ALCOAST 086/24 - FEB 2024 2024 SPIRIT OF HOPE AWARD - ANNOUNCEMENT AND GUIDANCE ON NOMINATION PROCEDURES (APPLICATION DUE DATE CHANGE)

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ALCOAST 086/24
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SUBJ: 2024 SPIRIT OF HOPE AWARD - ANNOUNCEMENT AND GUIDANCE ON
NOMINATION PROCEDURES (APPLICATION DUE DATE CHANGE)
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 121208Z FEB 24/ALCOAST 074/24
1. This ALCOAST cancels REF (A) and provides an update to the
application due date. The Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Spirit of Hope Award.
Applications are due no later than 17 April 2024.
2. Eligibility:
    a. The Spirit of Hope Award is presented to women and men of the
United States Armed Forces, entertainers, and other distinguished
Americans and organizations whose patriotism and service reflect
that of Mr. Bob Hope. Mr. Hope was designated the first honorary
veteran of the United States Armed Forces for his decades of
entertaining troops, both in peacetime and in combat zones.
    b. The award is presented annually to any active duty, reserve,
auxiliary, former military service member or civilian individual or
an organization from each of the following: the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space
Force, and Coast Guard. The recipients must epitomize the values of
Bob Hope (courage, honor, duty, commitment, integrity, and selfless
dedication), significantly enhance the quality of life of service
members and their families, and selflessly contribute their time,
talent, or resources to benefit members of the United States Armed
Forces.
3. Nomination guidelines: Nominations must be submitted no later
than 17 April 2024 and include the following, as appropriate.
    a. Name of nominee, nominee's address, present position and/or
status, and name of nominee's employer during the period of service,
if applicable. Name, address, and telephone number of the point of
contact for the nominating organization.
    b. Summary of contributions and how they epitomized the values of
Mr. Hope, not to exceed two double-spaced pages.
    c. Supporting documentation (optional).
    d. A proposed citation that provides specific examples of the act
or service performed (not to exceed 90 words).
    e. For foreign nominees, a statement of concurrence by the U.S.
Chief of Mission and the U.S. Defense Attache (if one is assigned)
to the country of the foreign nominee and, a statement of
concurrence from the Defense Intelligence Agency.
    f. Scanned copies of signed nomination packages must be sent by
e-mail to COMRELPrograms@uscg.mil.
    g. A selection panel will review the nominations and make
recommendations to the Commandant for approval.
h. Sample nomination packages are available upon request.
4. The Spirit of Hope Award will be presented in an appropriate
ceremony and reception, hosted by the designated award presentation
authority in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Fall 2024; the exact
date will be announced later this year.
5. Funding: COMDT (CG-092) will fund travel and per diem costs for
the selected recipient to attend the awards ceremony and provide
official transportation between lodging facilities and the place of
the ceremony.
6. Questions should be directed to Ms. Zenobia Williams, COMDT
(CG-0923), Zenobia.A.Williams@uscg.mil or 202-372-4625.
7. RDML W. E. Watson, Director of Governmental and Public Affairs
(CG-092), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.