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    2021 DOD MEDIA AWARD WINNERS


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    Army Award Categories

    "Rising Star" Award for Outstanding New Military Videographer  |  Army Communicator of the Year  |  Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year  |  Civilian Photographer of the Year  |  Clark Taylor Civilian Videographer of the Year  |  Commentary Article  |  Feature Article  |  Feature Photograph  |  Feature Video  |  Identity Design  |  James P. Hunter Award for Outstanding New Military Writer  |  John T. Anderson Military Videographer of the Year  |  Layout and Design  |  Manual or Digital Illustration  |  Military Photographer of the Year  |  Moss-Holland Civilian Writer of the Year  |  Multimedia Video  |  News Article  |  News Photo  |  News Video  |  Paul D. Savanuck Military Writer of the Year  |  Training Documentation Photograph  |  Training Documentation Video  |  Unit Public Affairs Representative of the Year

    "Rising Star" Award for Outstanding New Military Videographer

    (B-Roll) 53rd IBCT conducts range operations with AFBiH in Manjača
    Leaving Your Mark: 1st Cavalry Division Soldier Assists Brigade Through Woodwork
    1st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division conducts an Explosive Breach at Camp Ādaži, Latvia
    1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment conducts artillery table XVIII

    1st Place

    Spc. Michael Baumberger

    196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Rifle Forge: Battle Group Poland's capstone combined arms live-fire exercise
    Welcome to Fort Bragg - XVIII Replacement Company
    Fire Truck: U.S. Army vs U.K. vs Romanian Air Force.
    3-1 Assault Helicopter Battalion conducts aerial gunnery exercise in Bulgaria

    2nd Place

    Spc. Jameson Harris

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Dark Rifles, Go Army Beat Navy!
    American and German paratroopers commemorate the 45th anniversary of two fallen paratroopers
    B-Roll Rifle Focus: Battle Group Poland's capstone force-on-force maneuver exercise
    Americans and Germans commemorate the 50th anniversary of a Chinook crash

    3rd Place

    Pfc. Jacob Bradford

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Army Communicator of the Year

    Army Communicator of the Year

    Cadet Demi S. Jones (Feature Story)
    Talisman Sabre 21 Simulated Air Medical Evacuation
    Talisman Sabre 21 (HIMARS)
    Talisman Sabre 21 (Recap)
    Talisman Sabre 21 MIM-104 Patriot Live Fire

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Tyvel Clement

    28th Public Affairs Detachment

    Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year

    Washington Aqueduct Third Shift
    Oyster Ecosystem Restoration
    Colonel Estee Pinchasin
    Deployable District
    SM-1 Decommissioning and Dismantlement Project
    Leading the Way

    1st Place

    Christopher Fincham

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division

    Marsh Lake Restoration Project Display
    Towboat Information Display
    Wear It Social Distance Banner
    Lake Ashtabula - Baldhill Dam 70th Anniversary
    Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage Improvement Project
    Fargo Moorhead Area Diversion Project - Diversion Inlet Structure

    2nd Place

    Wendy Wells

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Mississippi Valley Division

    DEFENDER-Europe 21 life-size pop-up poster
    56th Artillery Command poster
    Stryker tradeshow display board
    USAREUR-AF Modernization Forum
    Alpha CO Anglerfish Day
    U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Warrior and Best Sniper Team Competition

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort

    Training Support Activity Europe

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Army Chaplain Corps Birthday
    Pittsburgh District Change of Command
    Like a tornado through his body: Pittsburgh District employee fights for his life, survives COVID-19
    Park Rangers endure SPEARs and pepper spray to earn ranger badge
    Collateral duty: Pittsburgh divers step up to dive down
    Pittsburgh District serves freedom of movement on Independence Day and every day

    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training
    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training

    1st Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Dulac, La
    Outward Vision
    Man Honored
    Orchestrating Restoration
    Hurricane Ida Recovery
    A Simple Device manages the Eco-scape
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La
    Hurricane Ida Recovery: Ironton, La

    2nd Place

    Brigida Sanchez

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Fort Lee emergency crews respond to house fire on post
    Advanced individual training Soldier sings national anthem
    Army employee reclaims life after alcoholism, suicide attempt
    Fort Lee celebrates AAPI with observance
    Butterfly Release honors fallen, surviving families
    Run for the Fallen goes live after pandemic hiatus
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness
    Student mariners learn to handle smoke, douse flames in darkness

