Photo By Chief Petty Officer Mike DiMestico | 191011-N-UP035-0129 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Personnel Specialist 1st Class...... read more read more
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NORFOLK, Va.
The Hampton Roads Chamber named Personnel Specialist 1st Class Cynthia Cordero the 2019 Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year at an award’s luncheon, Oct. 11, held at the Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk.
Cordero was chosen from a group of 18 nominees. The award and the event honors military members from Hampton Roads who have consistently volunteered to help the local community. It was held in conjunction with the United States Navy’s 244th birthday and 2019 Fleet Week Hampton Roads.
“Petty Officer Cordero is a superstar for both the Navy and the Hampton Roads community,” said Cmdr. Brad Bauer, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Forces. “Her passion for improving the lives of children exemplifies the Navy’s involvement in the Hampton Roads community. She is a remarkable Sailor.”
Cordero is a personnel specialist in charge of all pay, gains, transfers and separation transactions for Operational Test and Evaluation Forces in Virginia Beach. She earned the award for her community service and volunteer work adding up to nearly 500 hours with the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and for creating Cyn’s Vision.
At CHKD, she created activities for patients to help them better cope with their conditions. Cordero raised more than $2,000 for her own charity, Cyn’s Vision, to produce coloring/activity books called “Don’t let a disability disable you” to show special needs children that they can achieve any goal they set out to accomplish. She donated more than 200 of these books to families.
“My parents always taught me the importance of giving back, even when you don’t get anything in return because life will reward you in a different way,” she said. “Volunteering has become my way of life and it means everything to me.
The 2019 Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year award is given annually to recognize the military citizen who has made the most significant contribution in the area of community service. Each year, commands based throughout Hampton Roads are asked to nominate individuals (E-6 and below) for this honor. Members of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Committee then select the winner based upon their full active and sustained participation in activities that benefit the community. Nominees volunteer by coaching Little League teams, youth mentoring, fundraising, emergency medical services, and many more community programs.
| Date Taken: | 10.11.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 10.16.2019 09:39 |
| Story ID: | 347808 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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