Sample JBH Award Packages
Please send package by regular mail, express mail or FEDEX to:LT DAWN FRANK, USN
UNIT IPT, BLDG 2272, RM 348
47123 BUSE ROAD
PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547
(Allow adequate time for delivery by regular mail. Commands may e-mail nominations to dawnmfrank@comcast.netbelow in advance of original package. Include Command POCs e-mail address in all packages. Nominations aredue by 18 MAY 07, 1700 EDT. The nominations should include comments the whole career. However, they shouldput the emphasis on recent achievements.
(Please Note: Social Security Numbers are not required on nomination packages.)
(First Example)COMMAND LETTERHEAD
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Ser XX/
Date
From: Commanding Officer (Command Name & Address)
To: President, Women Officers Professional Association
Subj: NOMINATION OF (Nominee’s Rank/Name) FOR 2006 CAPT HANCOCK LEADERSHIP AWARD
Ref: (a) CNO Washington DC XXXXXXZ APR 06 (ALNAV)
Encl: (1) Nomination of (Nominee’s Rank/Name) for CAPT Hancock Award
(2) Biography of (Nominee’s Rank/Name)
1. As requested in reference (a), enclosures (1) and (2) are submitted, nominating (Nominee’s Rank/Name) for the 2006
CAPT Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Award.
2. Continues to demonstrate the exceptional performance that led to her nomination in 2006. In July 2006, she will assume
command of NPMOCW/JTWC Guam to execute BRAC disestablishment, while sustaining high quality environmental operations.
Never before has an 0-5 been assigned command of one of the four Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) centers in the Navy,
which are usually commanded by senior 0-6s. (Nominee’s Rank/Name) was hand-picked for this challenging assignment because
of her unmatched competence, extensive familiarity with operations and BRAC plans, and selfless commitment to the Navy.
She is the epitome of an involved, professional leader.
3. Please address any questions to (POC’s Rank/Name), 671 349-4170 in Guam.
W. T. DOOR
Copy to:
CNMOC
NPMOC
Nomination of (Nominee’s Rank/Name/SSN/Designator) for the 2002 CAPT Joy Bright Hancock Award
(Nominee’s Rank/Name) has unquestionably surpassed all others with whom I have worked in the
previous 24 years in the areas of motivational and creative leadership. Repeatedly tested by a series of
unique events, which have tried personnel in Guam over the past year, maintained her enthusiasm and
dedication to the command, inspiring others and ensuring operations continued without interruption.
In recognition of her abilities, the Admirals at Oceanographer of the Navy and Naval Meteorology and
Oceanography Command designated her to lead the disestablishment of the command under the Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision over the next year.
Accomplishments. As XO and Acting CO, (Nominee’s Rank/Name) coordinated numerous projects,
demonstrating her superb ability to persevere through challenges and manage surprises.
1. BRAC. (Nominee’s Rank/Name) closely supervised planning after the decision was made to transfer the
Joint Typhoon Warning Center to Hawaii and the METOC Center to Yokosuka. She was a major designer
of the complex timeline defining how to shift responsibilities of the 130 person, $1.3M center, tasked with
protecting DOD and allied ships, aircraft and activities in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans from
severe weather. Recently, she responded to higher direction to expedite the move by four months, due to
the shortage of manpower in Guam and Yokosuka. With remarkable insight and forethought, she worked
with the team to develop the optimum plan to transition operations at minimal manning without affecting
quality support to customers. Her innovative suggestions to streamline manning, effectively train new center
personnel and provide for manpower back up have been invaluable. These ideas benefit not only the
disestablishing center, but also other commands facing downsizing.
2. Typhoon response. As Typhoon Paka with 130 knot winds passed over Guam in Dec 97, leaving
$96M damage to Navy facilities, (Nominee’s Rank/Name) was particularly effective. She camped out
at the command for 36 hours, supervising damage control efforts to curb flooding, protect equipment and
continue operations without interruption to customers and constantly placed highest priority on personnel
safety. She prepared the unit reports to document damage and keep superiors informed. She also ensured
families were well cared for, whether to move to safe housing or submit claims for losses. Separately, she
remained at the command for two previous close approaches of typhoons in Oct and Nov 97, encouraging
watchstanders.
3. Airline crash. When the Korean airplane went down one mile from the command, killing 150 passengers,
(Nominee’s Rank/Name) arranged counseling for and monitored command volunteers, tasked to rescue
victims and provide security at the crash site, to ensure they were not overwhelmed by the tragedy.
