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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

    Marines Award Categories

    Animation  |  B-roll Video  |  Digital Art  |  Editing  |  Feature Photo  |  Feature Story  |  Identity Design  |  Information Story  |  Layout and Design  |  Long-form Production Video  |  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

    3D Marine Division Stinger

    1st Place

    Cpl. Jaylen Davis

    3d Marine Division

    Animation: Hub Spoke Node Intro

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Sean Potter

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 final video intro

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

    1st Marine Division

    B-roll Video

    3d Recon CATC Fuji ParaOps Day 3

    1st Place

    Cpl. Noah Masog

    3d Marine Division

    U.S. Marines, Sailors and Forest Service personnel recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk (B-Roll)

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Bright Star 23: Urban Breaching

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Samuel Qin

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

    Digital Art

    Digital Art MV-22B: Prepared for War and Peace

    1st Place

    Sgt. Sean Potter

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Juneteeth 2023

    2nd Place

    Sgt. JVonnta Taylor

    3d Marine Division

    Happy Labor Day From MCAS Iwakuni

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Calah Thompson

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Editing

    U.S. MARINES AND ALLIES MARK 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BELLEAU WOOD

    1st Place

    Sgt. James Bourgeois

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    The AV-8B Harrier Maintainer: Highlighting the hard work of MAG-14 Marines

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    VANGUARD: Realistic Urban Training

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Joseph Helms

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Feature Photo

    1st Battalion, 4th Marines; Chilean naval infantry climb Mount Tarn

    1st Place

    Sgt. Cameron Hermanet

    1st Marine Division

    1st Bn., 4th Marines clears buildings during EOTG raid leaders course

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Cristian Bestul

    1st Marine Division

    Fat Albert comes to MCAS Yuma

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Gideon Schippers

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    Feature Story

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Charles Baumann selected to paint the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps' portrait

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Charles Baumann selected to paint the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps' portrait

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi: Iraq native proud to serve

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi: Iraq native proud to serve

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    From the Congo to U.S. Citizen, Now Marine Officer

    From the Congo to U.S. Citizen, Now Marine Officer

    3rd Place

    Capt. Mark Andries

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Identity Design

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal logo

    1st Place

    Cpl. Raymond Tong

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    3DMARDIV G-2 1st Special Security Communications Team Identity Design

    2nd Place

    Sgt. JVonnta Taylor

    3d Marine Division

    12th MLR Logo Identity Design

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Lucas Lu

    3d Marine Division

    Information Story

    Fighting for the Right to Fight | Louisiana Montford Point Marines Posthumously Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

    Fighting for the Right to Fight | Louisiana Montford Point Marines Posthumously Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

    1st Place

    1st Lt. Gregory Dreibelbis

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    A First in U.S. Navy and Marine Corps History| HMH-361 Refuels MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter

    A First in U.S. Navy and Marine Corps History| HMH-361 Refuels MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter

    2nd Place

    2nd Lt. Madison Walls

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct search and rescue exercise off San Diego coast

    Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct search and rescue exercise off San Diego coast

    3rd Place

    1st Lt. Andrew Baez

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Layout and Design

    World Mental Health Day 2023

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    3D Marine Division Social Media Banner

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Noah Masog

    3d Marine Division

    3d Recon Recruitment Poster

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Lucas Lu

    3d Marine Division

    Long-form Production Video

    The Right Heroes

    1st Place

    Communication Directorate

    Short Stop 24

    2nd Place

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    Obsidian Iceberg 2023

    3rd Place

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    Military Photographer of the Year

    Military Photographer of the Year

    15th MEU Composite Ceremony
    160th SOAR, VMM-165 conduct Flight Operations from USS Boxer
    BLT 1/5 Marines Load LCACs for Ship-to-shore Movements
    Night Ops: BLT 1/5 Conducts Ship-to-Shore QRF Training to Integrate with SOF
    Over watch: Reconnaissance Sniper Supports VBSS Mission
    MAG-13 Commanding Officer visits VMFA-225 Aboard USS Boxer

    Photo Series/Picture Story (Marines only)

    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force

    1st Place

    Cpl. Joseph Helms

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Military Videographer of the Year

    Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3
    Basic Jungle Skills Course
    3d Recon CATC Fuji ParaOps Day 3
    3d Marine Division Birthday Ball Video

    1st Place

    Cpl. Noah Masog

    3d Marine Division

    The AV-8B Harrier Maintainer: Highlighting the hard work of MAG-14 Marines
    Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi: Iraq native proud to serve
    U.S. Marines perform terrain flying, aerial gunnery and external heavy lifts with CH-53K King Stallion (B-Roll)
    U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel prepare and recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    BROLL - ITX 4-23: Alpha Co. 1/23 executes Range 410A
    Reserve Civil Affairs Marines Support Balikatan 23
    From the Congo to a Commission | Reserve Marine Promoted at Corps' Combat Center
    Renowned Reservist: Capt. Robert Tebben

    3rd Place

    Sgt. James Stanfield

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Military Writer of the Year

    Managers work behind the scenes to improve the quality of life in Okinawa

    Managers work behind the scenes to improve the quality of life in Okinawa
    Comic Con Okinawa 2023: The Bryant Family

    Comic Con Okinawa 2023: The Bryant Family
    30 Marines across Okinawa molded into Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors upon completion of MAI Course

    30 Marines across Okinawa molded into Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors upon completion of MAI Course
    Sink or swim; a staff sergeant’s relentless drive achieves excellence within the military and civilian sector

    Sink or swim; a staff sergeant’s relentless drive achieves excellence within the military and civilian sector
    Professional Development Training fosters a space for growing capabilities for Chaplaincy within the military

    Professional Development Training fosters a space for growing capabilities for Chaplaincy within the military

    1st Place

    Cpl. Thomas Sheng

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    BATTLES WON AWARD PRESENTED TO SPENCER ADAMS

    BATTLES WON AWARD PRESENTED TO SPENCER ADAMS
    Captain Caroline Locksmith: Serving Up Marine Corps Excellence at the AVCA conference.

