R 111845Z DEC 23
MARADMIN 623/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY23 CMC CAREER PLANNER OF THE YEAR AWARD BOARD RESULTS//
REF A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MM/DTG: 131000Z OCT 23//
AMPN/REF A IS MARADMIN 522/23, FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAREER PLANNER OF THE YEAR AWARD.//
POC/B. P. LODGE/MGYSGT/MMEA-1/TEL: 703-432-9125/EMAIL: BRYANT.LODGE@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the results of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Career Planner of the Year Board.
2.  Background.  Per the reference, the FY23 Career Planner of the Year board was established to recognize outstanding performance within the active duty career planner force. The selection board convened on 16 November 2023 to consider nominations from across the Service. All nominees had exemplary records indicating noteworthy leadership and ability. Competition was exceptionally keen.
3.  The results of the board are as follows:
FY23 Career Planner of the Year:
SSgt Craig E. Larkin
Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing
FY23 Career Planner of the Year Runner-up:
GySgt Samantha J. Still
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
4.  Congratulations to those selected and all who were nominated. Your work is absolutely crucial for the overall retention effort; the Corps depends on you and other leaders to ensure the best and brightest stay within its ranks.
5.  Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.//