R 131245Z OCT 23
MARADMIN 525/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR THE MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION AWARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023//
REF/A/DOC/DC I/09JAN20//
REF/B/DOC/DC I/14 SEP 23//
REF/C/DOC/DC I/14 SEP 23//
REF/D/DOC/DC I/14 SEP 23//
REF/E/DOC/DC I/14 SEP 23//
AMPN/REF A IS DCIO 1650.2 THE MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION ANNUAL INFORMATION AWARDS. REF B IS THE AWARDS CATEGORIES AND PERFORMANCE AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA DOCUMENT. REF C IS THE CURRENT NOMINATION LIMITS BY COMMAND. REF D IS THE INDIVIDUAL NOMINATION PACKAGE FORMAT TEMPLATE. REF E IS THE UNIT/ORGANIZATION NOMINATION PACKAGE FORMAT TEMPLATE.//
POC/ADAM L. GUSME/MAJ/DC I STAFF SECRETARY/EMAIL: ADAM.GUSME@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-693- 8697//
POC/MILO SHANK/CIV/DC I SECRETARIAT/EMAIL: MILO.SHANK1@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-692-4701//
POC/JORGE RIOS/MSGT/DC I ADMIN CHIEF/EMAIL: JORGE.RIOS@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-693-8693//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN solicits awards nominations throughout the Marine Corps Information Environment Enterprise (MCIEE) community for CY 2023, and announces the convening of the Deputy Commandant for Information awards selection board. The Marine Corps Association (MCA) Information Awards are administered by the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) and consist of 23 individual awards, three unit/organization awards, and one individual or team award for the information communities comprised of Intelligence, C4, Cyber, Psychological Operations, Space, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Strategic Communication and Operations, and Civil Affairs. The DC I will convene a board of senior field grade officers, senior enlisted Marines, and civilian Marines to review nominations and select award winners.
2. Nomination packages must be submitted to the DC I Front Office NLT 12 January 2024. Reference (a) is currently undergoing revision, and the information provided in this MARADMIN supersedes the Order. Performance and eligibility criteria, updated nomination limits by Commands, and Nomination Package Format templates can be found at the following link which are listed as references (b) through (e) of this MARADMIN: https:(slash)(slash)www.information.marines.mil/mca-awards/. Commands listed in reference (c) will accept nomination packages from their subordinate commands and conduct a board to select and forward the best qualified packages based on the quantities outlined for each award category. Each nomination package will be endorsed by the Commander of the MARFOR as listed in reference (c). All units not listed in reference (c) may submit nominations directly to DC I via the first General Officer in their administrative chain of command.
3. The Information Award categories are listed below, the Performance and Eligibility Criteria can be found in reference (b).
3.a. The James Hamilton Information Technology Management Civilian Marine of the Year Award.
3.b. The Private First Class Herbert A. Littleton Enlisted Communications Awards
3.c. The Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brian “Joe” Graniero Restricted Officer Communications Award
3.d. The General (Gen) Alfred M. Gray Award.
3.e. The Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award.
3.f. The John J. Guenther Intelligence Civilian of the Year Award.
3.g. The Lance Corporal James E. Swain Intelligence Enlisted Marine of the Year Award.
3.h. The Master Sergeant Charles C. Arndt Intelligence Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year Award.
3.i. The Master Gunnery Sergeant Samuel C. Plott Intelligence Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year Award.
3.j. The LtCol Michael D. Kuszewski Intelligence Officer of the Year Award.
3.k. The Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart Intelligence Unit of the Year Award.
3.l. The Information Civilian of the Year Award.
3.m. Cyberspace Warfare Enlisted Marine of the Year.
3.n. Cyberspace Warfare NCO of the Year.
3.o. Cyberspace Warfare SNCO of the Year.
3.p. Cyberspace Restricted Officer of the Year.
3.q. Cyberspace Warfare Officer of the Year.
3.r. Maritime Space Officer of the Year.
3.s. Influence NCO of the Year.
3.t. Influence SNCO of the Year.
3.u. Influence Officer of the Year.
3.v. The MCIEE Technical Leadership Award.
3.w. The MCIEE Innovation Award.
3.x. The Information Unit of the Year Award.
4. Eligibility Period and Status.
4.a. The period of service eligible for consideration of these awards is 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2023 (CY 2023).
4.b. Marine Corps nominees must have been serving on active duty in the FMF, SE, or Marine Corps Reserve during the calendar year specified. Activated Reservists from the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Active Reserve (AR), or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) are eligible for these awards based upon any active duty service occurring throughout the calendar year specified.
4.c. Previous individual award recipients are ineligible for consideration of the same award.
5. Nomination Package Requirements and templates can be found on the link mentioned in paragraph 2.
5.a. Summary of Performance (SoP) write-ups will be no more than two pages and must include a one page biography. Classified SoPs will be accepted up to the Secret level. In the case of a classified SoP, all other requirements will still be submitted as prescribed in this MARADMIN via unclassified channels. Classified SoPs can be emailed to adam.gusme@usmc.smil.mil, milo.shank@usmc.smil.mil, or Jorge.rios@usmc.smil.mil.
5.b. A command-style official photograph is required for submissions in order for the winners to be mentioned in the MCA awards dinner program. High resolution .jpg pictures are requested to be submitted with the submission to DC I per reference (d).
5.c. For civilian award nominees, letters of recommendation will also be submitted as part of the nomination package.
5.d. Unit awards must include a recommendation from the supported unit/organization commander(s).
5.e. Unit award nominations should originate at the next higher echelon of command above the unit recommended for the award. Under no circumstances should units submit nominations via multiple chains of command.
6. Submitting Nomination Packages.
6.a. DC I will process the nomination packages. Packages must be submitted by email. Packages submitted by email must be sent to the “HQMC_DCI_AWARDS” organizational mailbox (HQMC_DCI_Awards@usmc.mil). The email subject line and submission file name should read: "CY23_(Award Category)_ICO (Rank/Name)".
6.b. Electronically submitted nomination packages must be in the “pdf” format to include the .jpg command style photo.
7. Notification. Award winners will be notified via MARADMIN NLT early March 2024.
8. Presentation. The Information Awards will be presented during the MCA Information Awards Dinner during CY24. The exact date and coordinating instructions will be announced at a later date to the award winners.
9. Additional information, including access to the references can be found at: https:(slash)(slash)www.information.marines.mil/mca-awards/.
10. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. Ensure widest dissemination of this MARADMIN. Please direct all questions to the POCs identified in this MARADMIN.
11. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Matthew G. Glavy, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//