ALCOAST 329/23 - SEP 2023 UPDATE - 2023 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS

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ALCOAST 329/23
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: UPDATE - 2023 LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY
AWARD WINNERS
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 111310Z SEP 23/ALCOAST 323/23
1. This ALCOAST cancels REF (A) and replaces it.
2. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Coast Guard
Leadership and Excellence in Diversity Awards. Bravo Zulu to the
following winners:
    a. CAPT DOROTHY STRATTON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP - Active Duty or
Reserve Officer (W-2-O-4): LCDR Allice Gholson, USCGC Benjamin
Bottoms (WPC-1132)
    b. MCPO PEARL FAURIE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP - Active Duty or
Reserve Enlisted (E-4-E-8): CSC Lisa Densmore, TRACEN Petaluma
    c. CAPT EDWARD R. WILLIAMS COAST GUARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN DIVERSITY (W-2-O-4): LTJG Marcus Boyd, SECTOR LA/LB
3. I applaud the exceptional actions of these individuals and all
award nominees. Through devotion to duty and leading by example,
these individuals inspire others while advancing the Coast Guard's
outstanding service to the nation.
4. I have contacted award recipients and their commands
directly to ensure the appropriate level of recognition for these
prestigious awards.
5. The selection panel members were:
    a. CAPT Marcus Canady, COMDT (CG-8)
    b. LCDR Megan Concepcion, COMDT (CG-2)
    c. LTJG Molly Sternberg, COMDT (CG-127)
    d. SKCM Marques Johnson, PSC
    e. PAC Emaia Rise, COMDT (CG-09241)
    f. YN1 Tina Hinkel, D13
    g. SK1 Austin Reid, COMDT (CG-813)
    h. Dr. Eugenia Gardner, COMDT (CG-0922)
    i. Ms. Carrie Davis, COMDT (CG-127)
    j. Ms. Tracy Schultz, D11
6. The ten-member panel thoroughly deliberated 11 nomination
packages across all 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 CG-DCMS-DPR-4 website:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg1d1/SitePages/Home.aspx

9. POC: LT Olivia Chang, CG-DCMS-DPR-4, at 202-475-5004 or
Olivia.Chang@uscg.mil.
10. Dr. Donna Navarro, Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion
(CG-SADI), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.