R 291716Z MAR 22
MARADMIN 151/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC AVN WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/MARINE CORPS AVIATION AWARDS 2022 AWARD WINNERS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1650.29H/YMD: 20100922//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO P1020.34G/YMD: 20030331//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1650.29H ON AVIATION AWARDS. REF B IS MCO P1020.34G WITH CHG 1-5 ON MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS.//
GENTEXT REMARKS/1.  Congratulations to the following Marines and squadrons on selection as the recipients of the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Awards for the following categories. Each category was highly competitive, indicating exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment for all nominees.  Award winners will be recognized at the 50th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium in San Diego, CA, from 17-19 May 2022.
2.  2022 Marine Corps Aviation Award Winners:
2.a.  Alfred A. Cunningham Award (Aviator of the Year):  Capt Joshua P. Waldron, VMFA-312, MAG-31, 2D MAW
2.b.  Robert Guy Robinson Award (NFO of the Year):  Capt Luke A. Stephenson, VMFA(AW)-533, MAG-31, 2D MAW
2.c.  Earle Hattaway Award (Aviation Ground Officer of the Year):  Maj Sophia E. Funderburk, MWSS-373, MAG-11, 3D MAW
2.d.  Robert F. Gibson Award (Air Command and Control Officer of the Year):  Maj Scott W. Caton, MASS-2, MACG-18, 1ST MAW 
2.e.  Silver Hawk Award (Earliest Naval Aviation Designation Date):  Lieutenant General Steven R. Rudder, Commanding General MARFORPAC 
2.f.  Frank E. Petersen Jr. Award (Flight Student of the Year):  1stLt Jordan M. Anderson, HT-28, MATSG-21, TECOM
2.g.  Danny L. Radish Award (Enlisted Aircrewman of the Year):  Sgt Harrison D. Leneave, VMM-261, MAG-26, 2D MAW
2.h.  Willie D. Sproule Award (Maintenance Marine of the Year):  Sgt Alejandro J. Vergeslopez, MALS-24(-), MAG-24, 1ST MAW
2.i.  Kenneth W. Southcomb Award (Aviation Supply Marine of the Year):  GySgt Jesse L. Hubbard, MALS-11, MAG-11, 3D MAW
2.j.  Paul G. Vess Award (Avionics Marine of the Year):  GySgt Robert Y. Lee, VMM-364, MAG-39, 3D MAW
2.k.  Gaines B. Gilbert Award (Aviation Ordnance Marine of the Year):  SSgt Dustin J. Cheuvront, VMFA(AW)-533, MAG-31, 2D MAW
2.l.  Kenneth A. Innis Award (Command and Control Marine of the Year):  MSgt Kevin W. Haunschild, MACG-28 DET., 24 MEU
2.m.  Jack W. Demmond Award (Aviation Ground Marine of the Year):  MSgt Dustin J. Bert, MWSS-273, MAG-31, 2D MAW
2.n.  James E. Nicholson Award (NCO Leadership):  Sgt Alisher A. Tanimura, MALS-13, MAG-13, 3D MAW
2.o.  Michael A. Hough Award (Acquisition Excellence):  LtCol James V. Reynolds, PMA-274
2.p.  James Maguire Award (Exceptional Achievement):  Sgt Christian E. Smellie, VMFA-122, MAG-13, 3D MAW
2.q.  Commandants Aviation Trophy (Outstanding Performance of a Marine Aviation Squadron or Battalion):  MACS-2, MACG-28, 2D MAW 
2.r.  Robert M. Hanson Award (Fighter/Attack Squadron of the Year):  VMFA-211, MAG-13, 3D MA
2.s.  Lawson H. M. Sanderson Award (Attack Squadron of the Year):  VMA-223, MAG-14, 2D MAW
2.t.  Henry Wildfang Award (Aerial/Refueler/Transport Squadron of the Year):  VMGR-352, MAG-11, 3D MAW
2.u.  Fred McCorkle Award (Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron of the Year):  VMM-364, MAG-39, 3D MAW
2.v.  Keith B. McCutcheon Award (Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron of the Year):  HMH-465, MAG-16, 3D MAW
2.w.  John P. Giguere Award (Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Year):  HMLA-269, MAG-29, 2D MAW
2.x.  John I. Hudson Award (Marine Unmanned Aircraft Squadron of the Year):  VMU-2, MAG-14, 2D MAW
2.y.  Donald E. Davis Award (Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron of the Year):  MALS-13, MAG-13, 3D MAW
2.z.  James E. Hatch Award (Marine Wing Support Squadron of the Year):  MWSS-373, MAG-11, 3D MAW
2.aa.  Edward S. Fris Award (Air Command/Control Squadron of the Year):  2d LAAD Bn, MACG-28, 2D MAW
2.ab.  Pete Ross Award (Aviation Safety): VMGR-152, MAG-12, 1ST MAW
3.  Travel and lodging details plus a schedule of events for individual award winners and unit recipients will be issued via separate correspondence (SEPCOR).  Individual award winners and unit recipients shall provide the HQMC point of contact below with the following information NLT 15 Apr 2022:  full name and name of guest(s), work/mobile phone numbers (DSN/Comm), and work/personal email addresses.
4.  In accordance with references (b), attire/uniform requirements for Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium functions from 17-19 May 2022 are as follows:
4.a.  Symposium events:  Events will be business casual.
4.b.  Social events:  Events will be business casual.
4.c.  Awards banquet:  Evening dress "B" or SNCO evening dress, blue dress "A" or service "A", in order of precedence.  White trousers are not authorized for the awards presentation and banquet.
5.  Public affairs guidance:
5.a.  Ensure award winners sign a privacy act statement and are briefed that information may be made available to civilian media.
5.b.  Provide fleet hometown news release to Fleet Hometown News Center, San Diego, CA.
6.  Points of contact (POC)
6.a.  POC at HQMC is Major Skogman, John (ACP-52), John.skogman@usmc.mil, Comm(703)693-9875. 
7.  Release authorized by LtGen M. R. Wise, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//