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    2020 DOD MEDIA AWARD WINNERS


    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Defense Media Merit Awards Navy Marines Coast Guard Army Air Force DoD Media Awards

    Marines Award Categories

    Animation  |  B-roll Video  |  Civilian Writer of the Year  |  Communicator of the Year  |  Digital Art  |  Feature Photo  |  Feature Story  |  Identity Design  |  Information Story  |  Layout and Design  |  Long-form Production Video  |  Military Graphic Designer of the Year  |  Military Photographer of the Year  |  Military Videographer of the Year  |  Military Writer of the Year  |  Multimedia Product  |  News Photo  |  Photo Illustration  |  Photo Series/Picture Story  |  Photojournalism  |  Portrait  |  Short-form Production Video  |  Sports Photography  |  Video Spot  |  Video Story

    Animation

    Space Oddity

    1st Place

    Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

    I MEF Information Group

    How To: Requesting Mast

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Marine Corps Base Camp Butler: Halloween Safety 101

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Isaac Munce

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    B-roll Video

    3rd Marine Division Squad Competition B-Roll

    1st Place

    Sgt. Josue Marquez

    3d Marine Division

    Midnight Sun Broll

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Skylar Harris

    2nd Marine Division

    B-Roll: Task Force Marines, Sailors conduct pistol training at Camp Lejeune

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Andy Martinez

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

    Civilian Writer of the Year

    An overdue homecoming: 77 years later, Marine finds his way home

    An overdue homecoming: 77 years later, Marine finds his way home
    Retired Marine Corps amtracker devotes a lifetime to the assault amphibian community

    Retired Marine Corps amtracker devotes a lifetime to the assault amphibian community
    Marine Corps expedites fielding of Common Aviation Command and Control System

    Marine Corps expedites fielding of Common Aviation Command and Control System
    Marine Corps will start fielding Amphibious Combat Vehicle

    Marine Corps will start fielding Amphibious Combat Vehicle
    PEO Land Systems engineer receives Navy’s top Emergent Engineer award

    PEO Land Systems engineer receives Navy’s top Emergent Engineer award

    1st Place

    Ashley Calingo

    Program Executive Officer Land Systems

    Communicator of the Year

    Communicator of the Year

    Promoting Resiliency: Cpl. Yliana Hernandez
    Charlie Battery conducts direct fire training, PTA
    Spartan Fury 2020 field portraits
    Bang, bang: 1/12 concludes exercise Spartan Fury
    Like father, like son: Hawaii Marine follows father's footsteps

    Like father, like son: Hawaii Marine follows father's footsteps

    1st Place

    Sgt. Luke Kuennen

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Digital Art

    Every Clime And Place

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Sean Potter

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    Don't Be a Puppet to Substance Abuse

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Christopher Madero

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Target!

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Feature Photo

    Faces of MCIPAC: Sgt. Shane Holum

    1st Place

    Cpl. Brennan Beauton

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    MRF-E 21.1 Cold Weather Training

    2nd Place

    Sgt. William Chockey

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    CLB-2 Animal Packing Course

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Rachel Young-Porter

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Feature Story

    Mother’s love inspires USMC enlistment

    Mother’s love inspires USMC enlistment

    1st Place

    Sgt. Shellie Hall

    6th Marine Corps District

    Left Unspoken | A Marine's Quest to Retrace Her Family's Past in Okinawa through Photos

    Left Unspoken | A Marine's Quest to Retrace Her Family's Past in Okinawa through Photos

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Carla O

    AFN Okinawa

    Parris Island Drill Instructors balance marriage; making Marines

    Parris Island Drill Instructors balance marriage; making Marines

    3rd Place

    Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Identity Design

    IWAKUNI VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY

    1st Place

    Cpl. Angelo Sagum

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Pause to Remember

    2nd Place

    Cpl. JVonnta Taylor

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Northern Viper Logo

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Michael Jefferson Estillomo

    3d Marine Division

    Information Story

    How US Naval Hospital Okinawa is finding and stopping the spread of COVID-19 on Okinawa

    How US Naval Hospital Okinawa is finding and stopping the spread of COVID-19 on Okinawa

    1st Place

    Cpl. Hannah Hall

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    Bulk Fuel Company Finds New Ways to Drive the Force Forward

    Bulk Fuel Company Finds New Ways to Drive the Force Forward

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Athletic Trainers are Enablers of Marine Corps Readiness

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Annika Moody

    Defense Media Activity - Marines

    Layout and Design

    USMCR Capabilities Tri-Fold FY20

    1st Place

    Cpl. JVonnta Taylor

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Wanted for Marine Reserve Recon

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Water Survival Advanced Infographic

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Christopher Madero

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Long-form Production Video

    Honor the Fallen performed by 1stMarDiv Band

    1st Place

    1st Marine Division

    Military Graphic Designer of the Year

    What I Stand For
    Every Clime And Place
    National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
    Push Harder
    Stay Effective: Wear Your Mask
    First to Fight

