Call for Nominations for 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards
This MARADMIN announces the call for nominations for the 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards, which recognize commands and individuals for outstanding contributions to safety and mishap prevention. Nomination packages must be submitted to CMC Safety Division by 15 December 2020 and should include narrative write-ups, commanding officer endorsements, and general officer letters of support.
Issued: November 23, 2020
1. This message announces the call for nominations for the 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards. 2. The Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards program provides recognition to commands and individuals for significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention. The reference provides policy and procedural guidance to establish the Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards program. Recipients are recognized in the following categories. 2.a. Marine Corps Warrior Preservation Award: awarded to the Marine Corps installation having established the most outstanding safety program. 2.b. Marine Corps Superior Achievement in Safety Award: an individual award presented to one officer, one enlisted, and one civilian Marine who have made the most significant contribution to their command safety program. 2.c. Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award: Awarded to one Marine Corps command in each category (groups I-IV) per the reference having established the most comprehensive safety program. 3. Nomination packages must be received by CMC Safety Division no later than 15 Decemebr 2020 to be considered. 4. Each nomination package should contain the following: 4.a. Narrative style write-up IAW Chapter 5 of the reference. 4.b. A signed cover letter from the nominee's commanding officer providing endorsement of the nominee, the award category, and the name and phone number of a command point of contact. 4.c. A letter of endorsement from the first general officer in the chain of command. 5. Nomination packages should contain high resolution scan or original documentation. Incomplete nomination packages will not be considered. 6. Submit packages via email to HQMC_SAFETY_DIVISION@USMC.MIL or via USPS to: Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division Attn: GySgt Raphael Montgomery 701 S. Courthouse Road Building 12, Suite 2O050 Arlington, VA 22204-2462 7. All questions should be addressed to the points of contact above. 8. All qualifying nominees will automatically be considered for the Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Awards for Marine Corps Ground Safety. 9. Release authorized by Major General Gregg P. Olson, Staff Director of the Marine Corps.