ALCOAST 396/18 - NOV 2018 SWARINGEN AWARD RECIPIENT

R 270947 NOV 18
FM COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA//FC-C//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01500//
ALCOAST 396/18
COMDTNOTE 1500
SUBJ: SWARINGEN AWARD RECIPIENT
1. Congratulations to LCDR Mike Cortese, the 2018 recipient of the Swaringen Award for
outstanding mentorship in Human Performance Technology (HPT). This prestigious award
recognizes exemplary individual achievement in the selfless development of others in
the application of HPT.
2. LCDR Cortese demonstrates the spirit of this award through his personal commitment
to the professional development and success of others and as an unrivaled emissary for
the tenants of HPT principals, practices, and methodologies. His tenacious efforts and
innovation steered performance improvements leading to significant contributions to
the whole of Coast Guard aviation. He demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and
extraordinary leadership and mentorship. Whether mentoring unit instructors or graduate
students, leading the Gulf Coast Chapter of the International Society for Performance
Improvement, or making sweeping changes to our aviation syllabi to ready the fleet for
change, his commitment to performance improvement, strategic thought, and prolific
mentorship has had a lasting impact to our service, our people, and the community.
3. Congratulations to all nominees for their outstanding contributions within their
respective work environments. Award finalists are listed in alphabetical order:
    a. Mr. Doug Craft, Performance Technology Center
    b. Mr. Mark Gandolfo, Traveling Inspection, Training Support and NCOE Staff
    c. LCDR Nate Hudson, Performance Technology Center
    d. Ms. Martha Stewart, Training Center Yorktown
4. The selection panel for this award included representatives from each of the eight
major Training Centers.
5. RDML B. K. Penoyer, Commander, Force Readiness Command, sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.