HQMC Semper Fit seeks applications for 2015 male, female athlete of the year

3 Nov 2015 | Cpl. J. Gage Karwick The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website

Marine Administrative Message 548/15 states Headquarters Marine Corps Semper Fit is accepting nominations for the 2015 male and female athletes of the year.

 

A commanding officer, lieutenant colonel or higher, nominates a Marine for Athlete of the Year and forwards the nomination to the local installation Marine Corps Community Services athletic director for endorsement.  For installations without an athletic director, command may forward nominations directly to HQMC.

The nomination form can be found on the Semper Fit website at www.manpower.usmc.mil/familyprograms, then follow the Semper Fit and Recreation, Marine sports/aquatics link.

A head and shoulder photograph must accompany all applications.  High resolution electronic photographs are acceptable.

Qualifiers are Marines who have excelled in intramural, varsity, all-Marine, national and international competitions. Competitions must comply with amateur regulations within nationally recognized governing bodies or affiliated organizations within the United States Olympic Committee.  Professional sports participation will not to be considered.

All submissions are due to HQMC no later than Nov. 30, 2015.  The selection of Male and Female 2015 Athletes of the Year will be announced Dec. 1, 2015.  Athletes will be recognized at the Commandant’s Combined Awards Ceremony held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on a date to be determined.

For more information see the MARADMIN.