Office of Civilian Personnel (CG-121) :
Performance and Awards

Federal Employees Awards Program

The Civilian Awards Program is designed to reward significant contributions made by individual employee and groups of employees to the Coast Guard. Awards are a powerful management tool used to motivate people to be more productive by recognizing creativity in the workplace, commitment to customer service, cost savings and personal contributions. For more detailed information, employees should refer to COMDTINST M12451.2A, Coast Guard Civilian Awards Manual and their servicing HR Specialist or Command Staff Advisor. Bargaining unit employees should refer to any applicable provisions of their collective bargaining agreement (if one exists.)

The Civilian Awards Program includes the following:

Incentive and Honorary Awards

Performance Management