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Sean Potter

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Final wave of Marines arrive in Darwin
    Arkansas native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia
    Australian soldier shares rappel skills with Marines
    Florida native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia
    Here comes the boom
    Motor transport Marines conduct field convoy training
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    Fire at Will
    California native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia
    Fire at Will
    Washington native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia

    1st Place

    Cpl. Sarah Marshall

    III MEF Information Group

    Military Videographer of the Year

    Meet our MLG | Lance Cpl Malik Pugh, Digital Wide Band Technician, and Technology Enthusiast
    Cybershot | Broll
    Light Footprint Logistics | U.S. Marines with CLR-37 test logistics capabilities
    MGySgt Gerardo Acevedo Award 2020 | Staff Sergeant Thao, 3rd MLG

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    Military Writer of the Year

    Marine Promoted to Master Sgt. By His Recruiter and Senior Drill Instructor

    Marine Promoted to Master Sgt. By His Recruiter and Senior Drill Instructor
    Gold Star Family continues call to service

    Gold Star Family continues call to service

    Making a Riflemen
    Philly Firefighter Brothers Blaze A Trail Through Recruit Training

    Philly Firefighter Brothers Blaze A Trail Through Recruit Training

    Passing The Torch Virtually, Father and Son Celebrate Graduation Despite COVID-19.

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Multimedia Product

    Don’t Resist, Reenlist! Sgt. Chac Explains Career Opportunities

    1st Place

    Sgt. Scarlet Sharp

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    2nd Place

    Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

    I MEF Information Group

    History of III MEF

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Francesca Landis

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    News Photo

    Remains of Marines, Sailor with 15th MEU transferred to Dover AFB

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    MV-22B Osprey Delivers Payload to USS Henry M. Jackson

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Matthew Kirk

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Returning Marines are Screened for COVID-19

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Photo Illustration

    Pride 2020

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Rebecca Floto

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Marines: One Team, One Fight

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Sean Potter

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    Warrior

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Ezekieljay Correa

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Photo Series/Picture Story

    2d LAR, 3/3 Conducts BDOC During SLTE 1-21
    2/1 Conducts BDOC During SLTE 1-21
    2/1 Conducts MWX During SLTE 1-21
    2/1 Conducts BDOC During SLTE 1-21
    Reconnaissance Marines fire long range precision rifles
    MAGTF Elements Support RAAC During SLTE 1-21
    3/3 Conducts Range 220A MOUT During SLTE 1-21
    HMH-462 and CLB-8 Conduct HST in Preparation for RAAC During SLTE 1-21
    3/3 Conducts Range 220A MOUT During SLTE 1-21
    CAAT Conducts BDOC During SLTE 1-21
    2/11 Conducts Night Live Fire Range During SLTE 1-21

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano

    3d Marine Division

    Live Fire and Maneuver
    Mapping it Out
    Live Fire and Maneuver
    1st Battalion, 24th Marines, Buddy Rushes
    1st Battalion, 24th Marines, Tables 5-6
    1st Battalion, 24th Marines, Shoot Your Shot
    Frag Out
    Why Are You Trippin’
    Why Are You Trippin’

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1
    2nd Marine Logistics Group Food Service Marines Prepare Food During MEFEX 21.1

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Photojournalism

    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire

    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
    Combat Center Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Shane Beaubien

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    Opening Day of Golf-36

    Opening Day of Golf-36
    Camp Lejeune Expands their Range of Skills
    Opening Day of Golf-36
    Opening Day of Golf-36
    Camp Lejeune Expands their Range of Skills
    Opening Day of Golf-36

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

    2nd Marine Division

    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise
    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise
    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise
    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise
    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise
    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise

    MCAS Futenma Agile Combat Employment exercise

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Karis Mattingly

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Portrait

    1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducts live-fire maneuver drills in Okinawa

    1st Place

    Sgt. Josue Marquez

    3d Marine Division

    Scout’s Honor, Courage, and Commitment

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

    2nd Marine Division

    Marine Awarded for Innovation

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Short-form Production Video

    Kings of Battle

    1st Place

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    The story of Lance Cpl Jacob Hug and Cpl Sara Medina

    2nd Place

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    If there's a Chance

    3rd Place

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Sports Photography

    Fight Club

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    MMA visits Camp Foster

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Christopher Madero

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Hitting the Slopes

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Patrick King

    2nd Marine Division

    Video Spot

    COVID-19 Habits

    1st Place

    Cpl. Stephanie CoronaMorales

    Marine Corps Installations East

    Amphibious by Nature

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Daniel Johnson

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    3rd Marine Division recognizes Women's History Month

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Josue Marquez

    3d Marine Division

    Video Story

    Meet our MLG | Lance Cpl Malik Pugh, Digital Wide Band Technician, and Technology Enthusiast

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    Continuando la legacía, Continuing the Legacy

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Yamil Casarreal

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Task Force Medical | Heroes Helping Heroes

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii