This is 2021. PLEASE GO TO THE SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2022 FORREST O. REDNOUR MEMORIAL AWARD PROGRAM for the most updated information: https://coastguardculinary.com/2022/11/23/subj-solicitation-for-the-2022-forrest-o-rednour-memorial-award-program/
The Culinary Specialist award program is named “Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award Program for Excellence in Food Service” in honor of Ships Cook Second Class (SC2) Forrest O. Rednour. SC2 Rednour received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic action in 1943 for his role in rescuing survivors from a torpedoed Army transport ship, and lost his life in the line of duty aboard USCGC ESCANABA when they were sunk by an unknown explosion thought to be a torpedo from a German U-Boat.
CG-1113 has been receiving requests and questions on Rednour Awards submissions. To help clear up the process, we put together this page to keep you updated and help you put together your nomination application. The Rednour Awards for Coast Guard Excellence in Culinary Operations and Culinary Specialist of the Year (CSOY) is presented annually and is designed to recognize those units and individuals who consistently epitomize the best in culinary support operations.
How to submit (The deadline for submission is 25 February 2022):
Step 2: Read COMDT INST 4061.7 https://safe.menlosecurity.com/https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/07/2001708387/-1/-1/0/CI_4061_7.PDF
Step 3: Decide what awards your unit would like to submit for. Keep in mind units may submit for both Galley of the Year and CS of the Year Nominations. Also, units may also submit Multiple CS of the Year Nominations. Please note the nominees must be assigned to the present unit for a minimum of five months as of 01 January 2022.
The process to submit for the Unit Rednour Awards:
Step 4: Pick your category Large, Medium, or Small CGDF Ashore or Afloat as defined in CI 4061.7 Enclosure 1:
Step 5: Create Your Packet (View Sample Packet Here):
Please do not follow Enclosure 2 COMDTINST 4061.7. Please submit the following in accordance with ACN 143/21:
Part 1: Command Endorsement
Part 2: Not Required (FSAT)
Part 3: Not Required (Audit Memo)
Part 4: Not Required (CG-2576)
Part 5: Six Weekly Menus
Part 6: Photos: Units are limited to no more than 20 photos that must have been taken after in 2021. Photos of the complete galley staff, culinary artistry, customer service interaction, special events, holiday meals, and receptions are highly recommended. Photos shall be professional and relevant to the CS rating. All photos shall have captions to include names, descriptions, and must be compiled using Microsoft PowerPoint. Power Point Photo submissions must have the file description as follows: “REDNOUR PHOTO SUBMISSION 2021 SIZE, CATEGORY, UNIT NAME”
The Process to Submit for Culinary Specialist of the year:
Step 4 Command Endorsement (View Sample Packet Here):
Step 5: Packets are limited to no more than 20 photos that must have been taken in 2021. Photos shall be professional and relevant to the CS rating. All photos shall have captions to include names, descriptions, and must be compiled using Microsoft PowerPoint. Power Point Photo submissions must have the file description as follows: “CS of the Year PHOTO SUBMISSION 2021 PAYGRADE, MEMBER NAME, UNIT NAME.”
For all Submissions:
Second to last step: Combined all files into one PDF https://safe.menlosecurity.com/https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-combine-pdf-files
Last Step: Please send your COMBINED PDF to: HQS-SMB-CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil and eric.r.toler@uscg.mil For Galley of the Year submissions, the body of the email must indicate the category, unit’s name, mailing address, and CS personnel assigned at the time of submission. Personnel must be listed in order of pay grade. All submissions must have the file description as follows: “REDNOUR SUBMISSION 2021 SIZE, CATEGORY, UNIT NAME” or “CS OF THE YEAR SUBMISSION 2021 PAYGRADE, MEMBER NAME, UNIT NAME.”
We are looking forward to seeing all your pictures, reading the endorsements of your Commands bragging about you and being inspired by the tales of your Coast Guard Culinary successes!
Please reach out with any questions to Culinary Program CG-1113 at CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil
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