Coast Guard Civil Rights Awards help to maximize the Service's overall mission effectiveness through recognition of members' accomplishments and contributions to Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity in underserved communities and Partnership in Education (PIE) programs. Anyone within the Coast Guard can nominate someone who is deserving of its Civil Rights awards. Visit the Coast Guard Civil Rights Awards Page for a list of the awards and for more information.
2024 Civil Rights Awards Recipients
Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Uniformed Services Award
(ALCOAST 209/24)
Yeoman Second Class (YN2) Vinnesha V. Blas
Executive Secretariat
Office of the Commandant
Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Military Meritorious Service Award
(ALCOAST 236/24)
Lieutenant Justin Townsend
Executive Officer
Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit (CGCU) Colorado
Federally Employed Women (FEW) Military Meritorious Service Award
(ALCOAST 286/24)
CDR Gretal Kinney
Office Deputy, Gender Policy Advisor
Office of Diversity & Inclusion (DCMS-DPR-4)
Blacks in Government (BIG) Military Meritorious Service Award
(ALCOAST 294/24)
CDR Roberto Concepcion
Chief of Response
Sector Maryland National Capital Region