ALCGPSC 137/22 - COAST GUARD ELITE MALE/FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR SOLICITATION

27 OCT 22

ALCGPSC 137/22
SUBJ: COAST GUARD ELITE MALE/FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR SOLICITATION
A. Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreation Manual,
COMDTINST M1710.13 (series)
1. Annually, the Coast Guard recognizes elite male and female
athletes for excellence in their chosen sport(s). These athletes
demonstrate exceptional professionalism in their primary duties and
community service, making them outstanding role models. This program
is a perfect opportunity for commands to recognize the hard work and
dedication of active-duty Coast Guard members who have achieved the
highest levels of athletic performance.
2. This announcement solicits nominations for the Elite Male and
Female Athletes of the Year (EAOY) for 2022. The period of
consideration is 1 Jan 2022 through 31 Dec 2022. Nominations must
arrive at the Community Services Command (CSC) no later than
15 Jan 2023.
3. To nominate an athlete, the Chain of Command submits a 1-page
memorandum and the EAOY slide deck to CSC. The slide deck aligns with
the award criteria and is the only acceptable format. Do not add or
delete any slides from the template. The nomination package should be
sent to CSC from the unit commanding officer or officer-in-charge,
focusing on the year of eligibility. No other feedback will be
required or considered.
4. All nominations must be submitted using the EAOY templates
available at:

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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-
Human-Resources-CG-1/Community-Services-Command-CSC/MWR/

Commands must address the following criteria, as applicable:
   a. Athletic Achievements: Describe events, times, competitions,
finishes, records, or other notable acts that characterize an elite
athlete.
   b. Professional Achievements: Describe competencies, collateral
duties, education, leadership, or other unique factors in one's
professional capacity or development.
   c. Community Service: Describe actions that contribute to the
betterment of an organization, community, group, or affiliation.
While community service is not a requirement, the positive influences
might benefit during the selection process.
   d. Uniform Appearance: Provide a photograph of the athlete wearing
the Service Dress uniform. Athletes should find a suitable background
when capturing the photo. If your athlete is selected, CSC will
advertise the image through social media and publish it on the
MWR website.
   e. Action Photos: Provide a photograph or photographs of the
athlete in competition or training. There is no limit to the number
of photos. Arrange pictures as favored in the slide allotted.
5. High-quality images may cause the file size to exceed email
accessibility. DoD SAFE is a tool for sending large files and may be
used to submit nomination packages. The interface allows you to
exchange unclassified files up to 8.0 gigabytes and is accessible at:

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https://safe.apps.mil

6. Submit questions, command concerns, and command endorsed packages
to the CSC MWR POC: CWO3 Kenneth Collins; Kenneth.S.Collins@uscg.mil.
7. Released: RDML D. C. Barata, Commander, Personnel Service Center,
sends.
8. Internet release authorized.