The Una Chapman Cox Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to support the effectiveness and professionalism of the United States Foreign Service through various projects and initiatives.
50-577: Amb. (ret.) Lino Gutierrez serves as the current Executive Director. In 1948 in Bombay, India , Una Chapman Cox, a Texas rancher, was arrested by authorities for traveling without her passport. A Foreign Service Officer named Royal Bisbee worked to arrange her release and return to the United States. Cox founded the organization 32 years later, in 1980, out of gratitude for the work of Foreign Service Officers. Cox left $ 16 million from her estate for
100-413: A Meritorious Honor Award: The award consists of a certificate signed by an assistant secretary or an official of equivalent rank. The bronze medal set is no longer awarded. As delineated in numerous diplomatic cables describing each one, achievement awards recognize specific service over the previous year in a specific field or job category. The majority of the awards include a certificate, signed by
150-632: A Senior Officer is made possible by former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Steven J. Green . It recognizes outstanding contributions by a senior level State Department employee in advancing U.S. interests in the international economic field. The recipient of the award receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. The award is given based on the quality of the nominee’s overall contribution in advancing U.S. international economic relations and objectives; documented economic leadership, advocacy, analytical, reporting or negotiating skills, or
200-756: A cash award of $ 2,500. The following factors will be considered by each Regional Bureau in selecting its nominee, and by the Department's panel in selecting the FSN of the Year. Outstanding achievement in any one of the areas listed below, or combination thereof, may justify selection. This award is presented to an exceptional employee in the Foreign Service or the Civil Service serving domestically or abroad except those with specific job responsibilities for
250-528: A certificate signed by the Secretaries of State and Labor. The runner-up receives $ 2,500 and a certificate signed by the Secretaries of State and Labor. This award is presented annually to a Deputy Chief of Mission who demonstrates the proficiency, creativity, and overall capacity to serve effectively as Deputy Chief of Mission and as Chargé d'Affaires in the Ambassador's absence. The award consists of
300-483: A certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 5,000. This award is made possible by C. Howard Wilkins, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, and is named to honor him and former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III. This award, initiated in 1997 and named in honor of former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, recognizes sustained excellence and initiative in the substantive policy areas of oceans,
350-487: A certificate signed by the Secretary of State, $ 10,000, and an engraved desk pen set. The recipients’ names are engraved on a plaque that is permanently displayed in the Department. This award was established in 1980 to recognize exemplary performance in the Department of State at the mid-career level. It is made possible by an endowment from the Vincent Astor Foundation and is named, at the request of
400-434: A combination thereof; and creative thinking influencing economic policy formulation. This award is given to a Department of State officer serving in a management position who has made notable contributions to the efficiency and quality of services at post. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary and $ 10,000. These awards specifically recognize achievements in the area of promoting women as participants in
450-462: A gold medal set and a certificate signed by the Secretary. The Secretary's Award is "presented to employees of State, USAID , and Marine guards assigned to diplomatic and consular facilities in recognition of sacrifice of health or life, in the performance of official duties." This award could be presented to members of the foreign affairs communities who were held hostage or captive while serving overseas on official orders. The award consists of
500-411: A gold medal set and a certificate signed, as appropriate, by the Secretary of State. Due to the strict requirements of this award, only two members of the Foreign Service below the rank of Ambassador have ever been personally honored with this award. The Superior Honor Award is presented to groups or individuals in recognition of a special act or service or sustained extraordinary performance covering
550-440: A legacy to the Department and its employees by Frank E. Loy , former Under Secretary for Global Affairs, recognizes achievement in international environmental affairs, including advancement of U.S. interests, analysis and policy development, integration into overall U.S. diplomacy efforts, and interaction with the public and private sectors. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 5,000. This award
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#1732775982809600-651: A medal set and a certificate signed by the Secretary. Nominations for the Secretary's Award are submitted through supervisory channels to the Joint Country Awards Committee for review and recommendation to the chief of mission. Approved nominations will be forwarded through the appropriate area awards committee to the Department Awards Committee for final action. Nominations initiated in Washington are submitted through
650-456: A period of one year or longer. The following criteria are applicable to granting a Superior Honor Award: The award consists of a certificate signed by an assistant secretary or an official of equivalent rank. The silver medal set is no longer awarded. The Meritorious Honor Award is presented to groups or individuals in recognition of a special act or service or sustained outstanding performance. The following criteria are applicable to granting
