ALCOAST 283/21 - AUG 2021 2021 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN (FEW) MILITARY MERITORIOUS AWARD WINNERS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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SUBJ: 2021 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN (FEW) MILITARY MERITORIOUS
AWARD WINNERS
1. I am honored to announce and congratulate Lieutenant Commander
(LCDR) Katherine M. Pelkey from the Aviation Training Center (ATC),
Mobile, Alabama as the Coast Guard recipient of the 2021 Federally
Employed Women (FEW) Military Meritorious Award. FEW recognizes
service members who support and promote diversity, equality, and
the advancement of women in their respective services.
2. As the Women's Leadership Council Chairperson and a leader
within the Leadership Diversity and Advisory Committee, LCDR Pelkey
promoted personal and professional development across ATC's 650
active duty and civilian personnel, and established events to serve
the local community and recruit women into the Coast Guard.
As Council Chair, she oversaw the coordination of professional
development opportunities and partnerships with local non-profit
organizations for community service events. The 20-member Council
coordinated and facilitated no-cost leadership development
opportunities, career training, and affinity events. Under her
leadership, the Council organized and hosted a two-day Officer
Women Leadership Symposium which brought together Coast Guard
members from diverse backgrounds to focus on professional
development. LCDR Pelkey's efforts through community service
events and continued education programs positively impacted more
than 2,000 Coast Guard and community members and advanced equal
opportunity initiatives. Her inspirational efforts, mentorship,
and commitment to develop others and foster an inclusive
environment, are remarkable and reflect the Coast Guard Core
Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.
3. I commend LCDR Pelkey for her outstanding achievements,
contributions, and exemplary service. FEW will recognize the award
winners during the National Event, the Virtual Leadership Summit,
on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
4. The Coast Guard conveys Honorable Mention to the following
outstanding nominees who contribute to the advancement of women
in our Service: YNCS Jenniffer Smith-Carlson, DOL-1, Norfolk, VA;
CDR Jessica A. Fant, COMDT (CG-6), CG HQS; MUC Megan Sesna,
USCG Band, New London, CT; LT Erin Dougherty, CEU Miami, FL;
LT Carolyn Mahoney, AIRTA New Orleans, LA; BMCS Theresa F. Joyce,
Personnel Service Center, CG HQS, and CDR Valerie Boyd, Sector
Long Island, NY.
5. Civil Rights awards programs help maximize the Coast Guard's
overall mission effectiveness through recognition of members'
accomplishments and contributions to civil rights and equal
opportunity in minority communities and Partnership in Education
(PIE) programs. Learn more about the USCG civil rights vision,
mission, awards programs, and CG PIE at:
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https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Civil-Rights/

6. POC: COMDT (CG-00H), Mr. Juan Torres, 202-372-4594,
Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
7. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Civil Rights Director (CG-00H), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.