ALCOAST 147/19 - MAY 2019 SOLICITATION FOR THE 2019 CIVIL RIGHTS SERVICE PROVIDER (CRSP) OF THE YEAR AWARD

R 010917 MAY 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00H//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 147/19
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2019 CIVIL RIGHTS SERVICE PROVIDER (CRSP) OF THE YEAR AWARD
1. The Coast Guard (CG) Civil Rights Directorate is requesting nominations for the
Civil Rights Service Provider (CRSP) of the Year Award. This award will recognize a
military member or civilian employee whose outstanding contributions ensure the success
of the Coast Guard Civil Rights mission. The period of performance is 1 May 2017 through
1 May 2019. Nomination packages, with a command cover letter must be sent to the Point
of Contact (POC) listed in Paragraph 7, no later than June 20, 2019.
2. CRSPs are a vital link between civilian employees, military members, and management
as they actively support equal opportunity and the implementation of civil rights
programs. These individuals serve as initial points of contact to ensure appropriate
responsiveness to concerns, including complaint counseling, and the opportunity to
resolve claims at the lowest level. Their commitment to advancing civil rights and its
value as an essential component of the CG's mission is critical to the Service's
overall success.
3. The selection panel will give full consideration to nominees who have accomplished
one or more of the following:
    a. Demonstrated leadership through a strong personal commitment to the CG Equal
Opportunity and Civil Rights programs.
    b. Exhibited exemplary professional conduct and superior leadership ability.
    c. Demonstrated initiative, cooperation, and adaptability while providing superior
customer service.
    d. Demonstrated sound working knowledge of all aspects of the equal opportunity and
civil rights missions.
    e. Demonstrated commitment to addressing diversity related imbalances in the civilian
workforce.
    f. Developed an organizational culture that values equal opportunity and demonstrates
strong support for conducting cultural awareness activities.
    g. Supported the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation to resolve
complaints.
    h. Promoted community outreach by building a positive public image of the CG and
strongly supported the Partnership in Education (PIE) Program or other community
outreach projects.
    i. Sustained superior job performance and committed no infractions of good order and
discipline during the past two years.
4. All Coast Guard leaders (HQ Directors, commanding officers/officers in charge, managers
and supervisors) are encouraged to nominate a CRSP located within the CG areas, districts
and units who have provided superior civil rights services. All Civil Rights Regional
Directors are required to nominate at least one CRSP within or outside of their
supervisory chain.
5. Nomination packages shall include the following in MS Word format:
    a. Letter of recommendation, not more than two pages, describing the meritorious
accomplishments that support the award criteria.
    b. Award citation (single-spaced, not to exceed 12 lines of text, 12pt, and one inch
left and right margins) highlighting the nominee's accomplishments.
    c. High resolution digital (.jpg) head and shoulders color photo of the nominee.
6. COMDT (CG-00H) will convene an awards panel to select the award recipient and announce
the selection via ALCOAST.
7. POC: Mr. Juan Torres at: (202) 372-4594 or Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
8. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.