ALCOAST 007/20 - JAN 2020 2020 FEDERAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COUNCIL CIVILIAN AWARDS

R 101352 JAN 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00H//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 007/20
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  2020 FEDERAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COUNCIL CIVILIAN AWARDS
1. This ALCOAST solicits submissions for the 2020 Federal Asian Pacific American
Council (FAPAC) Civilian Awards. The awards recognize individuals who have made
significant contributions to the advancement of Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and to the promotion of diversity and inclusion
among the Federal Government work force. The performance period for award
consideration is 2019 Fiscal Year (Oct 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2019) or Calendar Year
(Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019).
2. The FAPAC Civilian Award Categories are:
    a. Outstanding Individual Leadership: An individual who has shown bold
leadership and innovative ways in promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO),
Affirmative Action, and Diversity and Inclusion.
    b. Excellence in Individual Achievement: An individual who has made
significant contributions toward the AAPIs representation at all levels.
    c. Diversity Excellence: An individual who has shown a remarkable
contribution to diversity and inclusion through collaborative effort.
3. The Awards' Evaluation criteria factors are below:
    a. Assisted the Agency in recruiting, promoting, establishing, and
maintaining an effective and equitable participation of AAPIs in the workforce.
    b. Promoted AAPIs' competencies, cultures, contributions, work ethic, and
behavior related to the agency's employment.
    c. Promoted AAPI career development through mentoring, leadership, and/or
relationship building.
    d. Organized activities that promote equal opportunity and cultural awareness
of the AAPI community.
    e. Displayed exceptional leadership that resulted in significant workplace
changes or contributions.  
4. Nomination packages must include:
    a. Letter of Nomination by the nominating official that does not exceed two (2)
pages (single-spaced, 12 font size). The letter should highlight and specify the
Nominee's achievements related to the award category.
    b. The nominee's curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
    c. Nominee's biography, not to exceed one page.
    d. Digital color or black and white head shot photo (jpg, png, tiff file).
5. COMDT (CG-00H) will send all nominations to FAPAC. A panel of judges at FAPAC
will make the final selections and notify individuals and nominating offices.
An ALCOAST will announce the winners.
6. Nomination packages must be forwarded as email attachments to, Mr. Juan Torres,
Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil, no later than 11 February 2020. For additional information,
call 202-372-4594.
7. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.