RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0001 0961612-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 061549Z APR 17 FM CHINFO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 86/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CHINFO WASHINGTON DC/CHINFO/APR// SUBJ/2016 THOMPSON-RAVITZ AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN NAVY PUBLIC AFFAIRS & RUSSELL EGNOR NAVY MEDIA AWARDS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAVINST 5305.7C/18DEC2014// AMPN/REF A IS THE THOMPSON-RAVITZ AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN NAVY PUBLIC AFFAIRS INSTRUCTION.// POC/MR. CHRISTOPHER DUNNE/CHINFO OI-84/LOC: WASH D.C./EMAIL: CHRISTOPHER.DUNNE(AT)NAVY.MIL/DSN: 223-1363/COMM: (703) 693-1363// 1. The recipients of the 2016 Thompson-Ravitz Individual awards are: a. Junior Public Affairs Officer of the Year: LT Derrick Ingle, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. b. Junior Reserve Public Affairs Officer of the Year: LTJG Seth Koenig, Resolute Support Mission, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communication. c. Enlisted Public Affairs Officer of the Year: MCC Justin Webb, USS Boxer (LHD 4). d. Civilian Public Affairs Specialist of the Year: Ms. Lorilyn Cravalho, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. e. Collateral Duty Public Affairs Officer of the Year: LT Brittany Young, Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific. 2. The recipients of 2016 Thompson-Ravitz Unit Awards are: a. Community Outreach, Shore Large: Naval Air Forces Pacific, "Distinguished Visitor Embark Program". b. Community Outreach, Shore Small: Surface Combat Systems Center, Wallops Island, "Partnership in Excellence Program". c. Community Outreach, Afloat Large: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), Distinguished Visitor Embark Program. d. Special Events and Projects, Shore Large: U.S. Pacific Fleet, "Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration. e. Special Events and Projects, Shore Small: Naval Air Station Oceana, "NAS Oceana Air Show". f. Special Events and Projects, Afloat Large: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), "Battle of Midway Commemoration". g. Public Information, Shore Large: Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, "Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility". h. Public Information, Shore Small: Naval Air Station Oceana, "Perfluorinated Compound (PFC) Investigation and Response Activities". i. Public Information, Afloat Large: USS AMERICA (LHA 6), "F-35B Developmental Testing Phase III". j. Public Information, Afloat Small: USS SAMPSON (DDG 102), "New Zealand HADR Mission". k. Internal Communication, Shore Small: Commander, Naval Forces Korea, "CNFK Headquarters Shift to Busan". l. Internal Communication, Afloat Large: Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet,"Do Your Part Campaign". m. Crisis Communication, Shore Large: CNAF Blue Angels, "Blue Angels Crash, Smyrna, Tennessee". 3. The "Best in Show" Award is given to the top entry from among the unit winners. The 2016 "Best in Show" is awarded to Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, "Do Your Part Campaign". 4. The recipients of the 2016 Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards for Leadership and Production Excellence are: a. New Navy Multimedia Producer of the Year: MC2 Gabriel B. Kotico, American Forces Network - Sasebo. b. Navy Multimedia Producer of the Year: MC2(SW/AW) Spencer Fling, USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77). c. Navy Civilian Multimedia Producer of the Year: No award. d. New Navy Writer of the Year: MC2(SW/AW) Cole Keller, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). e. Navy Writer of the Year: MC3 Lindsay Preston, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). f. Navy Civilian Writer of the Year: Kimberly Brown, NAVAIR Corporate Communications/Public Affairs Code. g. New Navy Photographer of the Year: MC3 Ryan Carter, PCU GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78). h. Navy Photographer of the Year: MC2 Nathan Burke, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). i. Navy Civilian Photographer of the Year: Mr. Martin Wright, NAVAIR Corporate Communications/Public Affairs Code. j. New Navy Graphic Designer of the Year: MC3 Sierra Langdon, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). k. Navy Graphic Designer of the Year: MC2 James Mullen, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). l. Navy Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year: Brian Suriani, Military Sealift Command (MSC). m. Junior MC of the Year (Sea): MC3(SW) Anna Elyse Van Nuys, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). n. Junior MC of the Year (Shore): MC3 Matthew Duncker, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. o. MC of the Year (Sea): MC1(SW/SCW) Demetrius A. Kennon, USS AMERICA (LHA 6). p. MC of the Year (Shore): MC1(SW/AW) Brian Morales, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. q. MC of the Year (Reserve): No award. r. The Russell Egnor Leadership Excellence Award: Mr. Bruce Colkitt, Defense Information School. 5. The Navy Media Excellence Award is given to the command that demonstrates the best overall performance in media production. The winner of this year's Navy Media Excellence Award is USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). 6. The recipients of the 2016 Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards in the unit categories are: a. U001: Civilian Enterprise News Publication: 1st: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, "Veritas: "Daring Designer" Edition". 