700-541: A serious illness or injury that results in death, permanent incapacity or disability." It is roughly analogous to the Purple Heart , though it is almost always issued posthumously due to the strict requirements. The award consists of a gold medal set and a certificate signed by the Secretary and the President. The Distinguished Honor Award is awarded to individuals or groups that provide: The award consists of
750-635: A specific threshold, then no award is presented that year. Currently, none of the achievement awards includes a medal set. Service awards are common for the Armed Forces but are not currently favored by the Director General of the Foreign Service . The Department of State currently awards two service awards, the Secretary's Career Achievement Award and the Expeditionary Service Award. The Expeditionary Service Award
800-898: Is a native of Havana, Cuba . Ambassador Gutiérrez attended the University of Miami and The University of Alabama , where he received a B.A. in Political Science (1972) and an M.A. in Latin American Studies (1976). He was a social studies teacher for the Dade County School System and the Urban League in Miami, Florida before entering the diplomatic services. Gutiérrez is married to the former Miriam Messina of Santo Domingo , and has three daughters and six grandchildren. Awards of
850-558: Is a new award as of 2011 that recognizes service by Civil and Foreign Service employees in areas designated by the Director General of the Foreign Service. Honor awards bestow recognition on an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the Department’s mission. The honor awards vary in scope and magnitude. The impact of the act or deed which precipitates the nomination is carefully examined, and consideration
900-707: Is an American diplomat. Gutiérrez served as Ambassador to Argentina from September 2003 through July 2006. He was succeeded by Earl Anthony Wayne . Gutiérrez is currently the Executive Director of the Una Chapman Cox Foundation and an adjunct professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs , George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University . Gutiérrez entered
950-526: Is given to whether the act to be recognized benefits the post or bureau, the area, the Department of State, or the Federal Government as a whole. The Secretary's Distinguished Service Award is presented at the discretion of the Secretary of State in recognition of exceptionally outstanding leadership, professional competence, and significant accomplishment over a sustained period of time in
1000-502: Is judged by a selection committee to exemplify most clearly these high standards. The recipient receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. In addition, the recipients’ names are placed on a plaque in the Department. This award, made possible by the support of former Ambassador to Iceland, Charles E. Cobb , is presented to career members of the Foreign Service serving in an ambassadorial appointment for noteworthy success in developing trade between other nations and
1050-640: Is made possible by the generosity of Sue M. Cobb , former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. The honoree receives a certificate signed by the Secretary. The honoree's Embassy and the Leadership and Management School of the Foreign Service Institute each receive $ 5,000. The first recipient was David C. Mulford in 2007. This award was established by Secretary Hillary Clinton to honor Career Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker , former ambassador to Lebanon, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Iraq, and first Chargé at
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#17327759828091100-436: Is named in honor of Daniel E. O'Connor, who died in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie , Scotland, in 1988. The award recognizes superior professional performance and outstanding leadership in the challenging field of site security management. This award is conferred in recognition of the high standards that characterize the Department's reporting, analysis, and advocacy efforts. The recipient receives
1150-620: Is presented to an exceptional employee of the Foreign Service or the civil service (except Senior Foreign Service and senior executive service) in the information management field, serving domestically or abroad. The award consists of a certificate signed by the secretary of state and $ 10,000. This award specifically recognizes individual excellence in the development, negotiation and/or implementation of national policy and solutions to counter country-specific, regional and/or global nonproliferation, counter-proliferation, political-military, arms control, verification and/or noncompliance challenges facing
1200-585: Is the Bureau FSN of the Year winner. Each winner's outstanding performance is recognized via a bureau award consisting of a signed certificate, and cash award. The individual selected as Department FSN of the Year receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and a cash award of $ 10,000. The remaining five Regional Bureaus winners/runners up will receive a certificate signed by the Assistant Secretary of their respective Regional Bureau and
1250-732: The Director General of the Foreign Service to pursue special projects. The Una Chapman Cox Foundation has developed programs and worked alongside partners such as the American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD) , the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) , the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST), and the United States Diplomacy Center . Recent projects include American Diplomat and The General and
