United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Public Affairs
CLICK HERE for National Public Affairs Contest Guidelines for 2022-2023
The 2023 PA Contest is now closed.
Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to this year's winners!
The National Public Affairs
2022-23 Contest Winners
District 5th Southern Winners -- John Krogmann, District Commodore
- Best Video—"Helo Ops"—Don Hawkinson, Flotilla 16-7, Outer Banks, District 5SR
District 7 Winners– John Holmes, District Commodore
- Photography Category—Operations—Ellen DeLeo, District 7
- Photography Category—Photography—Terry Schwinghammer, District 7
- Photography Category—Public Education—Ellen DeLeo, District 7
- Photography Category—Vessel Examination—R. Michael Stringer, District 7
- Photography Category—Team Coast Guard—R. Michael Stringer, District 7
- Photography Category —Fellowship—Ellen DeLeo, District 7
- Best Flotilla Public Affairs Event—NSBW Open House—Terry Schwinghammer, George Lehner, and Ellen DeLeo, Flotilla 6, District 7
- Publications—Best Flotilla Newsletter— Lisa Repetto “Channel Marker”, District 7, Division 11, Flotilla 11-1, Clearwater, Florida
- Publications—Best Division Newsletter— Dorothy Riley “Intercom”, District 7, Division 7, Tampa Bay, Florida
- Publications—Best District Newsletter— R. Michael Stringer “Breeze”, District 7
District 8th Eastern Winners – Chris Whitacre, District Commodore
- Photography Category—Member Services—Ramon Llorens, Jr., District 8ER
District 8th Western Winners – Donald Stevens, District Commodore
- Photography Category—Marine Safety— Blake Sasse, District 8WR
District 9th Western Winners – Sonny Thatch, District Commodore
- Best Division Public Affairs Event—NSBW "Prepare It and Wear It!"—Bob Hennessy, Jill Kiser, Division 35, District 9WR
District 11th Northern Winners – Curtis Han, District Commodore
- Best District Public Affairs Event—Water Safety Fair—Pete Gorenberg, District 11NR
Congratulations and BRAVO ZULU to all winners!
The Coast Guard Auxiliary "Photo of the Month" (POTM) program is administered by the Photography Branch of the National Public Affairs "A" Directorate. The purpose is to highlight photos of exceptional quality that accurately convey various missions and program areas, as well as significant special events.
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