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COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: CAPTAIN EDWARD R. WILLIAMS COAST GUARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN
DIVERSTIY
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 291536Z JUN 12/ALCOAST 311/12
1. I am pleased to announce that LCDR Eva Van Camp, currently
assigned to Base Los Angeles Long Beach (LA/LB), has been selected as
the recipient of the 2012 Captain Edward R. Williams Award for
Excellence in Diversity.  The award will be presented on 24 July 2012
at The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, LA during the National Naval
Officers Association (NNOA) conference.  This award is given to the
Coast Guard officer or chief warrant officer (active or reserve)
determined to have been most supportive of initiatives to achieve,
value and manage diversity in the Coast Guard.
2. Among her many accomplishments,  LCDR Van Camp was a leader in
establishing the Greater New Orleans Leadership and Diversity
Committee.  The committee included members from the District, Sector,
Air Station, BSU, and surrounding MSUs.  The committee hosted events
that provided networking opportunities, professional development
seminars and mentorship, including one officer and two enlisted speed
mentoring sessions. The sessions paired 23 senior officers and senior
enlisted with over 100 junior officers and junior enlisted members.
Additionally, LCDR Van Camp worked with the New Orleans Chapter of
Womens International Shipping and Trading Association to improve the
maritime safety/security planning, response, and coordination efforts
for major public events in New Orleans.  Bringing this dedication and
enthusiasm to Base LA/LB, LCDR Van Camp partnered with Sector LA/LB
to organize junior officer and enlisted speed mentoring sessions and
two womens brown bag networking lunches encompassing 120 men and
women from 10 units in the greater LA area.  She established the Base
LA/LB Leadership and Diversity Advisory Council before Coast Guard
policy was promulgated and was nominated and selected to be one of
five panel members for the CG Academy Distinguished Graduates Panel.
She also provided invaluable assistance to the Coast Guard Academy
Admissions office by performing outreach in the LA/LB area, providing
tours, answering numerous questions, and offering assistance to
students who received appointments to the Coast Guard Academy.  LCDR
Van Camp is truly an outstanding officer whose leadership and
reputation both on and off duty are an inspiration for all to
emulate.
3. Honorable mention is given to LT Joshua Williams of Sector St.
Petersburg, FL.  We applaud his highly motivated, noteworthy
achievements and commend him for his personal actions demonstrating
great passion for diversity in our service.
4. The POC is CDR William Makell, William.J.Makell(at)uscg.mil, phone
202-475-5246.
5. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership, sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.