R 161731Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 491/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL 
SERVICES OFFICERS LEADERSHIP AWARDS//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD 1020.05/YMD:20230920//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/TM 2030/NOV2021//
REF/C/DEI STRAT PLAN 2021//
NARR/REF A IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.05, DOD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS TALENT MANAGEMENT 2030. REF C IS THE 
2021 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIC PLAN//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/S. A. HOGUE/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-432-9289/DSN 378/
EMAIL: SAMUEL.HOGUE@USMC.MIL//
POC/T. V. GOZZI/1STLT/CMC (MPE)/TEL:  COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL:  TRAI.GOZZI@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN aims to solicit nominations for 
the 2024 Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Leadership 
Awards, presented by ANSO during the 2024 ANSO Western Region 
Symposium.
2.  The ANSO Leadership Awards recognize the achievements of sea 
service members (including students in the United States (U.S.) 
Service Academies) and Civilian Marines who embody high 
professional standards and uphold the ANSO core values of 
leadership, excellence, and dedication in their commands and local 
communities.  ANSO is a non-federal entity wholly independent of 
the Marine Corps.
3.  ANSO Leadership Awards Information.  The ANSO Leadership Awards 
are a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and equality.  
They are open to all Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines, 
regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual 
orientation.  The ANSO Leadership Awards website contains 
additional information about the awards: https:(slash)(slash) 
www.ansomil.org/anso-honors-and-awards/.
3.a.  The “El Buen Timonel”/”Good Helmsman” Award for Outstanding 
Leadership.  This award is presented to junior enlisted Marines or 
Sailors (E-3 to E-6) and current cadets and midshipmen enrolled at 
U.S. Service Academies.  The award recognizes the leadership 
demonstrated by the individual as a “Good Helmsman” or 
“Buen Timonel” by displaying high professional standards in their 
line of service, maintaining personal toughness and readiness, and 
generous mentorship to all ranks, as well as our youth.
3.b.  The “La Cresta De La Ola”/”The Crest of the Wave” Award for 
Persistent Commitment to Excellence.  This award is presented to 
active duty and reserve junior officers (O-1 to O-4) and Civilian 
Marines (GS-5 to GS-12).  The award recognizes the continuous 
commitment to personal and professional excellence, embody command 
readiness, and actively involved in ANSO’s mission.  Nominees for 
this award are change agents ready to incorporate process 
improvement initiatives to increase the lethality of our force.
3.c.  The “Pensar Mas Alla”/”Thinking Outside the Box” Award for 
Innovation in the Art of War.  This award is presented to active 
duty and reserve Marines or Sailors who display a spirit of 
innovation reflected in better thinking inside (leveraging given 
resources) and outside (recognizing better ways to implement 
resources and modify) the box.  The award celebrates the innovating 
drive common in the Hispanic American mindset and closely connected 
to the American spirit.
3.d.  The “Primera Clase”/”First Rate” Award for Excellence in 
Operational Competence.  This award is presented to active duty and 
reserve service members who display problem solving abilities and 
represent our core values, exemplifying strong operational planning 
and problem solving skills in the execution of respective duties.  
The term “First Rate” denotes excellence and was attributed to the 
ships with the most capabilities and outstanding performance during 
maritime battles.
4.  ANSO Leadership Awards Nominations
4.a.  Awards nominations must be received no later than 0800 (EST), 
28 October 2024.
4.a.1.  Nominations must be submitted to ANSO at the ANSO 
Leadership Awards website: 
https:(slash)(slash) www.ansomil.org/anso-honors-and-awards/.  
4.b.  Awardee Criteria.  Nominations must include a summary of 
action from the nominee’s commanding officer or equivalent 
detailing the nominee's achievements.  An award citation of 18 
lines or less in landscape orientation will be submitted in the 
nomination package.  Both the summary of action and citation must 
be Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.  Submissions 
must include an updated command photo and professional biography 
that will be submitted to the ANSO awards selection committee.
4.c.  The Culture and Inclusion Branch (MPE) will announce the 
award selectees via MARADMIN and will coordinate with each selectee 
for attendance at the symposium.  Selected awardees will be funded 
by MPE to receive their award at the 2024 ANSO Western Region 
Symposium.  The symposium occurs from 2–6 December 2024 at Marine 
Corps Air Station Miramar.
5.  This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Total Force.
6.  Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly, 
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve 
Affairs.//