ALCOAST 261/21 - JUL 2021 2021 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

R 201300Z JUL 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 261/21
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: 2021 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
1. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Coast Guard
Inspirational Leadership Awards. Bravo Zulu to the following
winners:
    a. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Active Duty:
        LCDR Kyra Dykeman, CG SECTOR LA/LB
    b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:
        LTJG Avery Lowe, CG PSU 308
    c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:
        BMC Raymond Coleman, CG ANT FORT LAUDERDALE
    d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:
        HSC Travis Roberts, CG PSU 305
    e. MR. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:
        Mr. John Bragaw, CG YARD
    f. COMO CHARLES S. GREANOFF AWARD:
        FC Alexander Rico, UPPER MANHATTAN FLOTILLA
    g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:
        LCDR Stephen Bor, CG SECTOR LA/LB
    h. SM1 DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:
        MST2 Kristin Melgar, CG MSD PORT CANAVERAL
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:
        LCDR Elizabeth Tufts, CGC SPENCER
    b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:
        CDR Andrea Holt, CG SECTOR GUAM
    c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:
        DCC Gregory Douthit, CGC WAESCHE
    d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:
        BMC Patrick R. Davis, CG STA MAYPORT
    e. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:
        Mr. Scott Rettie, COMDT (CG-93)
    f. COMO CHARLES GREANOFF AWARD:
       FC Joseph Espino, WEST ANNAPOLIS FLOTILLA
    g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:
         LTJG Susan West, CGC DOUGLAS MUNRO
    h. DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:
        SN Katlin Kilroy, CG BASE PORTSMOUTH
5. The selection panel members were:
    a. CAPT Eva VanCamp, CG SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND
    b. CDR Jeffrey Zamarin, CG SECTOR VIRGINIA
    c. LCDR Emir Holmes, CG PSU 308
    d. LT Laura Delgado, CG CEU OAKLAND
    e. Mr. Layne Carter, COMDT (CG-SAR-2)
    f. CSCS Ivan Garrido, CGC STRATTON
    g. YN1 Jessica Olmeda, CG DISTRICT SEVEN
    h. COMO Gary Barth, DNACO-RBS
6. The eight-member panel thoroughly deliberated 108 nomination
packages across all eight categories.
7. The Panel recommends that members who were nominated but not
selected for these prestigious awards 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:
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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/awards

9. POC: CWO Nicole McKenzie, COMDT (CG-128), at 202-475-5518 or
Nicole.E.McKenzie@uscg.mil.
10. Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant (CCG), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.