ALCOAST 262/20 - JUL 2020 2020 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

R 061228 JUL 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CCG//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 262/20
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  2020 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
1. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Coast Guard Inspirational
Leadership Awards. Bravo Zulu to the following winners:
   a. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Active Duty:
       LT Dana Dougherty, CG Academy
   b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:
       LCDR James Thach, PSU 301
   c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:
       BMC Christopher Connolly, CGC Bollard
   d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:
       ETC Derek Chase, PSU 301
   e. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:
       Ms. Kathleen Daddona, Base Cape Cod
   f. COMO CHARLES S. GREANOFF AWARD:
       FC Jim Bell, Unit 095-35-10
   g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:
       LCDR Megan Drewniak, Sector Detroit
   h. DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:
       ME3 Erin Kinne, LEDET 104
2. I applaud the exceptional actions of these individuals and all award nominees.
Through dedication to duty and leading by example, these individuals inspire others
while advancing the Coast Guard's outstanding service to the nation.
3. CCG and MCPOCG have contacted award recipients and their commands directly to
ensure the appropriate level of recognition for these prestigious awards.
   a. The Jarvis, Munro, Witherspoon, McShan, Putnam, and Greanoff awards will be
presented at the District level.
4. Honorable mention goes to the following nominees by category:
   a. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Active Duty:
       CAPT Jim Estramonte, CGC Munro
   b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:
       LT Jessica Snyder, PSU 305
   c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:
       EMC Douglas Olsen, CGC Tahoma
   d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:
       MSTC Carrie Gagnon, Sector Puget Sound
   e. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:
       Ms. Joanne Turner, COMDT (CG-124)
   f. COMO CHARLES GREANOFF AWARD:
       FC Jeane Marie McNamara, Unit 081-07-04n
   g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:
       LCDR Jesse Webster, PSU 301
   h. DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:
       MST1 Gaylord Basa, Sector LA/LB
5. The selection panel members were:
   a. CAPT Christopher Keane, COMDT (CG-741)
   b. LCDR William Hayward, COMDT (CG-7114)
   c. LT Theresa Brooks, COMDT (CG-R81)
   d. Mr. Benjamin Hawkins, COMDT (CG-5PS-D)
   e. YNC Elias Schawohl, COMDT (CG-PSC-EPM-3)
   f. YN1 Lawren Kanae, COMDT (CG-PSC-EPM-1)
   g. COMO Thomas Dever
6. The seven-member panel thoroughly deliberated 103 nomination packages across all
eight categories.
7. The Panel recommends that members who are nominated, but not selected, for these
prestigious awards (as such, these members will not be listed as winner or honorable
mention in this ALCOAST) receive due recognition from their commands. At a minimum,
documentation of award nomination should be reflected in nominees’ performance
evaluations or personnel files.
8. For future award submissions, Commands are reminded to adhere to the award nomination
criteria, format, and endorsement standards outlined in the award solicitation.
Information and eligibility requirements for the Inspirational Leadership Awards are
available on the COMDT (CG-128) website: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/awards.
9. POC: Ms. Michelle Smith, COMDT (CG-128), at 202-475-5089 or Michelle.T.Smith@uscg.mil.
10. Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.