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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.// 
 
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