4. DOD High School. In Jul 97, Commander Naval Forces Marianas persuaded DOD to establish schools
on Guam for military children. The building in which NPMOCW/JTWC is located was designated as the
new high school. (Nominee’s Rank/Name) worked tirelessly with school authorities to consolidate offices
and release spaces in the brief 2.5 months before school opened. She also minimized disruption to the
command from major construction work.
5. XO duties. Despite the unexpected challenges, excelled in routine XO functions, showing impressive
attention to detail, insistence upon error-free work and alertness to preempt problems. She coordinated a
productive Flag level visit and, when the CO was on emergency leave, hosted both scientists visiting the
command to exchange information on new initiatives and military Retailers tasked to resolve BRAC
manning problems. Additionally, she thoroughly prepared the triennial inspection team, resulting in
constructive Quality Improvement Visits to Diego Garcia and Bahrain.
Enclosure (1)
Leadership style. Exceptionally confident, decisive and concerned, hours to meet deadlines and make
sure all are prepared.
1. Teamwork. From chairing numerous committees to advising Department Heads, (Nominee’s
Rank/Name) exploits command talent and instills a sense of contribution in all. She works closely
with Command Chiefs to mold personnel into effective, proud Navy members. Her frequent contacts
with other commands are respectful and mutually beneficial.
2. Mentoring. Relating to individuals one on one, she selects the best approach to benefit the
command and develop individual careers. For those reluctant to participate in off-duty events, she
persuades involvement through descriptive posters, conversation and example. She clearly defines
high expectations, while encouraging and advising those who feel overwhelmed. As civilian personnel
at the command face job loss, she works diligently to keep them apprised of new opportunities.
3. Energy. Thoroughly knowledgeable of operational and personnel concerns, she is a constant source of
perceptive solutions to the most difficult problems from manpower management to cost-effective BRAC
execution. Never discouraged, she takes major change in stride, immediately seeking to maximize
opportunities and minimize setbacks. Her reliable presence, whether the command is working demanding
operations, competing in sports or socializing at MWR events, makes her a popular, respected leader.
Community involvement . By frequent participation and low key encouragement, led the command to new
levels of community support and morale, specifically through:
1. Selection as Woman's Master Athlete of the Year for all Navy commands on Guam for involvement
in 10 Admiral's Cup sports, in which she won 3 times.
2. Design and creation of a banner highlighting Guam attractions, which earned the command's
sister village second place in a competition when an island mall opened.
3. Volunteering at a carnival booth to raise funds for a sister village youth program to deter children
from drugs and violence.
4. Participation in hikes to heighten morale and raise appreciation for life on Guam.
5. Joining with command members to clear jungle from an historic site.
6. Hosting an eight-grade student during Island Leadership Day.
I cannot imagine another officer who could so impressively weather the unusual events the command
faced and so expertly guide her coworkers to their optimum potential.
2
BIOGRAPHY OF
(Nominee’s Rank/Name)
(Nominee’s Rank/Name) attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in March, 1980. Her first
tour was aboard the USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) homeported in Norfolk, Virginia where she served as Auxiliaries
Officer and Operations Officer/Navigator. In 1983, she was assigned to the Mine Warfare Command, Charleston,
South Carolina as the Atlantic Minefield Plans Officer. Designated as a Naval Oceanographer in 1986, she was
assigned as Executive Officer, Oceanographic Unit FIVE embarked in the USNS Harkness (TAGS-32). Following
completion of graduate studies at the Naval Postgraduate School in 1990, she served as Command Duty Officer
and Assistant Operations Officer at the Naval Oceanography Command Center/Joint Typhoon Warning Center,
Guam. She assumed command of Oceanographic Unit FIVE in 1992 and conducted coastal survey operations
in the Arabian Gulf until the unit's disestablishment in 1993. Assigned to the Oceanographer of the Navy's staff
(CNO N096), she served as the International Agreements/Law of the Sea Branch Officer until 1996. She is
currently serving as Executive Officer of the U.S. Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center West/
Joint Typhoon Wanting Center, Guam. (Nominee’s Rank/Name) 's qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and has been
awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. She holds a
Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and a Masters of Science Degree in Meteorology
and Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School.
(Nominee’s Rank/Name) is a native of Madison, Connecticut.
