R 141839Z JAN 13 ALCOAST 011/13 COMDTNOTE 6010 SUBJ: 2012 HEALTH SERVICES OF THE YEAR AWARDS A. Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25 (SERIES) 1. This ALCOAST solicits applications for the Michael J. Cristy Health Care Facility of the Year (HCFOTY) Award, Clinic Health Services Technician (HS), and Independent Health Services Technician (IDHS) of the Year (OTY) awards for 2012. Units that support any of the above entities are encouraged to review chapter 6.K.1 through 6.K.3 of REF A. 2. Clinics should forward their HCFOTY and clinic HSOTY of the Year nominations to COMDT (CG-1121). 3. Nominations for IDHSOTY (afloat or ashore) should be routed from the unit to COMDT (CG-1121). 4. Selectees for HSOTY and IDHSOTY 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. 5. Nomination packages must be received by COMDT (CG-1121) NLT 8 February 2013. 6. POC: CWO2 Walter H. Isom II (CG-1121), (202) 475-5173 Email: Walter.H.Isom(AT)uscg.mil 7. RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life, sends. 8. Internet release authorized.