ALCOAST 338/21 - SEP 2021 2021 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS

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SUBJ:  2021 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS
A. Recognitions Program Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26 (series)
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 051239Z APR 21/ALCOAST 136/21
1. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Coast Guard
Leadership and Excellence in Diversity Awards. Bravo Zulu to the
following winners:
    a. CAPT EDWARD R. WILLIAMS EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD-
        Active Duty or Reserve Officer (W-2-O-4):
            LT Andre Jones-Butler, AIRSTA ELIZABETH CITY
    b. CAPT DOROTHY STRATTON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP-
        Active Duty or Reserve Officer (W-2-O-4):
           CDR(s) Kyra Chin-Dykeman, PACAREA (PAC-09)
    c. MCPO PEARL FAURIE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP-
        Active Duty or Reserve Enlisted (E-4-E-8):
           ME2 Kira Booke, TACLET SOUTH
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. I have contacted award recipients and their commands directly
to ensure the appropriate level of recognition for these
prestigious awards.
4. Honorable mention goes to the following nominees by category:
    a. CAPT EDWARD R. WILLIAMS EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD:
             LT Maria McElhaney, CG SECTOR PUGET SOUND
    b. CAPT DOROTHY STRATTON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP:
             LT Jess Gallant, CG NORTH PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERIES TC
    c. MCPO PEARL FAURIE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP:
             EM1 Antoinette Frazer, USCGC NORTHLAND
5. The selection panel members were:
    a. CAPT Lawrence Gaillard, COMDT (CG-1B1)
    b. CAPT Shanell King, COMDT (CG-LPD)
    c. CDR Monica Hernandez, PACAREA (DSF)
    d. PAC Michael Anderson, COMDT (CG-127)
    e. CMC Phadra Hooker, D11
    f. YN1 Aldrich Adams, PACAREA (PAC-11)
    g. YN1 Bianca Gordon, LANTAREA (IPS)
    h. LTJG Jacob Marx, CG SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
    i. Mx. Angela Lakey, COMDT (CG-127)
6. The nine-member panel thoroughly deliberated 22 nomination
packages across all three 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 Leadership and Excellence in
Diversity Awards are available on the COMDT (CG-127) website:
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https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg1/CG1.HQ/CG-12B/awards/SitePages
/Home.aspx

9. POC: LTJG Molly Sternberg, COMDT (CG-127), at 202-475-5004 or
Molly.E.Sternberg@uscg.mil.
10. Ms. Michelle R. Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.