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    2023 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

    Defense Media Merit Awards

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

    Animation

    Discussion Board Guidelines

    1st Place

    Brandon Henry

    Uniformed Services University

    World Sleep Day

    2nd Place

    Jessi Austin-Ashley

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    B-roll Video

    Exercise Vista Forge 2023

    1st Place

    Thomas Paul

    U.S. Northern Command

    Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year

    2023 JupiterCon Symposium Graphic
    2023 Disruptive Technology (DTECH) Summit
    NSA 2023 HEAT Symposium Graphic
    National Security Operations Center (NSOC) Open House Graphic
    2023 National Security Agency (NSA) Security Poster
    Family Day 2023 Event Mark

    1st Place

    National Security Agency

    Airman Magazine: The Future of the Air Force
    Airman Magazine: Year in Review 2023
    Airman Magazine: Science and the Warfighter
    Airman Magazine: STEM Initatives
    Airman Magazine Flag Logo
    Around the Air Force: Berlin Airlift 75th Anniversary, AFFORGEN Changes Deployments, A-Staffs for Air Expeditionary Wings

    2nd Place

    Travis Burcham

    Defense Media Activity - Air Force

    Theme design for the U.S. Air Force 330+ U.S. Air Force official websites
    CMSAF Leadership Library January 2023 Social Media Graphics
    U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation 2023 Graphic
    Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Logo
    Gen. David W. Allvin, 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff Graphic
    DAF Lunar New Year Graphic

    3rd Place

    Charo Gutierrez

    Defense Media Activity - Air Force

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Civilian Photographer of the Year

    Sailor Looks Beyond Music at Arlington National Cemetery
    Army Commander Participates in Korean War Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
    Presidents Greet family of Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient
    Weapon Inspection during Changing of the Guard
    Prime Minister of United Kingdom Lays Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
    Band Member Stands at Attention

    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon
    Philippine President Honored with Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at Pentagon

    1st Place

    Henry Villarama

    Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington

    Civilian Writer of the Year

    A bond unbroken

    A bond unbroken
    No man left behind

    No man left behind
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman

    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    Wounded warrior receives one of the highest military police honors

    Wounded warrior receives one of the highest military police honors
    From farm to hospital: Former Chief of U.S. Army Nurse Corps driven by life’s challenges

    From farm to hospital: Former Chief of U.S. Army Nurse Corps driven by life’s challenges

    1st Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    Normalize Mental Health During Pregnancy: Providers say ‘Start these discussions early’

    Normalize Mental Health During Pregnancy: Providers say ‘Start these discussions early’

    USU Medical Field Exercise Tests International Students’ Resilience, Teaches Invaluable Lessons

    New Nobel Prize in Medicine winner Katalin Karikó, launched career at USU

    USU Researchers Develop Potential Cure for Rabies Infection
    New Wearable, Thin-film Device Helps Patients Feel Temperature in Their Amputated Limbs

    New Wearable, Thin-film Device Helps Patients Feel Temperature in Their Amputated Limbs

    2nd Place

    Sarah Marshall

    Uniformed Services University

    Commentary

    Commentary: Bridging the Gap - A Call for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

    1st Place

    Dana Thornbury

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Communicator of the Year

    Communicator of the Year

    Maritime Supplier Operations’ Spinacher cruises to victory at Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta

    Maritime Supplier Operations’ Spinacher cruises to victory at Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta
    DLA Police build trust, camaraderie at National Night Out at Noon event
    Annual live Leader-led Ethics Training offers a scenario-based approach
    DLA Land and Maritime forges partnerships at Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

    DLA Land and Maritime forges partnerships at Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference
    Ohio National Guard, DLA Land and Maritime partner to raise awareness at SAAPM 5K

    Ohio National Guard, DLA Land and Maritime partner to raise awareness at SAAPM 5K

    1st Place

    Stefanie Hauck

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Digital Art

    Vigilant Guard Iowa 2023

    1st Place

    Jhomil Bansil

    U.S. Northern Command

    Airman Magazine: The Future of the Air Force

    2nd Place

    Travis Burcham

    Defense Media Activity - Air Force

    Department of the Air Force Stories of Service Graphic

    3rd Place

    Jim Masie

    Defense Media Activity - Air Force

    Feature Photo

    A bond unbroken

    1st Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    Feature Story

    Spiritual empowerment: sisters-in-arms help Native American Soldier overcome tragedy

    Spiritual empowerment: sisters-in-arms help Native American Soldier overcome tragedy

    1st Place

    Joe Lacdan

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    Vietnam War helicopter pilot awarded Medal of Honor for pitch-black rescue mission

    Vietnam War helicopter pilot awarded Medal of Honor for pitch-black rescue mission

    2nd Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    Team Captain: Nellis Chief of Surgery Leverages Sports Background to Lead Surgical Cadre