2nd: Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC), "The Navy Reservist Magazine Spring 2016". 3rd: NPASE Det. Europe, "Panorama". b. U002: Funded News Publication 1st: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74),"The Statesman". 2nd: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), "Nimitz News". 3rd: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), "The Washington Surveyor" c. U003: Digital Publication. 1st: Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), "A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority". 2nd: Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), HQ, "SEABEE Online". d. U004: Outstanding Digital Presence: 1st: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). 2nd: Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). 3rd: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, "RIMPAC". e. U005: Outstanding Communication Campaign: 1st: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. 2nd: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). 3rd: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). f. U006: Writing - Social Media Post: 1st: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), "Former Sailor Returns to Propose". 2nd: Naval Undersea Museum, "U.S. Navy Baseball in WWII". 3rd: Naval Air Station Whting Field, "We're Against Sexual Assault - Are you?" g. U007: Audio - Short Form Production: 1st: American Forces Network - Rota, "Eagle Rota News". h. U008: Audio - Long Form Production: 1st: Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), "Soundings - The Official Podcast of the CNO". 2nd: American Forces Network - Rota, "Rota Town Hall Live". 3rd: DMA Guantanamo Bay, "DJ Danger Mid-Day Show". i. U009: Video - Short Form Production: 1st: Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), "Seabee75: Son of a World War II Veteran Discusses the Pride he Has for his Father's Service". 2nd: U.S. Navy Band, "WWII Veteran Norton Hurd". 3rd: USS BOXER (LHD 4), "Ssang Yong 2016". j. U010: Video Long Form Production: 1st: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), "Studio 74". 2nd: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), "Airwaves: 2015 Year in Review". 3rd: USS BOXER (LHD 4), "Outside The BOX". k. U011: Cruisebook (Small Command): 1st: USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93). 2nd: U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. 3rd: USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68). l. U012: Cruisebook (Large Command): 1st: USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). 2nd: USS BOXER (LHD 4). 3rd: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). m. U013: Navy Media Excellence Award: 1st: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). 7. The recipients of the 2015 Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards in individual categories are: a. I001: Audio Feature Story: 1st: MC2 Brandon Williams - Church, DMA Guantanamo Bay. b. I002: Audio Information Story: 1st: MC2 Zachary Anderson, DMA Guantanamo Bay "Little Mermaid". 2nd: NC1 Claire Farin, American Forces Network - Sasebo "Pumpkin Drop". 3rd: MC2 Valerie Carson, American Forces Network - Rota "President Obama Visits Rota". c. I003: Audio Spot: 1st: MC2 Brandon Williams - Church, DMA Guantanamo Bay "Data Roaming". 2nd: MC2 Valerie Carson, American Forces Network - Rota "Rota Girl Scouts". 3rd: MC3 Edmund Thompson, DMA Guantanamo Bay "Power of Attorney". d. I004: Graphic Design - Illustration: 1st: Morgan Ian Wilbur, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) "Trident II D5 Missile Launch". 2nd: MC2 Andrew Skipworth, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "Second Class Petty Officer Association T-Shirt Design". e. I005: Graphic Design Digital Art: 1st: MC2 Andrew Skipworth, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "FCPOA Coin Design". 2nd: MC2 Raymond Diaz, NPASE Japan "Germantown Arrives in Cambodia". 3rd: MC1 Mark Logico, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) "Family Readiness Group T-Shirt Design". f. I006: Graphic Design Identity Design: 1st: MC1 Douglas Bedford, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet "RIMPAC 2016 Logo". 2nd: MC2 Ryan Kledzik, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "Ike Mustangs". 3rd: MC2 Laurie Dexter, NPASE Det. Hawaii "Squid 'Pin-Up'". g. I007: Graphic Design Poster 1st: MC2(SW/AW) Ryan U. Kledzik, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "Tough, Bold, Ready". 2nd: MC2 Dave Frederick, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) "INSURV 2". 3rd: MC2 (SW) Andrew Price, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) "Don't Drink and Drive". h. I008: Graphic Design Publication (Open): 1st: MC2 Derry Todd, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) "Sailor Handbook". 2nd: Mariah Felipe, U.S. Navy BUMED "Navy Medicine Almanac 2016". 3rd: MC3(SW) Anna Elyse Van Nuys, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) "Welcome Aboard". i. I009: Graphic Design Infographic: 1st: Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) "Doolittle Raid". 2nd: MC2(SW/AW) Ryan U. Kledzik, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "History of the Chief." 3rd: MC3 Justin Pacheco, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "Aircraft Carrier Month" j. I010: Graphic Design Multimedia Infographic 1st: Jeffrey Hamlin, Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Southeast (NAVFAC SE) "NAVFAC Celebrates Earth Day 2016". 2nd: Alexis Catsambis, Ph.D., Naval History and Heritage. Command (NHHC) "Story Map: Sinking of USS INDIANPOLIS (CA-35)". 