ALCOAST 080/25 - FEB 2025 2024 COAST GUARD HEALTH CARE AWARDS SOLICITATION

R 201505Z FEB 25   MID120001753216U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 080/25
SSIC 6010
SUBJ: 2024 COAST GUARD HEALTH CARE AWARDS SOLICITATION
A. Recognition Programs, COMDTINST 1650.26A
B. 2024 Coast Guard Health Care Award Nomination Process Guide
1. This ALCOAST solicits applications for the Michael J. Cristy
Health Care Facility of the Year (HCFOY), the Clinic Health
Services Technician of the Year (HSOY), and the Independent
Duty Health Services Technician of the Year (IDHSOY) awards
for 2024, IAW REFs (A) and (B). The Michael J. Cristy
Health Care Facility of the Year (HCFOY) award will be separated
into three (3) categories: large, medium and small clinics. The
list of all USCG clinics and their categories are listed on
page 5 of REF (B).
2. Nominations for all Health Care awards must be submitted
electronically, following the guidelines of REF (B), which can
be found on the COMDT (CG-1K2) website at:
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3. Selectees for the HSOY and IDHSOY will be automatically nominated
for the Lewis Seaman Award for Outstanding Operational Support.
This is an annual award for enlisted personnel presented by the
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS).
4. IAW REF (B), nominations must be received by the Health, Safety,
Work-Life Service Center (HSWL SC) no later than the first Monday
in April, which is April 7th. HSWL SC staff shall submit their top
recommendations to COMDT (CG-1K21) no later than the first Monday
in May, which is May 5th.
5. The HSWL SC points of contact for nomination packages are:
    a. HCFOY: CAPT Benjamin Keller, Benjamin.C.Keller@uscg.mil.
    b. HSOY: HSCM Ryan Leverenz, Ryan.M.Leverenz@uscg.mil.
    c. IDHSOY: HSCM Phil Hershberg, Phillip.A.Hershberg@uscg.mil.
6. Late or incomplete packages will not be accepted.
7. POC: Mr. Luis A. Muniz, COMDT (CG-1K22), (202) 475-5173,
Luis.A.Muniz2@uscg.mil.
8. RADM Paul I. Jung, Assistant Commandant of Health, Safety and
Work-Life (CG-1K), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.