SEQUIM — Marilynn R. Leonard, who has spent more than 5,400 hours of service for the Coast Guard Auxiliary, was named Auxiliarist of the Year for 2008 by the Coast Guard commandant.
The auxiliary is a component of the Coast Guard comprised of civilian volunteers who donate their time and expertise to further Coast Guard missions.
Since joining the organization in June 2006, Leonard has dedicated over 5,400 hours of service across several auxiliary mission areas, most notably serving as manager of the Citizens Action Network for the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Most of her work is out of the Group/Air Station Port Angeles on Ediz Hook.
Leonard also has served as vessel examiner, small boat program visitor, instructor and public affairs officer. She has also worked with a wide variety of photo mapping projects used extensively by many federal and state agencies, established a new auxiliary detachment in Forks and been an instrumental force in recruiting over seven new members for the auxiliary, said a statement from the office of the commandant, Adm. Thad W. Allen.
Leonard will be recognized during ceremonies at the Coast Guard Auxiliary National Conference in Chicago on Aug. 29.