    Team Captain: Nellis Chief of Surgery Leverages Sports Background to Lead Surgical Cadre

    3rd Place

    Robyn Stulgaitis

    Mike O'Callaghan Military Center

    Identity Design

    Menwith Hill Logo

    1st Place

    National Security Agency

    Occupational Health & Well-Being Services Logo

    2nd Place

    National Security Agency

    NSA's China Strategy Center Logo

    3rd Place

    National Security Agency

    Information Story

    Underground Soldiers: Army trains for operations below surface

    Underground Soldiers: Army trains for operations below surface

    1st Place

    Joe Lacdan

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    AIMO team member named 2023 Science Spectrum Trailblazer

    AIMO team member named 2023 Science Spectrum Trailblazer

    2nd Place

    Tonya Johnson

    Defense Contract Management Agency

    Targeted how-to videos aim to reduce vendor packaging errors

    Targeted how-to videos aim to reduce vendor packaging errors

    3rd Place

    Stefanie Hauck

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Layout and Design

    Theme design for the U.S. Air Force 330+ U.S. Air Force official websites

    1st Place

    Charo Gutierrez

    Defense Media Activity - Air Force

    Gateway to Support: Unveiling DLA's Logistics Landscape

    2nd Place

    Dana Thornbury

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Section 702 Top Headlines

    3rd Place

    National Security Agency

    Long-form Production Video

    Combatting the Coronavirus, DLA's Global Response - 15MinVersionforDMA

    1st Place

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Defense Logistics Agency: Delivering Logistics Support F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

    2nd Place

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency Celebrates 25 Years

    3rd Place

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    Multimedia Product

    Former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman tells his story of recovery and resilience

    1st Place

    Ricardo Reyes-Guevara

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kick Off

    2nd Place

    National Security Agency

    Ghidra's Fifth Anniversary: Revolutionizing Reverse Engineering

    3rd Place

    National Security Agency

    News Photo

    Wounded warrior receives one of the highest military police honors

    1st Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    New training course gives medics, nurses hands-on experience in austere environment

    2nd Place

    Jason W. Edwards

    Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs

    Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

    3rd Place

    Kristin Molinaro

    Defense Logistics Agency

    Photo Series

    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman
    The First 100 Yards of becoming an infantryman

    1st Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    USU Medical Students Become Ultrasound Instructors for Summer Experience
    Military medical students learn ultrasound techniques in virtual environment
    Military Medical Students Learn Ultrasound Techniques
    Military Medical Students Learn Ultrasound Techniques
    Military medical students learn ultrasound techniques in virtual environment
    Military Medical Students Learn Ultrasound Techniques
    Military Medical Students Learn Ultrasound Techniques

    2nd Place

    Thomas Balfour

    Uniformed Services University

    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection
    Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection

    3rd Place

    Thomas Cieslak

    Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point

    Photojournalism

    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed
    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed
    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed
    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed
    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed

    Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed

    1st Place

    Bernard Little

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Picture Story

    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD
    Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD

    1st Place

    Christopher Hurd

    Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience
    Medical Field Practicum 101 Provides Military Medical Students Unique Experience

    2nd Place

    Thomas Balfour

    Uniformed Services University

    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau
    NSAH Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Luau

    3rd Place

    National Security Agency

    Portrait

    Military chaplain chooses family over alcohol

    1st Place

    Jason W. Edwards

    Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs

    Religious Affairs Portrait

    2nd Place

    Jhomil Bansil

    U.S. Northern Command

    Walter Reed Portraits

    3rd Place

    Ricardo Reyes-Guevara

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Publication

    Cowboy Guard 02.08.2023

    1st Place

    Joint Force Headquarters - Wyoming National Guard

    INSIGHT 05.05.2023

    2nd Place

    Defense Contract Management Agency

    DCSA Gatekeeper Magazine 01.31.2023

    3rd Place

    Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

    Short-form Production Video

    Marie Obiekwe Combined Federal Campaign Opening Remarks

    1st Place

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    Wyoming National Guard Unites for Vigilant Guard

    2nd Place

    Joint Force Headquarters - Wyoming National Guard

    Highlights from RDAx 2023

    3rd Place

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    Video Spot

    2023 NORAD Tracks Santa Video Spot 3

    1st Place

    Thomas Paul

    NORAD Tracks Santa

    BJACH Q-Anywhere Pharmacy Check-In Reel

    2nd Place

    Jean Graves

    Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital

    Video Story

    DTRA’s Counter WMD Training with Country of Georgia

    1st Place

    William Krumpelman

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    Fort Stewart Emergency Medical Services Introduces Modernize Ambulance

    2nd Place

    Gustave Rehnstrom

    Winn Army Community Hospital