ALCOAST 235/18 - JUN 2018 SOLICITATION FOR 2018 COAST GUARD PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION (PIE) AWARDS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00H//
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ALCOAST 235/18
COMDTNOTE 5350
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2018 COAST GUARD PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION (PIE) AWARDS
1. The Coast Guard Partnership in Education programs are command-sponsored
volunteer activities that engage educators and other community members in the
creation of enhanced education opportunities and career awareness for all students;
especially in communities with large, underserved populations.
2. Each year, six awards are conferred to recognize outstanding units and individuals
who actively participate at the community level with other employers and schools to
improve the academic and employment outlook for youth. All Coast Guard units with
active Partnership in Education programs are encouraged to submit nominations for the
following awards:
   A. Best Unit Partnerships. Two awards will be given to CG units working
independently with one or more schools. Nominations shall be considered by unit size,
specifically units with up to 100 personnel, and units with more than 100 personnel.
   B. Best Collaborative Partnerships. Two awards will be given to CG units that
work with one or more volunteer organizations (businesses, community-based
organizations, or other CG units) to support one or more schools. Nominations shall
be considered by unit size. One award will be given to a unit of up to 100 personnel,
and one award to a unit with more than 100 personnel.
   C. PIE Coordinator of the Year. A unit PIE Coordinator will be recognized
for her/his efforts in establishing, sustaining, or expanding high quality
education partnerships.
   D. Sustained Excellence in CG PIE. This award will acknowledge the accomplishments
of a CG unit or individual participant (volunteer, coordinator, and/or leader) with
at least three years of consecutive involvement in CG PIE programs.
3. Nominations for the awards cited in subparagraphs A through C above shall cover the
period July 2017 to June 2018. The sustained excellence award shall span from 2015 to
the present.
4. All submissions will be evaluated based on achievement of one or more of the
following criteria:
   A. Establishment, sustainment, or expansion of education partnerships, particularly
those with notable positive impacts to students, schools, or the local community, or
enhanced positive visibility of the Coast Guard, its missions, and PIE programs.
   B. Expansion of relationships within existing PIE programs, such as increasing
the number of registered participants, students, education institutions, and/or
volunteer organizations.
   C. Expansion of individual roles or responsibilities, such as transitioning
from unit PIE volunteer to unit coordinator or into a leadership position with
demonstrated commitment to CG PIE programs.
   D. Expansion of CG PIE into new areas, such as establishing and registering
new programs or becoming a PIE ambassador and actively encouraging participation by
new CG units, schools, or community-based organizations.
   E. Overcoming challenges to sustained involvement in PIE programs, such as competing
mission responsibilities, personnel transitions, or changes affecting education partners
or volunteer organizations.
5. All CG units with active and registered PIE programs, their associated unit
coordinators, volunteer personnel, and supporting leadership cadre are eligible.
Units and individuals competing for multiple awards must submit separate nomination
packages for each category.
6. Nominations will be submitted to COMDT (CG-00H) no later than 10 August 2018 and
shall include the following:
   A. A signed cover memo from the CO/OIC forwarding the package. Nominations of a
unit or CO/OIC must be endorsed by the next level in the unit’s chain of command.
   B. Identification of the nomination category: unit partnership (up to 100 or more
than 100 personnel), collaborative partnership (up to 100 or more than 100 personnel),
sustained excellence, or unit PIE Coordinator of the Year.
   C. Unit name, operating facility (OPFAC) number, and address.
   D. PIE Coordinator name, phone number, and e-mail address.
   E. Collaborative partner(s), point(s) of contact, and phone number(s).
   F. Partner school(s) address (es), point(s) of contact, and phone number(s).
   G. Number and grade level(s) of participating students.
   H. Total number of participating CG personnel (active duty, civilian, reserve,
auxiliary, and retired).
   I. Total number of hours volunteered during the performance period (total number of
all unit participants).
   J. Name and rank of executive officer/executive petty officer.
   K. A one-page, single-spaced narrative specifically citing the accomplishments for
which the unit or individual is being nominated.
7. Nominations must be submitted electronically to Ms. Gwendolyn White at
gwendolyn.e.white@uscg.mil, or by mail to COMDT (CG-00H), Attn: Gwendolyn White,
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20593-7000.
8. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
9. Internet release authorized.