ALCGPSC 131/23 - COAST GUARD MWR UNIT PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

ALCGPSC 131/23

SUBJ: COAST GUARD MWR UNIT PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

A. ALCGPSC 073/23

1. In accordance with reference (a), I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 MWR Program of the Year Award for outstanding achievement in the delivery of MWR programs and services.

2. Here are the winners in each category:

a. Large Unit Ashore
1. First Place: CG BASE KODIAK
2. Second Place: CG BASE PORTSMOUTH
3. Third Place: CG TRACEN CAPE MAY

b. Medium Unit Ashore
1. First Place: CG AIRSTA CLEARWATER
2. Second Place: CG AIRSTA MIAMI
3. Third Place: CG SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG

c. Small Unit Ashore
1. First Place: CG SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
2. Second Place: CG AIRSTA HOUSTON
3. Third Place: CG SECTOR MIAMI

d. Large Unit Afloat
1. First Place: CGC DEPENDABLE
2. Second Place: CGC STONE
3. Third Place: CGC JAMES

e. Medium Unit Afloat
1. First Place: CGC WILLIAM FLORES
2. Second Place: CGC EMLEN TUNNEL
3. Third Place: NO APPLICANT

f. Small Unit Afloat
1. First Place: CGC TERN
2. Second Place: NO APPLICANT
3. Third Place: NO APPLICANT

3. Award recognition will be forwarded to each command for presentation at an appropriate award ceremony. 1,000 dollars will be awarded to each of the first-place winners in each category, 750 dollars will be awarded to each of the second-place winners in each category, and 500 dollars will be awarded to each of the third place winners in each category. Further guidance will be provided to units when funds are transferred.

4. Congratulations to all award winners for taking the time to participate in the MWR Program of the Year Award and recognize the contributions MWR makes to support the readiness, retention, and resiliency of the Coast Guard family.

5. I would like to thank all the commands that took the time to submit nominations for the MWR Program of the Year Award.

6. The Board's membership and units are:
Name Unit
CIV Virginia K. Cameron, CSC, NAF HR Director
CWO Robert M. Arseneaux, Base New Orleans, D8 Regional MWR Director
CWO Sean R. Dotson, CSC, MWR Financial Analyst
CWO Dustin P. Webb, Base NCR, Culinary Services Div Deputy
CMC Christopher W. Cole, Base Alameda, CMC

7. Proceedings of the MWR Program of the Year board, including its deliberations and criteria for selection cannot be disclosed to any person who was not a member of the board. If there are any questions regarding the board process, contact Mr. Stephen Bishop, CSC MWR Specialist, at 757-842-4929.

8. RDML Russell E. Dash, Commander, Personnel Service Center, sends.

9. Internet release authorized.