ORLANDO, FLA – Joseph Giannattasio of Court House was recognized as the Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year Award for 2017 at the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s National Conference Aug. 25.
Every year the Coast Guard recognizes the most exemplary performance by an eligible Auxiliarist during the previous calendar year. Only those Auxiliarists who demonstrated sustained, exceptional standards of proficiency and conduct, and whose appearance and bearing were consistently impeccable, shall be considered for nomination, according to a release.
This award parallels the awards for the Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) and the Civilian Employee of the Year (CEOY) awards.
Giannattasio is the co-owner of Milky Way Ice Cream and Mini Golf in Villas. He is a native and resident of Court House.
He spearheaded an innovative morale program that provided over $4,000 in donated iTunes gift cards to the Coast Guard personnel of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) in time for the holidays,
Comprised of nearly 30,000 men and women, the Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the Coast Guard. It works within the Coast Guard in carrying out its noncombatant and non-law enforcement missions.
