R 281653Z AUG 12

ALCOAST 391/12
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2013 BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
(BEYA) SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) RECOGNITION
AWARDS
1. This ALCOAST solicits nominations for BEYA STEM recognition
awards.  These awards recognize individuals who have distinguished
themselves in STEM and community service areas and who best epitomize
our core values.  This year, the Coast Guard and other military
services will participate in the annual national career conference
and award ceremony to recognize outstanding members of the STEM
community for their significant contributions.  The award recipients
will be recognized during the 2013 BEYA STEM conference at the
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC on 8-9 February 2013.
2. Award Criteria.  Specific award categories and criteria can be
found at the BEYA STEM website
https://intouch.site-ym.com/page/awards2/.  All STEM civilian,
reserve, and active duty members of the Coast Guard are eligible for
these awards.  The nomination must describe how nominees have
distinguished themselves through exemplary and significant
contributions to our service, the nation, and fulfill the criteria
for the specific award to which nominated.
3. 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 Career Communications Group, ATTN: Mr.
Richard Butler, 729 E. Pratt Street, Suite 504, Baltimore, MD 21202
or submitted electronically to rbutler(at)ccgmag.com.  A copy of the
nomination letter with the application page will be sent
electronically to COMDT (CG-12B) Attn: Ms. Walker-Ross NLT Friday, 12
September 2012.
4. The point of contact is Ms. Donna Walker-Ross, Diversity Outreach
Manager, telephone (202) 475-5253, e-mail:
donna.f.walker-ross(at)uscg.mil.
5. CAPT C. P. Calhoun, Acting, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Leadership and Diversity, sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.