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MARADMIN 072/25

CY2024 Marine Corps Music Awards Program Recipients

This MARADMIN announces the recipients of the CY2024 Marine Corps Music Awards Program. Sgt Morgan E. Poland was selected as Marine Musician of the Year, and SSgt Jessica H. Backes was selected as SNCO Musician of the Year. Award recipients will be recognized with awards mailed to their commands for presentation at appropriate ceremonies.

Issued: February 18, 2025
1.  During January 2025, a board reviewed 23
nominations spanning two award categories listed within
reference (a).  Amongst a field of highly qualified and truly
outstanding nominees, the Director of Communication takes pleasure
in congratulating the following recipients of the 2024 Marine Corps
Music Awards Program.
1.a.  Marine Musician of the Year:
Sgt Morgan E. Poland, Marine Forces Reserve Band.
1.b.  SNCO Musician of the Year:
SSgt Jessica H. Backes, Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music.
2.  Award recipients will be recognized by awards mailed out per
ref (a).  Commanders are encouraged to present the awards at an
appropriate ceremony.
3.  Congratulations to all awardees and nominees.  Your achievements
continue to reflect the standards of excellence associated with our
Fleet Marine Bands.
4.  Release authorized by SES April Langwell, Director of
Communication, Communication Directorate.