R 312040Z OCT 12

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COMDTNOTE 1500
SUBJ: SWARINGEN AWARD RECIPIENT
A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA 251510 JUNE 12/ALCOAST 303/12
1. Congratulations to Mr. Timothy Quiram, the 2012 recipient of the
Swaringen Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Human Performance
Technology. This prestigious award recognizes exemplary individual
achievement in the selfless development of others in the application
of Human Performance Technology (HPT).
2. The nomination for Mr. Timothy Quiram, who serves as the Deputy
Director of FORCECOMs Performance Technology Center, included
testimonials from Coast Guard active duty and civilian members whom
he mentored.  Mr. Quiram was praised as one of the most
distinguished, consummate professionals in the application, practice,
and teaching of HPT principles and processes within the Coast Guard.
He has been an advocate for HPT for many, many years and is a
plank-owner of FORCECOMs Performance Technology Center. He has been
instrumental in mentoring and guiding military, civilian and
contractor personnel at all levels in the practice of HPT.  His
devotion to guiding, developing and mentoring others as they use HPT
to resolve some of the Services most urgent workforce performance
issues exemplifies the very spirit of this prestigious Award.
3. Congratulations to all nominees for their outstanding
contributions within their respective work environments. Award
Finalists are listed in alphabetical order:
      a. MST1 Chrystin McLelland, MSU Port Arthur
      b. CDR Patrick Shaw, FORCECOM
      c. Mr. Rick Symonds, National Centers of Expertise
4. The selection panel members for this award were from each of the
seven major Training Centers, FORCECOM and the Leadership Development
Center.
5. Point of contact for additional information is Mr. Doug Craft,
Performance Technology Center at (757) 856-2012.
6. RADM S. E. Mehling, Commander, Force Readiness Command, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.