1300-616: The Secretary of State and a cash bonus. The cash bonuses range from zero to $ 10,000. Many of the awards were sponsored by private donors, who are often formerly members of the Foreign Service, but the nominations for the awards still go through the Department of State’s awards committee each year. The award recognizes individual excellence in the development, negotiation and/or implementation of national policy and solutions to counter country-specific, regional and/or global nonproliferation, counter-proliferation, political-military, arms control, verification, and/or noncompliance challenges facing
1350-820: The United States Foreign Service in 1977 and served in Latin America, Europe and the Department of State . He has served as International Affairs Advisor at the National War College (2002), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the State Department (1999–2001), Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs (2001–2002), United States Ambassador to Nicaragua (1996–1999). During his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Argentina,
1400-456: The Ambassador , two podcasts created for the foundation by AAD as part of a Cox Foundation program to educate the public about the Foreign Service; studies and events on the importance of commercial and economic diplomacy; and development of a career exploration program on diplomatic careers for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Lino Gutierrez Lino Gutiérrez (born 26 March 1951)
1450-761: The Office of Policy Planning, Coordination and Press in the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs . Gutiérrez is a recipient of the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award , Superior Honor Award (twice) and Meritorious Honor Award (three times). In 2007, Gutiérrez became CEO of Gutierrez Global LLC, a consulting firm specializing on strategic advice for corporations interested in investing in Latin America and Europe. From 2007 to 2009, Gutiérrez served as Senior Advisor to Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutiérrez on Cuba transition and Latin America. In December 2010, Gutiérrez
1500-751: The United States Department of State The United States Department of State , like other agencies of the U.S. federal government , gives civilian decorations for outstanding service, sacrifice, or heroism. The criteria for the awards are set down in 3 FAM 4820 - Foreign Affairs Manual , 3 FAM - Personnel, section 3 FAM 4800 Department Awards Program. State Department awards are broken down into four types: honor awards, achievement awards, service awards, and recognition awards. In addition, there are awards which are no longer given but for which certificates, ribbons, or medals may still be occasionally seen. The Foreign Affairs Manual described
1550-662: The United States and Argentina signed agreements on counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics cooperation, and container security. In 2005, Gutiérrez welcomed President Bush to Argentina as he attended the Summit of the Americas. As Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs, Gutiérrez led the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs on September 11, 2001 and beyond. He accompanied Secretary of State Colin Powell to Lima, Peru for
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1600-519: The United States. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. The Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service is presented to a Non-Career Ambassador who (a) has used private sector leadership and management skills to make a significant impact on bilateral or multilateral relations and (b) has done so in a manner that best reflects the foreign service culture of uncommon commitment in carrying out United States foreign policy through proactive diplomacy. The award
1650-442: The United States. The winner receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and a $ 10,000 stipend and the runner-up receives a signed certificate and a $ 2,000 stipend. The award recognizes Civil and Foreign Service personnel who emphasize the importance of labor diplomacy in promoting the values and ideals of American democracy abroad and illustrate the variety of tasks Labor Officers perform. The winner receives $ 10,000 and
1700-535: The appropriate area awards committee to the Department Awards Committee for final action. Due to the nature of their jobs and the dangerous environment where they often operate, Foreign Service Special Agents of the Diplomatic Security Service have earned this award on numerous occasions. The Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service "recognizes those individuals who, while traveling or serving abroad on official business, are killed or incur
1750-486: The appropriate area awards committee to the Department Awards Committee for final action. The Award for Heroism is given "recognition of acts of courage or outstanding performance under unusually difficult or dangerous circumstances, whether or not in connection with the performance of assigned duties." It may be granted for: (1) Sustained superior performance while under threat of physical attack or harassment; or (2) An individual act of courage or exceptional performance at
1800-418: The area, the agency, or the Federal Government as a whole." Upon authorization, members of the U.S. military may wear the medal and ribbon in the appropriate order of precedence as a U.S. non-military personal decoration . As delineated in numerous diplomatic cables describing each one, achievement awards recognize specific service over the previous year in a specific field or job category. The majority of
1850-415: The awards include a certificate, signed by the Secretary of State and a cash bonus. The cash bonuses range from zero to $ 10,000. Some awards are sponsored by private donors, who are often former members of the Foreign Service. There is a minimum requirement for several valid nominations in a category in order for some awards to be presented; if there are insufficient nominees or the nominations do not meet