    3rd Place

    Patrick Buffett

    Fort Gregg-Adams

    Clark Taylor Civilian Videographer of the Year

    Military Working Dogs Decontamination Exercise
    Operation Tomodachi Remembrance
    Hardy Barracks Promo
    Forklift Safety

    2nd Place

    Jose Sanchez Alonso

    U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

    Deep Down: The brotherhood of the Pittsburgh dive team
    Helicopter facelift: Pittsburgh District replaces control tower hoist
    East Branch Reopening
    B-Roll: Pittsburgh Independence Day, Lock & Dam Operations

    3rd Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    Commentary Article

    One Spouse’s Experience with Mental Health in the Military

    One Spouse’s Experience with Mental Health in the Military

    1st Place

    Katie Nelson

    U.S. Army Sustainment Command

    Women’s History Month: women serving in the Army deserve our utmost respect

    Women’s History Month: women serving in the Army deserve our utmost respect

    2nd Place

    Cameron Porter

    U.S. Army Sustainment Command

    USARCENT and SCARNG Chief Warrant Officers partner on a flight mission

    USARCENT and SCARNG Chief Warrant Officers partner on a flight mission

    3rd Place

    Spc. Amber Cobena

    U.S. Army Central

    Feature Article

    Afghan Women Receive Scholarships to U.S. Universities

    Afghan Women Receive Scholarships to U.S. Universities

    1st Place

    Spc. Caitlin Wilkins

    3rd Infantry Division

    Big Bertha heads to Benson Beach, battles erosion

    Big Bertha heads to Benson Beach, battles erosion

    2nd Place

    Kerry Solan

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

    Flossenburg: Soldiers learn from atrocities, triumphs of the past

    Flossenburg: Soldiers learn from atrocities, triumphs of the past

    3rd Place

    Pfc. Devin Klecan

    U.S. Army V Corps

    Feature Photograph

    Eighth Army 2021 Best Medic Competition

    1st Place

    Pfc. Jasmalyn Sihakhom

    8th Army

    Dream On

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon

    122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    AMC NCO of the year

    3rd Place

    Samantha Tyler

    U.S. Army Materiel Command

    Feature Video

    We Will Remain - Short Version

    1st Place

    Sgt. James Garvin

    79th Theater Sustainment Command

    Anniston Army Depot Pathways Program

    2nd Place

    Ben Williams

    Anniston Army Depot

    Deep Down: The brotherhood of the Pittsburgh dive team

    3rd Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    Identity Design

    56th Artillery Command unit logo

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort

    Training Support Activity Europe

    James P. Hunter Award for Outstanding New Military Writer

    U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division completes Winter Shield 2021 in Latvia

    U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division completes Winter Shield 2021 in Latvia
    Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier Builds Family and Career

    Brick by Brick: Father, Soldier Builds Family and Career
    Leaving Your Mark: 1st Cavalry Division Soldier Assists Brigade Through Woodwork

    Leaving Your Mark: 1st Cavalry Division Soldier Assists Brigade Through Woodwork
    From Vietnam to the U.S.: Learning a New Way of Life

    From Vietnam to the U.S.: Learning a New Way of Life
    U.S. Army Soldiers embark on The Great Escape tour

    U.S. Army Soldiers embark on The Great Escape tour

    1st Place

    Spc. Michael Baumberger

    196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army, U.K. work together to conduct Joint Personnel Recovery exercise

    U.S. Army, U.K. work together to conduct Joint Personnel Recovery exercise
    Royal Air Force Firefighter completes 533.5 mile challenge for charity

    Royal Air Force Firefighter completes 533.5 mile challenge for charity
    “Iron Rangers” Off-Load Military Vehicles at MK Air Base

    “Iron Rangers” Off-Load Military Vehicles at MK Air Base
    Rifle Focus: Battle Group Poland’s capstone maneuver exercise

    Rifle Focus: Battle Group Poland’s capstone maneuver exercise
    USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus travel through Romania and Bulgaria on their 2021 Stronger Together Tour.

    USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus travel through Romania and Bulgaria on their 2021 Stronger Together Tour.