Enclosure (2)
(SECOND EXAMPLE)
Command Letterhead
1650
Ser XXX
Date
From: Commanding Officer, (Command Name/Address)
To: President, Women Officers Professional Association
Subj: CAPTAIN JOY BRIGHT HANCOCK LEADERSHIP AWARD
Ref: (a) CNO Washington DC XXXXXXZ APR 02
Encl: (1) Biography of (Nominee’s Rank/Name) USN
(2) (Nominee’s Rank/Name)’s Accomplishments, Leadership Style and Community Involvement
1. Per reference (a), enclosures (1) and (2) substantiate my strongest possible nomination for (Nominee’s Rank/Name) USN, to
receive the Captain Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Award.
2. (Nominee’s Rank/Name)’s superior management and leadership abilities place her head and shoulders above her
contemporaries. She ranks number I of 10 outstanding Master Chiefs in my command. Her work habits and "follow
me" style of leadership have won the respect and admiration of her department and command. Her exceptional
administrative abilities have been sought for a variety of department and command projects, all with equally
outstanding results. Every Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief Petty Officer who has left this command, in the two
years I have been here, has praised Master Chief most stating in public forum, that she is the "finest Master Chief
Petty Officer I have ever known". I, after 39 years of enlisted and Officer service, echo their sentiments. A cheerful,
creative and industrious individual, she is, in every sense of the word a "leader".
3. Enclosures (1) and (2) speak for themselves; however, if you require additional information or wish to
communicate with me directly, do not hesitate to contact me at commercial (850) 4529700 or DSN 922-9700.
CO Signature
(Nominee’s Rank/Name)
United States Navy
Master Chief XXXXXXX was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated from high school in Santee, California
in 1973. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1974 and served as an Aviation Electronics Technician (Anti-
Submarine Warfare) in all grades from Airman Apprentice to Master Chief Petty Officer.
Master Chief has served in a variety of Fleet and direct Fleet support positions, which include Quality
Assurance Representative at VP-5; Recruit Company Commander at Naval Recruit Training Command,
Orlando, FL; Avionics/Armament Division Chief, Maintenance Control Chief and Quality Assurance
Supervisor at VP-24; Fleet Readiness Aviation Maintenance Personnel (FRAMP) Leading Chief Petty Officer
at VP-3 1; Command Master Chief at Naval Station Guam and Command Master Chief onboard USS DIXON
(AS 37). Master Chief. is currently assigned as the Operations Department Senior Technical Coordinator at
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, the Navy's largest aviation training shore command.
Master Chief completed a Bachelor of Science degree from New York State University in June 1992.
She is currently enrolled at Troy State University where she is pursuing a Masters Degree in psychology and
counseling.
Master Chief’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (four awards),
Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal (six awards), Navy Unit Citation (two awards),
Meritorious Unit Citation (two awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (five awards), Overseas Service Ribbon and the Coast Guard Special
Operations Service Ribbon.
Enclosure (1)
(Nominee’s Rank/Name)’s ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LEADERSHIP STYLE AND
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Entering the Navy during a period of time when the Navy was evolving into an extremely technical
organization, Master Chief met numerous challenges and swiftly rose through the enlisted ranks.
Recognized for solid technical and leadership skills, she was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer in
only 15 years. During her 24 year Navy career, Master Chief has served in a variety of demanding billets,
including a stellar tour as a Company Commander at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida.
During this assignment she "pushed" seven companies of new recruits and maintained one of the lowest
percentages of failed recruit inspections in boot camp history. As a result of her efforts she was awarded
the Chief of Naval Education and Training's Master Training Specialist award. Additionally, she was the
only E-7 to be assigned as a Division Leading Chief, where she was responsible for 40 staff and over
1,000 recruits. Her tireless devotion in support of the command's mission and her ability to inspire and
motivate young recruits ultimately prepared them to succeed in the Fleet.
Eager to improve her technical skills Master Chief has served in every type of billet in an aviation squadron.
