R 021747Z JUN 20
MARADMIN 328/20
MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/2019 VISUAL INFORMATION AND EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION (VIEC)
AWARD WINNERS//
REF/A/MARADMIN 035/20//
NARR/REF A IS THE VIEC AWARDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS//
POC//VOUGHT/JM/MSGT/BRANCH CHIEF/FDR/CD/TEL:(703)614-1494/EMAIL: JEREMY.VOUGHT@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Congratulations to the following Marines and commands on selection as the recipients of the 2019 Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC) Awards. Your leadership and proficiency has greatly supported the objectives of the Marine Corps and your individual commanders. You are the embodiment of a COMMSTRAT Marine and you have impacted future generations of Marines and strategic missions worldwide.
2. Award Recipients:
Cat. A. COMMSTRAT of the Year Awards
(1) COMMSTRAT Marine of the Year:
Sgt Brittney E. Vella, MCAS Beaufort
(2) COMMSTRAT SNCO of the Year:
SSgt Royce H. Dorman, I MEF
(3) COMMSTRAT Visual Information Officer of the Year:
CWO3 Michael K. Kropiewnicki, MCB Hawaii
(4) COMMSTRAT Officer of the Year:
Capt Morgan M. Frazer, 3rd MAW
(5) COMMSTRAT Unit of the Year:
MCRD Parris Island
(6) Marine Corps Videographer of the Year:
Sgt Antonio R. Campbell, 1st MarDiv
*Also selected as 2019 DoD Videographer of the Year
(7) Marine Corps Photographer of the Year:
Cpl Jennessa E. Davey, MCAGCC
(8) Marine Corps Communicator of the Year:
LCpl Ryan W. Hageali, MCRD PI
(9) Marine Corps Writer of the Year:
LCpl Ryan W. Hageali, MCRD PI
Cat. B. Graphic Design
(1) Digital Art:
1st: Sgt Marimar M. Morales, MARFORSOUTH
(2) Identity Design:
1st: LCpl Armando M. Elizalde, 3rd MLG
2nd: LCpl Kindo Go, MCIPAC
(3) Layout and Design:
1st: Cpl Christopher A. Madero, MCIPAC
2nd: Cpl J'Vonnta M. Taylor, MCAS Iwakuni
(4) Animation:
1st: Sgt Cristian L. Bestul, MCAS Iwakuni
2nd: Cpl Peter G. Fillo, II MIG
(5) Photo Illustration:
1st: Sgt Teagan E. Fredericks, 1st MARDIV
2nd: Cpl J'Vonnta M. Taylor, MCAS Iwakuni
Cat. C. Photo
(1) Photo Series:
1st: Cpl Dalton S. Swanbeck, 11th MEU
2nd: Cpl William J. Chockey III, MCAGCC
(2) News Photo:
1st: Cpl Ashley M. McLaughlin, MARFOREUR
2nd: Cpl Niles A. Lee, MARFORRES
(3) Feature Photo:
1st: Sgt Adam R. Dublinske, 11th MEU
2nd: Cpl Christian Castro, 1st MAW
(4) Portrait:
1st: Sgt David Delgadillo, II MIG
2nd: Cpl Rhita A. Daniel, 1st MarDiv
(5) Sports Photography:
1st: Cpl Stephen T. Campbell, MCAS Iwakuni
2nd: LCpl Colton J. Brownlee, MCAGCC
Cat. D. Print
(1) Information Story:
1st: LCpl Melissa I. Ugalde, MCIWEST
2nd: Cpl Daniel P. O'Sullivan, MCRD PI
(2) Feature Story:
1st: Capt James F. Stenger, 11th MEU
2nd: GySgt Scott M. Schmidt, III MIG
(3) Communication Plan (unit award):
1st: III MEF
2nd: 3rd MAW
(4) Photojournalism:
1st: LCpl Dylan M. Walters, MCRD PI
2nd: Sgt Andy O. Martinez, MARFORRES
Cat. E. Video
(1) Short-Form Production Video (unit award):
1st: HQMC
2nd: MCRD PI
(2) Long-Form Production Video (unit award):
1st: 11th MEU
2nd: MCAGCC
(3) B-Roll Videography:
1st: Sgt Antonio R. Campbell, 1st MarDiv
2nd: Sgt Devin J. Andrews, MARFOREUR
(4) Multimedia Product:
1st: Cpl Mark A. Lowe II, 3rd MAW
2nd: LCpl Francesca I. Landis, III MEF
(5) Video Story:
1st: Sgt Annika C. Moody, DMA
2nd: Cpl Daniel A. Lobo, MCRD PI
(5) Video Spot:
1st: LCpl Shane T. Beaubien, MCAGCC
2nd: LCpl Leslie S. Alcaraz, MARFORRES
3. Commanders are highly encouraged to present impact awards to those Marines identified in para. 2. Cat. A above.
4. Award winners will be recognized by awards mail outs. All winners should send official mailing address and hometown for news release to MARADMIN POC by 10 June 2020.
5. Winner's submitted packages/content canbe viewed at: https:(slash)(slash)www.dvidshub.net/awards/dma/2019?branch=marines.
6. The annual COMMSTRAT Training and Leadership Development Summit and awards presentation has been cancelled for 2020.
7. Release authorized by Colonel K. Frushour, Director, Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps.//