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HomeResourcesCivil RightsCivil Rights AwardsCivil Rights Awards Winners

# Civil Rights Awards Recipients

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.

 

## 2023 Civil Rights Awards Recipients

 

**Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Uniformed Services Award**ALCOAST 170/23

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CAPT Eva Van CampCommander, Sector Long Island Sound

 

**National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award**ALCOAST 261-23

LT Andre Jones ButlerSafety Officer, Aviation Projects Acquisition Center, Air Station Elizabeth City

 

**League of United Latin American Citizens Excellence in Public Service Award**ALCOAST 263-23

Chief Petty Officer Craig E. McCroddenChief Avionics Electrical Technician, Aviation Projects Acquisition Center, Air Station Elizabeth City, 

 

**Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award**ALCOAST 338-23

LT Avierre ConnerMarine Inspector, USCG Sector New Orleans

 

 

**LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award**ALCOAST 350-23

                                                

       MST2 Rosa Gomes Gavidia                                 IS1 Monserrat Lazaro Rivera                               Lt. j.g. Melanie Arroyave         Sector Juneau                                                        District 14 (D14)                                                  Sector Virginia

 

 

 

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