ALCOAST 376/18 - NOV 2018 SOLICITATION FOR 2019 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS

R 010700 NOV 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-12//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS//N01650//
ALCOAST 376/18
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2019 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS
A. Recognition Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26 (series)
B. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)
1. The Office of Leadership, (CG-128) is proud to present the 2019 Inspirational
Leadership Awards. These annual awards recognize Coast Guard active duty and
reserve duty enlisted members, officers, and civilian employees who best exemplify
the Coast Guard’s core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty for the 2018
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-128) website
at: www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/awards.
    a. E-6 and below Munro Award recipients will receive an automatic merit promotion. If the
winner of the Munro Award is advanced to E-6 or below, he/she is required to obligate service
for an additional period of 12 months from the date of notification. If advancing to E-7,
the winner is 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-128TrainingCourses@uscg.mil.
5. The deadline for submission of nominations is 15 JAN 2019.
6. POC: CWO Nicole McKenzie, COMDT (CG-128), at 202-475-5518 or Nicole.E.McKenzie@uscg.mil.
7. Ms. Michelle R. Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources, Diversity and
Leadership, sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.