1900-488: The donor, in memory of Ambassador James Clement Dunn. Ambassador Dunn retired from the Service in 1956 with the rank of Career Ambassador. The recipient receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. The James Clement Dunn Award for Excellence recognizes leadership, intellectual skills, managerial ability, and personal qualities that most fully exemplify the standards of excellence desired of officers at
1950-449: The environment, and science; democracy, human rights, and labor; population, migration, and refugees; and international narcotics and crime. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. This annual award recognizes the high standards of performance which characterize the work of Civil Service Secretaries in the Department and abroad. It is granted annually to one Civil Service Secretary whose performance
2000-501: The field of foreign affairs. Such achievements must be of notable national or international significance and have made an important contribution to the advancement of U.S. national interests. The award is personally authorized by the Secretary of State provided that one of the criteria eligibility in Foreign Affairs Manual is met. It may be presented to members of the foreign affairs communities. The award consists of
2050-461: The first person in charge of the predecessor agency that eventually became the Bureau of Diplomatic Security in 1985, this award is presented to a member of the Civil or Foreign Service serving in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security for outstanding contributions in support of the Bureau's mission. The recipient receives a cash award of $ 10,000 and a certificate signed by the Secretary of State. The award
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2100-520: The management, development, implementation, or support of computer technology. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. This award is presented to a member of the Foreign Service who demonstrates unusual mastery of a world or difficult language while studying at the Foreign Service Institute . The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary and $ 10,000. This award, established as
2150-471: The mid-career level. This annual award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments (by a Foreign Service or a Civil Service employee) in furthering the goals of the Department's EEO program through exceptionally effective leadership, skill, imagination, and innovation in extending and promoting equal opportunities for all employees. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. The Cordell Hull Award for Economic Achievement by
2200-466: The organization. Cox served as the sole trustee of the organization until her death in 1982. The Una Chapman Cox Foundation is notable for its projects and initiatives that support excellence in recruitment, professional development, and public awareness and its collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and other program partners. The foundation also offers sabbatical leave fellowships to distinguished mid-level Foreign Service Officers, selected by
2250-664: The political and economic processes or as policy shapers. An annual stipend of $ 10,000 will be given in two awards of $ 5,000 each: one to a Foreign Service or Civil Service employee and one to a Foreign Service National at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The FSN of the Year Award is given in recognition of the value to the U.S. Government through special contributions made by Department of State Foreign Service National (FSN) employees hired under direct hire appointments and personal service agreements at U.S. diplomatic posts abroad. Annually, each Regional Bureau nominates one candidate, which
2300-408: The purpose of Department of State honor awards as to "bestow recognition on an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the agency's mission" and states that "The honor awards vary in scope and magnitude. The impact of the act or deed which precipitates the nomination must be carefully examined, and consideration given to whether the act to be recognized benefits the post or bureau,
2350-471: The reopened U.S Embassy in Afghanistan. The award recognizes those who excel in the most challenging leadership positions overseas. The winner, if an employee of the agencies covered by the Foreign Affairs Manual, receives a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $ 10,000. In accordance with 3 FAM 4813.2(c), the winner, if a member of the military, may only receive the certificate. Named after
2400-547: The risk of personal safety. The award consists of a sterling silver medal set and a certificate signed by the Secretary. Nominations for the Award for Heroism are submitted through supervisory channels to the Joint Country Awards Committee for review and recommendation to the chief of mission. Approved nominations will be forwarded through the appropriate area awards committee to the Department Awards Committee for final action. Nominations initiated in Washington are submitted through
2450-774: The signing of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and returned with the Secretary's party to the United States on September 11, 2001. During his tenure in Nicaragua, Gutiérrez coordinated the U.S. relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch in October 1998. Gutierrez also served in Santo Domingo, Lisbon, Port-au-Prince, Grenada, Paris and Nassau. In Washington, Gutiérrez has served as Officer-in-Charge of Nicaraguan Affairs, Officer-in-Charge of Portuguese Affairs, and Director of
2500-657: Was named Executive Director of the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, which is dedicated to a strong and professional Foreign Service. Gutiérrez also serves as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University, and serves on the board of Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. Secretary of State John Kerry appointed Gutiérrez to the Foreign Service Grievance Board in 2016. Gutiérrez
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