2 . Fostering a Service culture of continuous innovation and learning empowers our workforce to play an integral role in supporting CG strategic objectives . This year ' s award recipient found ingenious solutions that addressed complex maritime challenges , contributed to creating a more inclusive Service , and leveraged data analytics and machine learning to maximize efficiency and effectiveness . Faced with the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 , our recipients also leveraged strengthened C5I infrastructure to modernize force readiness management and maintain engagement with the public and external stakeholders . 3 . The 2020 award recipients by category are : a . Science or Technology : CHAINLENK : Countering IUU Fishing with Data Driven Solutions
( 1 ) LT Emily Johnson , D17 Intelligence Branch
( 2 ) IS1 James Lenkiewicz , D17 Intelligence Branch b . Operations or Readiness : Commercial Space Launch Risk Assessment Tool ( SLRAT )
( 1 ) CDR Scott Kirkland , COMDT ( CG-7411 )
( 2 ) CDR Joshua Rose , Sector Jacksonville
( 3 ) CDR Jillian Lamb , Sector Jacksonville
( 4 ) LCDR Molly Keyser , Sector Jacksonville
( 5 ) LT Emily Sysko , Sector Jacksonville
( 6 ) LT LaMarcus Walker , Sector Jacksonville
( 7 ) LT Anthony Scott , Sector
Jacksonville ( 8 ) LT Joel Hill , Sector Jacksonville ( 9 ) BMC Robert Martin , Station
Port Canaveral ( 10 ) MST1 Dionysios Mitsios ,
Sector Jacksonville ( 11 ) Mr . Douglas Campbell , Sector
Jacksonville
c . Administration , Training , or Support : Modernized Learning for Shore Forces Readiness
( 1 ) CDR Joel Carse , TRACEN Yorktown
( 2 ) LCDR Paul Simpson , TRACEN Yorktown
( 3 ) LCDR John Laraia , TRACEN Yorktown
( 4 ) LCDR Michael Oubre , TRACEN Yorktown
( 5 ) LT Mark Bender , TRACEN Yorktown
( 6 ) LT Elizabeth Tatum , TRACEN Yorktown
( 7 ) LT Jeremy Leggett , TRACEN Yorktown
( 8 ) Mr . Mark Ogle , TRACEN Yorktown
( 9 ) Ms . Kristy Plourde , TRACEN Yorktown d . Culture Change : Urination Device for Female Boat Crewmembers
( 1 ) AMT3 Kristin Talbott , AIRSTA Kodiak e . Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement : UPV and Bareboat Charters : Remote Education & Outreach
( 1 ) AUX Alvaro Ferrando , Sector Miami Prevention Investigations Division f . Commander Joel Magnussen Innovation Award for Management : Adaptive Risk Model for Inspected Small Passenger Vessels
( 1 ) CAPT Matt Edwards , COMDT ( CG-CVC )
( 2 ) CDR Baxter Smoak , COMDT ( CG-INV )
( 3 ) LCDR Stefanie Hodgdon , COMDT ( CG-CVC )
( 4 ) LCDR Peter Bizzaro , COMDT
( CG-CVC ) ( 5 ) LCDR Jeff Bybee , MSC ( 6 ) LCDR Cameron Cooper , MSC ( 7 ) LCDR Brian Crimmel , COMDT
( CG-DCO-51 ) ( 8 ) LCDR Timothy McNamara ,
COMDT ( CG-PAE ) ( 9 ) LCDR Matthew Meacham ,
COMDT ( CG-ENG ) ( 10 ) LT Katherine Ahrens , MSC ( 11 ) LT Kimberly Gates , COMDT
( CG-OES )