Beginning at the bottom as an Aviation Electronics Technician, she progressed to Shift Supervisor, Workcenter
Supervisor, Division Chief, Quality Assurance Representative, Maintenance Control Chief and finally
Maintenance Chief. Serving as the Fleet Readiness Aviation Maintenance Personnel Department Master
Chief Petty Officer in a Fleet Replacement Squadron, she was directly responsible for 52 instructors and
350 P-3C enlisted aviation maintenance students. During this time frame, she was also actively involved in the
community as evidenced by her receiving a letter of appreciation from the Santa Clara Boy Scout Council for
directing the most successful Boy Scout Jamboree ever held at NAS Moffett Field. Master Chief - most
demanding and rewarding assignments were yet to come. As the FIRST FEMALE Command Master Chief
(CMC) of Naval Station, Guam, she was responsible for the morale and welfare of 185 military and 450 civilian
personnel. She quickly sought out a new command Ombudsman and immediately established an outstanding
rapport and revived a lackluster program. She instituted a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mast Review Board,
thereby improving leadership participation in the CPO community. Active in the USO, she enlisted the aid of
every active duty and reserve unit on Guam for installation of the Guam Memorial Wall. She did volunteer work
for the Sierra Waterfront (,enter, supported Special Olympics and was nominated as Guam's Military Woman
of the Year. Because of her flawless performance as CMC of Naval Station, Guam, she was hand selected to
be the CMC onboard USS DIXON (AS 37), where she successfully led her crew of 1,500 sailors. In addition to
her duties as CMC, she not only maintained her Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualifications but also
completed her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualifications. At that time, she was the ONLY FEMALE.
Command Master Chief in the Pacific Fleet and only 1 of 3 serving at sea Navy-wide. She established a
Professional Development Board for non-strikers and personally developed a model EEO program in a large,
diverse multi ethnic and gender command. She directed a complex plan for remodeling all berthing
compartments and implemented TQL techniques to improve communication with a feedback mechanism
which solved problems within the chain of command. Because of her ability to work with others in a unified
and cohesive manner, her knowledge of the Navy's structure and her attention to detail, she was selected
and served on two different E-8/E-9 selection boards. She is a clear standout among her peers, leading
through innovation and inspiring by example. Upon reporting to Naval Air Maintenance Training Group,
she brought these same high standards with her.
Master Chief leadership is unmatched and admired by both peers and superiors. As the Operations
Department Senior Technical Coordinator, she skillfully manages 27 senior enlisted personnel, responsible
for program management of over $1 billion worth of technical training equipment and facilities. She is
responsible for the successful efforts of 1,548 instructors and 677 support personnel at 17 Naval Air
Maintenance Training Group Detachments, responsible for training and qualifying over 32,000 students
annually in both organizational and intermediate level aviation maintenance skills. As a direct result of
her personal involvement in improving aviation maintenance training, the Fleet receives highly qualified
technicians that are confident and highly motivated. Coordinating with the Chief of Naval Operations,
Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Chief of Naval Education and Training and Naval Air
Maintenance Training Group Detachments, she ensured technical training requirements resulting from
25 Maintenance Training Requirement Reviews were met. Her leadership in this area will have a positive
impact on aviation maintenance training in meeting the needs of the Fleet and the overall training and
welfare of Sailor and Marine maintenance technicians. As a result of her superior technical knowledge
and expertise and in addition to her regular duties, she volunteered to become the Depot Level Corrosion
Control Paint and Finish Technical Coordinator. Through aggressive initiative, a personal desire for
perfection and concern for the training of the Fleet Sailor, Master Chief . personally conducted a feasibility
study on the transfer of Depot Level Corrosion Control Paint and Finish courses from Naval Aviation
Depot control to Naval Air Maintenance Training Group control. Her analysis of data from the study
resulted in a proposed plan, which will improve the Corrosion Control Paint and Finish course availability
to Fleet units and provide quality trained and motivated Sailors, thereby improving overall aircraft combat
readiness. Because of her outstanding ability to express the concerns of Fleet Sailors and Marines,
Master Chief was selected as the only enlisted member of a team composed of senior officers and
civilians under the direction of the Chief of Naval Education and Training. This team was tasked to draft
a plan to meet the new training readiness reporting requirements as set forth by the Chief of Naval
Education and Training. Her keen insight and innovative thinking resulted in a streamlined program
and improved procedures that will facilitate the accurate assessment of adverse training situations.
Master Chief desire to improve overall Fleet readiness and ultimately the quality of life of Sailors is
apparent in all her actions. She fights to ensure that Sailors and Marines can complete their jobs and
receive the highest quality of training available.
Master Chief continually seeks ways to improve the quality of life for both Sailors and Marines at
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group and its 17 Detachments. Her personal desire to improve
aviation training for Fleet technicians is obvious in her daily actions. Throughout her career, Master
Chief has aggressively strived to train, mentor and motivate Sailors and Marines to be the best they
can be. Master Chief embodies all that is right in our Navy, and she has done a remarkable job in
preparing our Sailors and Marines to meet the challenges of the next century.
Enclosure (2)
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