Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Coast Guard Leadership Awards

Shipmates,
This last weekend I had the great pleasure of placing calls to the winners of our Inspirational Leadership Awards.

Captain John G. Witherspoon Inpsirational Leadership Award:
LT Gregory Sabra

George R. Putnam Inspirational Leadership Award:
Mr. Mark McCabe

COMO Charles S. Greanoff Inspirational Leadership Award:
Mr. Kim Castrobran

MCPO Angela M. Mcshan Inspirational Leadership Award:
BMCS Daniel Burke

In each case the winners were surprised and appreciative of the recognition by their command. Several of the nominations contained quotes or recommendations that were made by subordinates of the winners, a true measure of inspirational leadership. These terrific people share a common desire to contribute to the Service and build it as an institution from where they live. Arthur Ashe once said, "To achieve excellence, do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Anyone of us can inspire others by our own service and our commitment to our shared core values. This year's Spotlight on Leadership Campaign will run during the month of April and you will hear more about it in the next few days.

Again, congratulations to our winners who inspired me.

ADM A