192245Z JAN 17
MARADMIN 037/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//
SUBJ/2016 SECNAV INNOVATION AWARDS EXTENSION//
REF/A/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/251854Z MAY 16//
POC/J. ARMELLINO/COL/HQMC MCWL/TEL:  (703)432-0499//
NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 037/16 ANNOUNCING 2016 INNOVATION AWARDS FOR 2016.
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The reference announced SECNAVs plan to recognize talented and innovative Sailors, Marines, Civilians or teams who have made significant achievements in one of the following areas:
  Innovation leadership
  Innovation catalyst
  Data analytics
  Technology development
  Automated process development
  Innovation scholar
  Enlisted innovator
  Outside the box
2.  Commands have been granted an extension to submit award nominations.  Please send submissions to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab G-3 before 31 January 2017.  Point of contact is Maj Zinni, anthony.zinni(at)usmc.mil (703) 784-4542.  Innovation winners will be announced in March 2017.
3.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.//