2025 COAST GUARD MWR AWARDS AND MWR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR SOLICITATION

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FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGPSC
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ALCGPSC 120/25
SUBJ: 2025 COAST GUARD MWR AWARDS AND MWR PROFESSIONAL
OF THE YEAR SOLICITATION
A. MWR Awards Standard Operating Procedures Guide
1. This ALCGPSC solicits nominations for the 2025 MWR Awards
Program. Reference A can be found at
https://www.coastguardmwr.org/mwr-awards. These awards are presented
annually and are designed to recognize those units and Professionals
who consistently epitomize the best in MWR/Morale programs. The MWR
awards program honors three categories; MWR Program of the Year,
Morale Program of the Year, and MWR Professional of the Year. The
three categories are defined as:
a. The MWR Program of the Year category is designed for units with
MWR CAT B and C Business Activities.
b. The Morale Program of the Year award category is designed for
units with no CAT B or C activities. These programs are run by
morale officers at operational and shore-based units.
c. The MWR Professional of the Year (MWRPOTY) will be awarded in
two categories. Senior MWR Professional of the Year and Junior
MWR Professional of the Year.
2. The eligibility requirements for award submissions can be found
in reference A.
a. For the MWR and Morale Program of the Year submissions,
commands are required to send a 1-page command
endorsement via memorandum and a completed MWR/Morale
program of the year slide deck.
b. For the MWRPOTY award, the nomination package will
specifically address and provide examples of how the nominee
has demonstrated the evaluation criteria outlined in reference A.
The nomination package must include a command endorsement,
not to exceed two pages in Coast Guard memorandum format.
3. The nomination packages should be sent to CSC from the unit
commanding officer or officer-in-charge. Nominations are for
accomplishments of the previous nonappropriated fund (NAF) year,
1 Feb 2024 through 31 Jan 2025. Award winners and runner ups will
receive a certificate of recognition and a NAF cash award to support
their morale program.
4. Nominations must arrive at the CSC by 12 Dec 2025. A panel will
convene to review and select a first-place winner and runner up in
each category. Results will be released via ALCGPSC. Awards should
be submitted electronically to feedback@uscgmwr.org and
Stephen.j.bishop2@uscg.mil. Please access the 2025 MWR CG Awards
Submission Template and the MWR Awards Program Guide at
https://www.coastguardmwr.org/mwr-awards and
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/mwr.
5. CAPT A. R. Jones, Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC),
sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.