2020 CAPT JOY BRIGHT HANCOCK AND MASTER CHIEF ANNA DER- VARTANIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT:
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AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 296/19, NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 CAPTAIN JOY BRIGHT
HANCOCK AND MASTER CHIEF ANNA DER-VARTANIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the 2020 recipients of the Captain Joy
Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards.
Congratulations to the following award recipients who were selected for their
inspirational leadership, both on and off-duty:
a. Senior Officer: CDR Kim M. DaCosta-Azar, Unmanned Patrol Squadron
ONE NINE
b. Junior Officer: LT Megan C. Wilson, USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG
56)
c. LDO/CWO: CWO3 Jamie L. Evock, Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN
d. Senior Enlisted: ITSCS (SS/IW/AW) Angela K. Koogler, Submarine
Squadron NINETEEN
e. Junior Enlisted: STG1(SW) Nicole A. Guerrero, USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3)
2. The following nominated personnel are also deserving of an honorable
mention:
a. Senior Officer:
CDR Stephany L. Moore, Kennedy Irregular Warfare Center
LCDR Kristin L. Shaw, USS JOHN WARNER (SSN 785)
b. Junior Officer:
CAPT Suzanne L. Mulet, USMC, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps,
Iowa State University
c. Senior Enlisted:
CTICS(IW/EXW/SCW) Marcia D. Johnson, Naval Special Warfare Command
d. Junior Enlisted:
HM2 Michell Aguirre-Fernandez, Navy Operational Support Center, Fort
Carson
3. Established in 1987, the CAPT Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna
Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards are presented annually to honor the visionary
leadership of Navy service members whose ideals and dedication foster an
inclusive culture by furthering the integration of women into the Navy.
4. In line with reference (a), candidates were nominated by their commanding
officers and officers-in-charge with endorsements from their immediate
superior in command. The 2020 winners were selected from over 100 high-
caliber nominations. For commands desiring feedback on nominations submitted
this year or those seeking guidance regarding future nominations, contact the
POC listed below.
5. Formal awards presentation is traditionally held at the annual Sea
Service Leadership Association Joint Womens Leadership Symposium (JWLS). Due
to the cancellation of JWLS this year, an appropriate awards presentation
will be coordinated with the command of each recipient.
6. My heartiest congratulations to these deserving award winners and
nominees! I would like to extend my gratitude for your visionary and
inspirational leadership, which helps to shape our future and achieve the
maximum possible performance of our Navy Team. Bravo Zulu!
7. My point of contact is CTICS Nazma B. Rahman, OPNAV N17, who can be
reached at (703) 604-1023 or via e-mail at nazma.b.rahman2@navy.mil.
8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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