    2nd Place

    Spc. Jameson Harris

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Rifle Forge: Forging new bonds

    Rifle Forge: Forging new bonds
    Americans and Germans commemorate the 50th anniversary of a Chinook crash

    Americans and Germans commemorate the 50th anniversary of a Chinook crash
    American and German paratroopers commemorate the 45th anniversary of two fallen paratroopers

    American and German paratroopers commemorate the 45th anniversary of two fallen paratroopers
    7th ATC Soldiers earn the coveted Air Assault badge

    7th ATC Soldiers earn the coveted Air Assault badge
    ALFC 2021 concludes, senior leaders provide closing remarks

    ALFC 2021 concludes, senior leaders provide closing remarks

    3rd Place

    Pfc. Jacob Bradford

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    John T. Anderson Military Videographer of the Year

    What's Your Truth
    Alpine nomad B-Roll
    Green Beret Testamonial
    Fathers Day

    1st Place

    Sgt. Christopher Roberts

    5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    2-34th Armored Regiment conducts M240 machine gun range at DPTA
    Hoplites conduct fire for effect at DPTA
    Fighting Aces conduct dismounted operations at DPTA
    Alpha company “Orphans” conduct a Platoon live fire at DPTA

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Max Elliott

    196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Layout and Design

    Oyster Ecosystem Restoration

    1st Place

    Christopher Fincham

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division

    COVID-19 Veneto Region Food Establishment Restrictions

    2nd Place

    Cristina Piosa

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    DEFENDER-Europe 21 life-size pop-up poster

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort

    Training Support Activity Europe

    Manual or Digital Illustration

    WRAIR Science Graphic

    1st Place

    Christopher Nititham

    Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

    Washington Aqueduct Third Shift

    2nd Place

    Christopher Fincham

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division

    USAG Italy Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    3rd Place

    Cristina Piosa

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Military Photographer of the Year

    2021 Best Rangers Competition (Day 3)
    Talisman Sabre 21: US Air Force personnel conduct FARP and DAGRE training
    Talisman Sabre 21: U.S. Air Force personnel conduct FARP and DAGRE training
    Talisman Sabre 21: US Air Force personnel conduct FARP and DAGRE training
    Talisman Sabre 21: U.S., Australian forces perform bilateral fuel training
    IPACC 2021 CAPEX

    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise
    Talisman Sabre 21: US, Australian, UK, Japan forces conduct amphibious landing exercise

    1st Place

    Spc. Matthew Mackintosh

    28th Public Affairs Detachment

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Task Force Ohana Town Hall Meeting
    Garuda Shield 2021: 1-21 IN Objective Assault
    82nd Airborne conducts JFEO with TNI in Indonesia
    25ID, 8TSC conduct unprecedented transport of Soldiers via Army Watercraft System
    1-27
    1-21 Air Assault Exercise Garuda Shield 21

    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range
    Garuda Shield 2021: Live Fire Range

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Rachel Christensen

    28th Public Affairs Detachment

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Southern Vanguard 22 concludes, completing the largest operation between U.S. and Brazil since World War II
    Army Ranger Spc. Taylor applies expertise to lead Soldiers in Southern Vanguard 22
    SFC Brandon Taeff: Leadership from the Front
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearing training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Rakkasans conduct room clearance training during Southern Vanguard 22
    Bastogne Engineer Battalion Conducts Division's Fourth EDRE
    Operation Lethal Eagle Continues
    Brazilian Soldiers team up with the Rakkasans to Rakkasans execute Air Assault Operations during Southern Vanguard 22

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Jacob Wachob

    40th Public Affairs Detachment

    Moss-Holland Civilian Writer of the Year

    American military members first to help at autostrada crash

    American military members first to help at autostrada crash
    Italian employees at USAG Italy get COVID-19 vaccine

    Italian employees at USAG Italy get COVID-19 vaccine
    Bench dedication highlights Army Community Service support to surviving spouse

    Bench dedication highlights Army Community Service support to surviving spouse
    Extremism talks at USAG Italy lead into Holocaust discussions

    Extremism talks at USAG Italy lead into Holocaust discussions
    Smiles underneath Vietnam veterans’ masks, despite COVID-19 setbacks

    Smiles underneath Vietnam veterans’ masks, despite COVID-19 setbacks

    1st Place

    Cristina Piosa

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    Geologists and Geotechnical engineers dig deep to provide flood risk management

    Geologists and Geotechnical engineers dig deep to provide flood risk management
    The Upper Mississippi River Restoration program celebrates 35 years

