R 041534Z MAY 12

ALCOAST 218/12
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2012 SOCIETY OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND
SCIENTISTS (MAES) BRAVO AWARDS
1. This ALCOAST solicits nominations for the MAES Bravo Awards.  The
mission of MAES is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in
education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists.  This
year, the Coast Guard and other military services will participate in
the 38th Annual Symposium to recognize outstanding individuals for
their contributions in these areas.  The award recipients will be
recognized during a banquet at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las
Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, 12 October 2012.
2. Background. These awards recognize individuals who have
distinguished themselves in the fields of science, technology,
engineering, and math and/or community service who best epitomize the
core values and the Coast Guard Ethos.
3. Award Criteria. Specific award categories and criteria can be
found at the MAES website:
http://www.maes-natl.org/docs/symposium2012/Bravo(underscore)Awards(u
nderscore)2012.pdf.
The nomination must describe how nominees have distinguished
themselves through exemplary and significant contributions to our
service and the nation and fulfill the criteria for the specific area
nominated.
4. All nomination packages, along with a written endorsement from the
members Commanding Officer or first O-6/GS-15 in the chain of
command, shall be submitted to COMDT (CG-12B) who will coordinate
final submission to MAES.  Nomination packages are due to COMDT
(CG-12B) NLT Friday, 22 June 2012.  Please send scanned nomination
packages to michael.b.russell(at)uscg.mil.
5. The point of contact is CAPT Brendan Frost, CGLO to the Hispanic
Association of Colleges and Universities, (202) 384-4166,
brendan.c.frost(at)uscg.mil, fax:(210) 692-0823.
6. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.