R 101345Z APR 19
MARADMIN 226/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC C4//
SUBJ/CALENDAR YEAR 2018 MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT//
REF/A/MSGID: MARADMIN 689/18 /CMC/101553Z DEC 18//
NARR/REF A SOLICITED NOMINATIONS FOR THE SUBJECT AWARDS.//
POC/THOMAS J. GOODMAN/CAPT/HQMC C4 CS/EMAIL: THOMAS.GOODMAN@USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-8818//
POC/ISIS CULVER/CAPT/HQMC C4 CS/EMAIL: ISIS.CULVER@USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-8815//
POC/ERIC H. LARSEN/MAJ/HQMC C4 CS/EMAIL: ERIC.LARSEN@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-693-3545//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2018 Marine Corps Communications Awards Program (MCCAP).
2.  The MCCAP recognizes distinguished performance of individuals and a unit/organization within the Operating Forces (OPFOR), Supporting Establishment (SE), and Marine Corps Reserve, who have made significant contributions to the Command, Control, Communications, And Computers (C4) community and embody the Marine Corps core values of honor, courage, and commitment.  The below recipients were selected from a highly competitive group of Marine and Civilian Marine nominees.
3.  I am pleased to announce the following 2018 MCCAP selectees:
3.A.  General Alfred M. Gray Trophy for outstanding communications leadership: Captain Sarah D. Ax, 2d Marine Division G-6.  The Gray Trophy honors a Marine Captain for outstanding contributions to the Marine Corps communications mission.
3.B.  James Hamilton Information Technology Management Civilian Marine of the Year Award:  Mr. Benjamin Philhower, Marine Corps Forces Central Command.  The Hamilton Award recognizes a Civilian Marine who performed special acts of noteworthy leadership and technological innovation in the area of information technology management.
3.C.  PFC Herbert A. Littleton Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Trophy for Operational Communications Excellence:  Sergeant Johanna E. Amaya, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command.  This award recognizes outstanding contributions of an NCO performing operational communications duties in support of the Marine Corps operational communications mission.
3.D.  PFC Herbert A. Littleton NCO Trophy for Electronic Maintenance Excellence: Corporal Dakota I. Barton, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command.  This award recognizes outstanding contributions of an NCO performing electronic maintenance duties in support of the Marine Corps operational communications mission.
3.E.  PFC Herbert A. Littleton Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Trophy for Operational Communications Excellence: Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel R. Rodriguezlopez, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command.  This award recognizes outstanding contributions of a SNCO performing operational communications duties in support of the Marine Corps operational communications mission.
3.F.  PFC Herbert A. Littleton SNCO Trophy for Electronic Maintenance Excellence: Gunnery Sergeant Zachary B. Williams, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command.  This award recognizes outstanding contributions of a SNCO performing electronic maintenance duties in support of the Marine Corps operational communications mission.
3.G.  Lieutenant Colonel Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award:  Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command.  This award recognizes the Marine Corps communications or information technology unit that has distinguished itself by making the most outstanding contributions to the Marine Corps C4 field.
4.  The MCCAP selectees will be honored at the Sixteenth Annual Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCAF) C4 Awards Dinner on 16 May 2019 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
4.A.  Dress is civilian informal (coat and tie) for attendees, service alphas for speakers and award winners.  Dinner cost is 65 dollars per person for MCAF members and 107 dollars per person for non-MCAF members.  Active duty Marines may attend at no cost, but must register to receive free entrance to the dinner.  Attendees must make reservations via the Marine Corps Association website at www.mca-marines.org; select programs/events and select register/view schedule of events to register, or contact Sarah Cohen at 703-640-0174 or s.cohen(at)mca-marines.org.  Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) C4 is not involved in the reservation process; however, should anyone encounter any problems, please contact the HQMC C4 POCs above for assistance.
4.B.  HQMC C4 will provide travel and hotel funding for award recipients to attend the ceremony; MCAF will provide travel and hotel funding for one non-DoD relative or friend of each award recipient to attend the ceremony.  HQMC C4 and MCAF will provide travel coordinating instructions via separate correspondence.
5.  I extend my sincere congratulations to these communications professionals and their families who displayed outstanding professionalism and dedication to our Corps.
6.  Release authorized by BGen L. M. Mahlock, Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Department/Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Marine Corps.//