Honors

Dr. Sean T. Cortopassi is a distinguished professional whose achievements exemplify a lifelong commitment to servant leadership. Holding a Doctor of Theology degree earned with distinction, he has demonstrated faithful stewardship of his God-given talents and calling throughout over 15 years of federal service. During this time, he has been blessed with opportunities to lead and serve others, earning recognition for his dedication and exceptional contributions.

In federal service, Dr. Cortopassi’s leadership has been honored with the 15-Year Career Service Award and a Letter of Commendation from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily Housing Programs, acknowledging his outstanding performance as Division Director. His impactful initiatives also earned him a nomination for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal. Further, the Deputy Administrator of TSA recognized his exemplary work with a Challenge Coin, celebrating his contributions to the Administrator’s Action Group.

Sean’s military and public service honors reflect his commitment to the nation: Two Coast Guard Unit Commendations (CGUC), the Auxiliary Member Service Award (AMSA), and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) are testaments to his dedicated service. Sean was inducted into several honor societies: Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), Eta Sigma Phi (ΗΣΦ), and the Order of the Sword and Shield (ΟΣΣ).

These honors show Dr. Cortopassi’s commitment to service, academic scholarship, and community involvement.

Honors & Awards

Issuer

Date

Description

15-Year Federal Career Service Award

Office of Personnel Management

September 2024

For 15 years of dedicated service to the Executive Branch of the US Government

HUD Letter of Commendation

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Multifamily Housing Programs

June 2023

For outstanding performance as a division director and nearly seven years of service within the Program Systems Management Office

Distinction Honors Graduate

Andersonville Theological Seminary

January 2021

For outstanding academic achievement (3.9 GPA) for doctoral program

Coast Guard Unit Commendation

Commandant of the US Coast Guard

June 2019

Recognition for exceptional unit service

Military Honor Cords

Western Governors University

March 2019

Awarded Military Honor Cords during the WGU Graduate Student Commencement

Member Service Award

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

January 2019

Recognized for dedicating five years of service to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Nominee

Partnership for Public Service

February 2018

For serving as HUD's Senior IT Program Manager during the launch of CNA e-Tool, a groundbreaking IT initiative

Challenge Coin for service to the Administrator's Action Group

Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration

August 2016

Challenge Coin for exceptional service during an eight-month joint assignment in TSA's Front Office

Honor Society Professional Membership

Order of the Sword and Shield security and intelligence honor society

November 2015

Inducted into the professional honor society (ΟΣΣ)

Honorary Global Advisor

American Academy of Project Management

December 2014

Honorary global advisor for a standards-based certification organization

TSA Office of Intelligence & Analysis Team Award

Transportation Security Administration

November 2014

Team Award for supporting the Program Management Division within TSA's Office of Intelligence & Analysis

Five Year Federal Career Service Award

Office of Personnel Management

September 2014

For 5 years of dedicated service to the Executive Branch of the US Government

Coast Guard Unit Commendation

Commandant of the US Coast Guard

June 2014

Recognition for exceptional unit service

CFC Certificate of Appreciation

Combined Federal Campaign National Capital Area

November 2013

Recognition for support of TSA's 2013 Combined Federal Campaign

TSA Certificate of Appreciation

Transportation Security Administration, Office of Training & Workforce Engagement

November 2013

For leadership in the agency's Combined Federal Campaign

TSA Certificate of Appreciation

Transportation Security Administration, Office of Intelligence & Analysis

February 2013

For contributing to a special initiative

SBA Administrator's Certificate of Appreciation

US Small Business Administration

January 2012

For outstanding assistance during the SBA HQ Combined Federal Campaign

SBA Award of Excellence

US Small Business Administration, Office of Management & Administration

January 2011

For managing the Disaster Assistance and Congressional Letters queue

National Defense Service Medal

US Department of Defense

December 2008

For honorable active service during a national emergency

Dean's Scholar Award

The George Washington University

August 2007

Selected by faculty for a fellowship that covered tuition and provided a stipend

The Chancellor’s List Award

Educational Communications

December 2006

Received recognition for academic excellence while a graduate student at Florida State University

Honor Society Membership

Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), the History Honor Society

February 2005

For meeting the GPA requirements in history courses at the University of Florida

Letter of Appreciation

US Senator Bob Graham

August 2004

Appreciation letter for internship at Senator Graham's office

Honor Society Associate Membership

Eta Sigma Phi (ΗΣΦ), the Classical Studies Honor Society

March 2004

For meeting the GPA requirements in classical studies courses at the University of Florida

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

US Representative Tillie Fowler

August 2000

For exceptional community service

Eagle Scout Award

Boy Scouts of America

April 2000

Earned the Eagle Scout Award and was inducted into BSA's Order of the Arrow Honor Society