    The Upper Mississippi River Restoration program celebrates 35 years
    Partnerships on the Upper Mississippi River advance soil research

    Partnerships on the Upper Mississippi River advance soil research

    Regulatory committee explores diversity, equity and inclusion
    St. Paul District launches small unmanned aircraft program

    St. Paul District launches small unmanned aircraft program

    2nd Place

    Melanie Peterson

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Mississippi Valley Division

    Multimedia Video

    Commemorating African American History Month

    1st Place

    Robert Piper

    The United States Army Field Band

    Project Convergence 21

    2nd Place

    Sgt. 1st Class Henry Gundacker

    Army Futures Command

    East Branch Reopening

    3rd Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    News Article

    Park rangers endure SPEARs and pepper spray to earn badge

    Park rangers endure SPEARs and pepper spray to earn badge

    1st Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    USACE launches temporary roofing pilot program following Hurricane Ida

    USACE launches temporary roofing pilot program following Hurricane Ida

    2nd Place

    Patrick Moes

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Mississippi Valley Division

    LGBT community members speak about their experiences during West Point’s recent Pride Month observance

    LGBT community members speak about their experiences during West Point’s recent Pride Month observance

    3rd Place

    Eric Bartelt

    United States Military Academy at West Point

    News Photo

    African Lion 2021 - Paladin Live Fire

    1st Place

    Sgt. 1st Class R.J. Lannom

    Georgia National Guard

    ‘A bird like this saved my life,’ trainees get first taste of medevac training

    2nd Place

    Alexandra Shea

    Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office

    Pittsburgh District hosts motorboat training

    3rd Place

    Michel Sauret

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District

    News Video

    Army Divers Help Protect Billions of Dollars in Kuwait

    1st Place

    Paul Harris

    Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services

    High Altitude Research Laboratory

    2nd Place

    Frederick Hoyt

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

    MDNG Host Youth Mentoring Program

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Chazz Kibler

    29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Paul D. Savanuck Military Writer of the Year

    Putting People First: USARCENT Focuses on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

    Putting People First: USARCENT Focuses on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

    USARCENT Hosts Joint Service Equal Opportunity Leader Course
    What I Learned From My New Wingmen

    What I Learned From My New Wingmen
    USARCENT Hosts First Virtual Land Forces NCO Symposium

    USARCENT Hosts First Virtual Land Forces NCO Symposium
    USARCENT Welcomes New Commanding General

    USARCENT Welcomes New Commanding General

    1st Place

    Spc. Keon Horton

    U.S. Army Central

    Training Documentation Photograph

    Slovak Ground Forces Zuzana 2 first time outside Slovakia

    1st Place

    Pfc. Jacob Bradford

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    ‘Burts Knights’ conduct a multi-company live-fire exercise at Camp Ādaži, Latvia

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Max Elliott

    196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Fort McCoy CWOC holds largest session of season with class 21-04; graduates 36 Airmen, Soldiers

    3rd Place

    Scott Sturkol

    Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office

    Training Documentation Video

    Rifle Forge: Forging new bonds

    1st Place

    Spc. Jameson Harris

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Cyprus, Greece and the U.S. execute Naval SOF exercise

    2nd Place

    Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort

    Training Support Activity Europe

    PNTAX 2021

    3rd Place

    Sgt. 1st Class Henry Gundacker

    Army Futures Command

    Unit Public Affairs Representative of the Year

    U.S. and Serbian Paratroopers Bring Aid by Air

    U.S. and Serbian Paratroopers Bring Aid by Air
    Exercise Rock Topside II
    Checking the Door
    Lighting the Sky

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. John Yountz

    173rd Airborne Brigade

    Tropic Lightning Brass Band Playing at the General's Loop
    Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) Green Mile
    Why I Serve: Spc. Ross Shone, 25th Infantry Division Band
    25th Infantry Division Band Halloween Spooktacular Concert Thrills the Local Military Community

    25th Infantry Division Band Halloween Spooktacular Concert Thrills the Local Military Community

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Jennifer Arnold

    25th Infantry Division

    Modernizing Today’s Army: History Making for the Future Force

    Modernizing Today’s Army: History Making for the Future Force

    Infantry in an ABCT by Capt. Tobias Cukale
    Dismounted squad moves through a trench during platoon live fire training
    1-68 AR Platoons compete in “Lion Games” Nov. 2021

    3rd Place

    Capt. Tobias Cukale

    4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office