R 281554Z APR 25
MARADMIN 204/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC/ CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE OFFICE LIZ BLANC AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN
PREVENTION AWARD WINNERS//
POC/J. SMITH/GS-12/MFC/-/TEL:703-432-9198/EMAIL:
JASON.SMITH@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the Marine Corps
recipients of the 2025 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response
Coordinator (SARC) of the Year, the Liz Blanc Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) of the Year, and
the Promoting Excellence in Prevention awards.  These prestigious
awards recognize outstanding individuals for their exceptional
contributions to the SAPR Program and Integrated Primary Prevention,
specifically in the roles of SARC, SAPR VA, and Prevention
Specialist.  The following individuals exemplify the highest
standards of professionalism, commitment, and innovation in their
efforts to prevent sexual assault and other harmful behaviors.  They
provide unparalleled service, while advancing the mission of the
SAPR Program and Integrated Primary Prevention to military
personnel and civilians.
2.  Background.  Each year, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Office honors military and civilian
personnel who have demonstrated exemplary service in the prevention
of sexual assault, the support of victims, and the advancement of
organizational readiness in alignment with DoD priorities.  These
awards are named in honor of Liz Blanc, a dedicated SAPR
professional who was instrumental in advancing sexual assault
prevention and response initiatives across the military.  The
recipients are selected based on their innovative contributions,
sustained excellence, and the measurable impact of their efforts on
their commands and the broader military community.
3.  Congratulations to Ms. Jaimie Perdue, Supervisory Sexual Assault
Response Coordinator, Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR), Headquarters
Marine Corps (HQMC), on selection as the Marine Corps 2025 Liz Blanc
Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. Her selection
highlights her outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing
the SAPR mission.  Ms. Perdue has played a pivotal role in
strengthening the SAPR program within WWR, HQMC.  She demonstrated
unmatched dedication to enhancing victim response and prevention
strategies.  She led the planning and execution of Sexual Assault
Awareness and Prevention Month events across the Regiment, training
over 300 participants and hosting more than 400 attendees, fostering
a culture of awareness.  Her leadership was instrumental in
finalizing and implementing comprehensive Standard Operating
Procedures across two battalions and eight detachments, ensuring
policy compliance and operational excellence.  Her dedication,
strategic vision, and tireless advocacy have significantly enhanced
the effectiveness of the SAPR program within the Marine Corps.
Ms. Perdue’s leadership exemplifies the highest standards of
excellence in supporting Service Members and civilians.
Ms. Perdue’s contributions serve as a testament to the Marine Corps
commitment to fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and
support. 
4.  Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Natalie A.
Nuckolls, United States Navy, 2d Dental Battalion, Combat Logistics
Battalion 8, on her selection as the Marine Corps 2025 Liz Blanc
Exceptional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate.
LCDR Nuckolls significantly advanced the SAPR program through her
extraordinary leadership, innovation, and dedication to victim
advocacy.  Over the past year, she facilitated more than 800 hours
of SAPR training, achieving a remarkable 100 percent training
completion rate for 433 Marines and Sailors.  Her introduction of a
Quick Response (QR) code for SAPR resources, which has been widely
adopted across multiple units, exemplifies her forward-thinking
approach to resource accessibility and efficiency.  LCDR Nuckolls’
seamless integration of SAPR services during two deployments with
Combat Logistics Battalion 8 and 15 augmenting units further
underscores her exceptional ability to provide consistent,
high-quality support in dynamic and challenging environments.
Her achievements have strengthened the SAPR program and raised the
bar for victim advocacy within the Marine Corps.
5.  Congratulations to Ms. Guadalupe Romero-Wanstreet, Embedded
Preventive Behavioral Health Specialist for Marine Aircraft
Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on selection as the Marine Corps
2025 Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award Winner. This selection
highlights her outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and
commitment to promoting excellence in prevention.
Ms. Romero-Wanstreet’s visionary approach has profoundly impacted
the Marine Corps community. Among her accomplishments, she
established an annual symposium designed to enhance the retention,
integration, and professional development of Marines, ensuring they
receive the mentorship, resources, and support necessary for
success.  Under her leadership, the symposium has grown
exponentially each year, bringing together several hundred Marines
to engage in meaningful conversations about leadership, professional
development, and the importance of collaboration.  Her legacy of
advocacy and innovation continues to shape the future of prevention
efforts within the Marine Corps.
6.  The Marine Corps commends all nominees and recipients for their
outstanding service, innovation, and dedicated efforts to support
victims of sexual assault and sustaining a comprehensive and
effective approach to prevention and response.  Their contributions
reflect great credit upon themselves, their commands, and the United
States Marine Corps.
7.  Recognition Event.  The 2025 award recipients will be honored in
May 2025 at a ceremony in the National Capital Region, celebrating
their extraordinary achievements and invaluable contributions to
sexual assault prevention and response.  
8.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 30 June 2026.
9. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte,
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//