminating barriers that
hinder equal opportunity for all members of the Armed Services and civilian
employees, including women and minorities.
   f. Supported the full integration and promotion of all personnel to include
minorities and women within the Armed Services and civilian workforce.
   g. Created opportunities that support and contribute to the mentorship,
development, advancement or retention of all personnel, including women and
minorities, in government service consistent with merit principles.
   h. Created job or training opportunities that will support and contribute to
advancement of all Service members, including women and minorities, in the Armed
Services or civilian workforce.
4. Nomination packages shall include the following:
   a. One-page narrative describing the accomplishments warranting recognition.
   b. Citation, not to exceed 12 lines, highlighting the accomplishments of
the nominee.
   c. One-page biography of the nominee (a resume will not suffice).
   d. A digital (.jpg format) head and shoulder color photograph of the nominee.
   e. Command cover memo, with signature, forwarding the package.
   f. Award Nomination Transmittal Form. For a copy of this form, please
contact the POC below.
5. Items 4.a thru 4.c must be in MS Word with 12-point font, single-spaced
with one inch left and right margins. These documents may not be scanned or in
.pdf format. Do not include PII in nomination packages.
6. Nomination packages must be forwarded, as email attachments only,
to the point of contact, Mr. Juan Torres, juan.l.torres@uscg.mil,
no later than May 7, 2018. For additional information, call 202-372-4594.
7. All nominations will be sent to the NAACP for final consideration and
selection of the winner(s). Commands with award recipient(s) will be notified
by telephone, followed by an ALCOAST announcing the awardee(s).
8. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.