COMDTINST 12451.2A
d. Listing of previous honors and awards; and
e. Narrative of the nominee's outstanding achievement based on specific facts and examples that
clearly show that the achievement was exceptional in accordance with the selection criteria
above. Nominations shall not exceed two typed pages.
8. REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Nominations received by Commandant (G-WPC) are reviewed for
procedural compliance and adequacy of documentation and forwarded to the Coast Guard Awards
Review Board, which will submit its recommendation together with the NAF selected, to the
Commandant (G-C) by April for final approval.
9. AWARDS. Awardees receive a cash award of 00.00, a crystal CEOY award device and other
appropriate gifts.
10. RECOGNITION. Each May, the Commandant will announce the selection of the Appropriated and
NAF selectees for the Civilian Employee of the Year Award via ALCOAST. The announcement
will coincide with the Enlisted and Reserve Person of the Year announcement. The Civilian
Employee of the Year awardees (Appropriated and NAF employee) will be honored at an appropriate
ceremony in Washington, D.C., as soon after the announcement as practicable. The celebration will
normally be in conjunction with activities commemorating the achievements of the Enlisted and
Reserve Person of the Year.
a. Commandant (G-WPC) will fund travel, lodging, and per diem for the CEOY. Invitational travel
orders (Ref (b)) or temporary duty travel orders (Ref (c)), as appropriate, for the spouse of the
CEOY awardee may be issued by the Command.
b. Each CEOY shall have their name inscribed on the perpetual plaque displayed at Coast Guard
Headquarters.
11. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Commandant (G-WPC) shall administer the Program.
b. Command Officials shall actively promote the CEOY and solicit nominations.
c. The Chief, Office of Public Affairs and Commandant (G-WPC) shall publicize the CEOY
prominently to encourage recognition of and interest in the individuals selected for this
recognition.
12. FORMS/REPORTS. None.
Thomas F. Fisher /s/
Acting Director of Personnel Management
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