R 071800Z MAR 22
MARADMIN 100/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MARINE CORPS OUTREACH PROGRAM AWARDS//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. QUINONES/SSGT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: ANTHONY.QUINONES@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Periodically throughout the year, the Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Branch of Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) convene boards to select award recipients for numerous Department of Defense (DoD) and affinity group awards programs.  These regional and national awards programs provide commanders with additional means of recognizing Marines, Sailors, and civilians for their superior performance.
2.  All Marines, Sailors, and civilian employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or religion are eligible for nomination.  Commanders at the battalion/squadron level or above may nominate individuals by completing a nomination package and submitting it to MPE via the organizational mailbox MPE_Outreach@usmc.mil.  A sample nomination package can be found on the MPE website at www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/MPE_OA.  The picture required as part of the package will not be part of the awardee selection process.  The photo may be used by the awarding organization in award ceremony publications or displays.  Photo submissions should be a high-resolution, command-style photo in the Service “A” uniform.
3.  The following calendar year 2022 outreach awards nominations are due to MPE via the points of contact by 1 April 2022.  For more information on specific award criteria, please visit the website for each award listed.
3.a.  The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) hosts the Military Meritorious Service Award (civilian/military).  The SAIGE Meritorious Service Award honors military members, Department of Defense civilian employees and military veterans in government service, who have supported the DoD or their agency’s mission, whose attributes best epitomize the qualities and core values of their respective military service or DoD Component and promoted a positive image of Native Americans in uniform (saige.org/warriors-society).
3.b.  The Federal Training Institute of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) (military).  This award recognizes service members for dedication and service to country and community (lulac.org/fti).
3.c.  The National Blacks In Government (BIG) host the Meritorious Service Award (civilian/military).  BIG honors military members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees who have supported the DoD mission, overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomize the qualities and core values of their respective Military Service (bignet.org/images/stories/2022/BIGNET%20Docs/2022MMSA_Info.pdf).
3.d.  Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA) Award (military).  Four total recipients (one field grade officer, one company grade officer, one staff noncommissioned officer, and one junior Marine) will be awarded from the pool of nominees to be recognized for exceptional leadership in furthering the mission and vision of SSLA within the uniformed services (sealeader.org/ssla-awards).
3.e.  The National Image host the Meritorious Service Award (civilian/military).  The Military and Civilian Meritorious Service Awards honor military and civilians, who have supported their component mission, overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomize the qualities and core values of their respective component (national-image.org).
3.f.  LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award (military).  This award honors military members and DoD employees for their leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to building a strong community (nls.latinastyle.com).
3.g.  Women of Color Outstanding Achievement Awards are given to two recipients.  The Technology All-Star and Rising Star.  The Technology All-Stars are accomplished women of color from mid-level to advanced stages of their careers (with 15 or more years in the workforce) that have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.  The Technology Rising Stars are young (14 years or fewer in the workforce) women who are helping to shape technology for the future (intouch.ccgmag.com/page/awards).
3.h.  The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs “Grateful Nation” Award (military).  The Grateful Nation Award is presented annually to six young heroes (one from each service) recognized for having distinguished themselves through superior conduct in the War on Terrorism.  The honorees come from the enlisted, noncommissioned officer and junior officer ranks (jinsa.org/jinsa_event/jinsa-grateful-nation-award).
4.  Affinity groups are non-federal entities and are not endorsed by the Marine Corps.
5.  All communication regarding award criteria, award submissions, or the Marine Corps Outreach Program should be directed to the organizational mailbox, MPE_Outreach@usmc.mil.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7.  Release authorized by BGen A. T. Williamson, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//