    Captain Caroline Locksmith: Serving Up Marine Corps Excellence at the AVCA conference.
    Female Marines Achieve Historic Milestone at Officer Candidates School

    Female Marines Achieve Historic Milestone at Officer Candidates School
    Never Too Late to Learn: Coaches Attend Workshop

    Never Too Late to Learn: Coaches Attend Workshop
    WeCoach Each Other

    WeCoach Each Other

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

    Marine Corps Recruiting Command

    WLEF: Affecting cultural change

    WLEF: Affecting cultural change
    2023 Suicide Prevention Stakeholder’s Wellness Symposium

    2023 Suicide Prevention Stakeholder’s Wellness Symposium
    Ulchi Freedom Shield 23: Sgt. Julian Martinmar

    Ulchi Freedom Shield 23: Sgt. Julian Martinmar
    Innovation Boot Camp: Developing Problem-Solving Marines

    Innovation Boot Camp: Developing Problem-Solving Marines
    III MEF Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment

    III MEF Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Tyler Andrews

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Multimedia Product

    125th Anniversary of the Battle of Cuzco Well

    1st Place

    Sgt. Colton Garrett

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

    Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East 2023

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Jorge Borjas

    Marine Corps Installations East

    U.S. Marines Participate in Talisman Sabre 23

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Emeline Swyers

    1st Marine Division

    News Photo

    U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

    1st Place

    Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Resolute Dragon 23 FTX | VMM 262, JGSDF Bilateral Flight

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Kyle Chan

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    MCAS NEW RIVER GO-GETTER: Cpl. Ethan D. Thompson

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

    Marine Corps Installations East

    Photo Illustration

    SIFEX 24 | Reconnaissance Mission

    1st Place

    Cpl. Noah Masog

    3d Marine Division

    Archipelago Endeavor 23

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

    2nd Marine Division

    Air, Land and Sea graphic

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Kayla Halloran

    1st Marine Division

    Photo Series/Picture Story

    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force
    15th MEU Ground Interop: Vanguard’s Raid Force

    1st Place

    Cpl Joseph Helms

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines with Maintenance Battalion, Marine Logistics Group conduct close quarters combat training during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines with Maintenance Battalion, Marine Logistics Group conduct close quarters combat training during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines participate in vehicle recovery drills and weapon disassembly and assembly contest during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines participate in vehicle recovery drills and weapon disassembly and assembly contest during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines participate in vehicle recovery drills and weapon disassembly and assembly contest during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines conduct grenade range during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines conduct grenade range during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines conduct grenade range during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines maneuver obstacle courses together during Korean Marine Exercise Program
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion and Republic of Korea Marines maneuver obstacle courses together during Korean Marine Exercise Program

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges
    BLT 1/5 Completes Twentynine Palms Ranges

    3rd Place

    Cpl Aidan Hekker

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Photojournalism

    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling
    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling
    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling
    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling
    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling at Women's Nationals in Spokane

    Marines Partner with USA Wrestling at Women's Nationals in Spokane

    1st Place

    Sgt. Levi Voss

    Marine Corps Recruiting Command

    2nd Bn., 7th Marines carries forward ‘fight tonight’ mindset of 1st Marine Division

    2nd Bn., 7th Marines carries forward ‘fight tonight’ mindset of 1st Marine Division
    2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during a readiness exercise
    2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during a readiness exercise
    2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during a readiness exercise
    2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during a readiness exercise
    2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during a readiness exercise

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Earik Barton

    1st Marine Division

    Community and Country

    Community and Country
    Community and Country
    Community and Country
    Community and Country
    Community and Country

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Portrait

    BLT 1/5 Marines Load LCACs for Ship-to-shore Movements

    1st Place

    Cpl. Joseph Helms

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    NATR: VMFA-232 conducts flight operations at Nyutabaru Air Base

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Raymond Tong

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    A Moment Recreated

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Martha Linares

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Short-form Production Video

    The 248th Marine Corps Birthday Message

    1st Place

    Communication Directorate

    II MEF Combat Artists

    2nd Place

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    15th MEU Marine Corps Birthday Message: America’s Vanguard Force

    3rd Place

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Sports Photography

    Marines play sports during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23

    1st Place

    Cpl. Adam Henke

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Martial Arts Instructor Course Culminating Event

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Kyle Chan

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    30 Marines across Okinawa molded into Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors upon completion of MAI Course

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Thomas Sheng

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Video Spot

    Heart and Soul

    1st Place

    Cpl. Zachary Foshee

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    CLB-15, VMM-165 (REIN) Helicopter Support Team Training

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Cobra Gold 2023 | HIMARS Live-Fire

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Stephen Holland

    III Marine Expeditionary Force

    Video Story

    40th Anniversary of Beirut Bombing

    1st Place

    Sgt. Aldo Sessarego

    Communication Directorate

    Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Noah Masog

    3d Marine Division

    BLT 1/5 Conducts Company-level Attacks at Range 400/410A

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit