UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 171602Z JUN 20 MID510001285923U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 171/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/2020 CAPT JOY BRIGHT HANCOCK AND MASTER CHIEF ANNA DER- VARTANIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/R 181816Z DEC 19 // 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(at)navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//