ALCOAST 028/20 JAN 2020 2020 COAST GUARD (CG) CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS

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SUBJ:  2020 COAST GUARD (CG) CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS
1. Each year the US Coast Guard and the Department of Defense (DoD) partner
with Affinity Groups to salute military members and civilian employees
for their civil rights accomplishments and contributions to fostering
diversity within our Service. This partnership offers an excellent
opportunity to recognize CG personnel who promote community service,
diversity and equal opportunity for all in the Federal workforce.
2. Awards programs enhance the personal and professional development of
CG personnel. All commands are encouraged to support these important awards
and events through nominations and attendance.
3. The 2020 awards and training programs information is listed below.
While some dates and locations are not yet published, historically
the conferences and award programs occur during the month listed.
Updated information about awards and training programs will be posted
on the Civil Rights Directorate website at:
https://www.uscg.mil/resources/civil-rights/civil-rights-awards/.
   a. Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) National
Leadership Training Program (www.fapac.org)
Date and Location: 11-15 May 2020, Leesburg, VA
Awards: FAPAC Uniformed Services and Civilian Awards
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   b. Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE)
National Training Program (www.saige.org)
Date and Location:  22-25 June 2020, Tulsa, OK
Award: SAIGE Meritorious Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   c. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National
Convention and Exposition (www.lulac.org)
Date and Location: 30 June-3 July 2020, Washington, DC
Award: LULAC Excellence in Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   d. Federally Employed Women (FEW) National Training
Program (www.few.org)
Date and Location: 20-24 July 2020, Orlando, FL
Award: FEW Military Meritorious Service Award
Eligible: Military Members
   e. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Convention (www.naacp.org)
Date and Location: 25-29 July 2020, Boston, MA
Award: NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   f. Blacks In Government (BIG) Training Institute (www.bignet.org)
Date and Location: 24-27 August 2020, Tampa, FL
Award: BIG Meritorious Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   g. National Latina Style Symposium (www.nls.latinastyle.com)
Date and Location: 18 September 2020, Arlington, VA
Award: Latina Style Meritorious Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
   h. National IMAGE Training Program (www.national-image.org)
Date and Location: 31 August - 3 September 2020, Location: San Antonio, TX
Award: National IMAGE Meritorious Service Award
Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members 
4. Commands are encouraged to conduct diversity/equal opportunity
programs that acknowledge the contributions of all ethnic/racial
groups and create opportunities for advancement in our Service.
Cultural events observed by the CG occur as follows:
   a. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 20 Jan
   b. National African American History Month, 1-29 Feb
   c. Women’s History Month, 1-31 Mar
   d. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 1-31 May
   e. LGBT Pride Month, 1-30 Jun
   f. Women’s Equality Day, 26 Aug
   g. National Hispanic Heritage Month, 15 Sep - 15 Oct
   h. National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 1-31 Oct
   i. National Native American Heritage Month, 1-30 Nov
5. POC: Mr. Juan Torres, (202) 372-4594 or Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
6. Dr. Terri Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.