ALCOAST 204/23 - MAY 2023 2023 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

united states coast guard

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ALCOAST 204/23
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SUBJ: 2023 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
1. This ALCOAST announces the winners of the 2023 Coast Guard
and Navy League Inspirational Leadership Award (ILA) Winners.
Bravo Zulu to the following winners:
    a. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS ILA:
        LCDR George MacDonnell, LDC
    b. SM1 DOUGLAS A. MUNRO ILA:
        AET1 Andrew Champagne, AIRSTA Cape Cod
    c. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON ILA-Active Duty:
        CDR Leah Cole, CGC Bertholf
    d. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON ILA-Reserve:
        LT Margaret Connolly, PSU 301
    e. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN ILA-Active Duty:
        MEC Bradley Haines, SECTOR Mobile
    f. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN ILA-Reserve:
        BMCM Kristin MacLean, TRACEN Petaluma
    g. MR. GEORGE R. PUTNAM ILA:
        Mr. William D. Carter, SECTOR Maryland NCR
    h. COMO CHARLES S. GREANOFF ILA:
        FC Buford Ridgeway, FLOTILLA 082-24-04
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. The Witherspoon, McShan, Putnam, and Greanoff awards will be
presented at the District level.
4. The Jarvis and Munro awards will be presented at the Annual
Navy League Convention June 07-11, 2023 in Dallas, TX. Travel should
be funded by unit or district.
5. The selection panel members were:
    a. CDR Thomas Crowley, CG FSMS Incident Command
    b. Mr. Mark Bruno, COMDT (CG-1132)
    c. LT Anna Michael, CG ICC
    d. MKCS Michael Ball, CG LDC
    e. BM1 Tyler Mleczko, COMDT (CG-1D2)
6. The five-member panel thoroughly deliberated 86 nomination
packages across all eight categories.
7. COMDT (CG-1D2) 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-1D2), at
Nicole.E.McKenzie@uscg.mil.
10. Dr. D. M. Navarro, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1)/Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion
(SADI), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.