ALCOAST 295/22 - AUG 2022 2022 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS

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SUBJ: 2022 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS
A. Recognition Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 211511Z MAR 22/ALCOAST 094/22
1. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 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 Jacob M. Brown, Coast Guard Academy
b. CAPT DOROTHY STRATTON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP-
Active Duty or Reserve Officer (W-2-O-4):
LCDR Maggie G. Champlin, HITRON
c. MCPO PEARL FAURIE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP-
Active Duty or Reserve Enlisted (E-4-E-8):
MK2 Leanne M. Rensch, ANT Saginaw
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 Tom Whalen, D1 Boston
b. CAPT DOROTHY STRATTON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP:
LCDR Melissa M. Martinelli, Sector San Francisco
CDR Caitlin H. Mitchell Wurster, COMDT (CG-711)
c. MCPO PEARL FAURIE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP:
ME1 Sierra N. Bowman, TACLET South
YNCS Jovan D. Martinez, Sector Lake Michigan
5. The selection panel members were:
a. CAPT Rachel Lewis, MIFC PAC
b. CDR Andrea Smith, CGRC
c. CDR Jeanita Jefferson, CGRC
d. ENS Thomas Slattery, PSC
e. MKCM Rekiya Janssen, Sector New Orleans
f. YN1 Lucie Michel, COMDT (CG-1334)
g. YN1 Emmanuel Spigner, Base NCR Admin
h. Tracy Schultz, Auxiliary Representative
i. Ms. Jasmine Shanti, COMDT (CG-127)
6. The nine-member panel thoroughly deliberated 21 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. CAPT Julie P. Kuck, Acting Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.