3rd: MC3 Galen Hogan-Barden, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "Fleet and Family Support Center Multimedia Piece". k. I011: Graphic Design Animation: 1st: MC2 Michael R. Gendron, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). 2nd: MC2 Tyler Caswell, United States Naval Academy. 3rd: MC2 Spencer Fling, USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) . l. I012: Photo Feature: 1st: MC3 Rodriguez-Santiago, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) "Baptism". 2nd: MC1 Charles White, Fleet Combat Camera Pacific "Divers OK". 3rd: MC2 Siobhana McEwen, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) "160803-N-MX772- 080". m. I013: Photo News: 1st: MC1 Rebecca Wolfbrandt, NPASE Det. Hawaii "A Tear for the Fallen". 2nd: MC1 Blake Midnight, Expeditionary Combat Camera (ECC). 3rd: Daniel Taylor, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka "CFAY Spring Festival Crowd". n. I014: Photo Operational Documentation: 1st: MC2 Tyler Thompson, Expeditionary Combat Camera (ECC). 2nd: MC3(SW/AW) Nathan T. Beard, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "Operation Inherent Resolve". 3rd: MC2 Pasquale Sena, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "USS Howard Underway". o. I015: Photo Training Documentation: 1st: MC1 Charles White, Fleet Combat Camera Pacific. 2nd: MC1 Michael Gomez, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE. 3rd: MC1 Joshua Scott, Fleet Combat Camera Pacific. p. I016: Photo Photojournalism: 1st: MCSN Jamaal Liddell, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). 2nd: MC1 Barry A. Riley, NPASE East. 3rd: MC3 Cole Pielop, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). q. I017: Photo Picture Story: 1st: MC1 Torrey W. Lee, Fleet Combat Camera Pacific "NASA Orion Aboard USS San Diego". 2nd: MC1 Charles White, Fleet Combat Camera Pacific "Diving RIMPAC" 3rd: MC2 Laurie Dexter, NPASE West "Rock the Troops". r. I018: Photo - Portrait: 1st: MC1 David Holmes, NPASE Japan "Beach Unit Boatswain's Mate". 2nd: MC2 Somers Steelman, NPASE Det. Hawaii "Blacken Canteen USS Arizona Memorial". 3rd: MC2(SW/AW) Ryan U. Kledzik, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "XO Portrait". s. I019: Photo Pictorial: 1st: MC2 Adam Henderson, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE (NMCB 5). 2nd: MC1 Chris Williamson Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group SEVEN (ESG 7). 3rd: MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. t. I020: Video Feature: 1st: MC2 Spencer Fling, USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77) "A Prayer and A Dream". 2nd: MC3 Casey S. Trietsch, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "ABF's at Sea". 3rd: MC2 Diana Quinlan, USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) "Everett Hyland - Pearl Harbor Survivor". u. I021: Video Information Story: 1st: MC3 David Moyer Jr., USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77) "Hispanic Heritage 2016". 2nd: MCSN Sarah Myers, NPASE Japan "U.S. 7th Fleet Command Video". 3rd: MC2 Michael Gendron, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "IKE Foundation Year In Review". v. I022: Video Multimedia Feature: 1st: MC1 Barry A. Riley, NPASE East "CORE". 2nd: MC2 Leonard Adams, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet "Controlling Guns". 3rd: MC2 Somers Steelman, NPASE Det. Hawaii "The Beat Goes On". w. I023: Video Operational Documentation: 1st: MCSN Jake Stanley, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "Operation Inherent Resolve". 2nd: MC2 Kevin Cunningham, NPASE Japan "USS Barry UNREP" 3rd: MCSN Joshua Murray, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) "Jet Maintenance". x. I024: Video - Training Documentation: 1st: MC2(SW/AW) Robert Sanchez, Defense Media Activity (DMA) "VBSS: Combatting Piracy, Conducting Embargos". 2nd: MC1 Elijah Leinaar, NPASE Japan "EOD Mobile Unit Five". 3rd: MC3 Charles Scudella, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) "Cast and Recovery." y. I025: Video Series: 1st: MC3 Matthew Duncker, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan "Journey". 2nd: MC2 Sean Castellano, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) "Wardrooms, Mess Decks, and Galleys". z. I026: Video - Social Media: 1st: Ms. Bobbie A. Camp, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) "Four Carriers Deployed 2016". 2nd: MC1 Nathan Laird, Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) "Army-Navy Spirit Spot". 3rd: MC3 David Mora Jr, USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77) "Twas the Holiday before the Underway". aa. I027: Video - Spot: 1st: MC2 Johans Chavarro, NPASE Det. Hawaii "The Bridge". 2nd: MC3 Allen Lee, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) "Lincoln Suicide Prevention". 3rd: MC3(SW) Anna Elyse Van Nuys, USS George Washington (CVN 73) "Study Habits". bb. I028: Writing Commentary/Blog: 1st: MC2 Kevin A. Flinn, USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) "A Ship Out of Water". 2nd: MC1 Jason Noble, NPASE West "From Khaki to Blueshirt". 3rd: MC2 Indra Bosko, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet "Long Lost Photos". cc. I029: Writing - Feature: 1st: MC3 E. A. Thompson, PCU GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78). 2nd: MC2 Robin Peak, USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8). 3rd: MCC America Henry, NR Navy Office of Information Commander, Naval Forces Europe. dd. I030: Writing - Information Story: 1st: MC2 Terah Bryant, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs "SPRINT Members Assist Ike Crew." 2nd: MC3 Patrick Dionne, NPASE Japan "USS Fitzgerald Develops Innovative SONAR System". 3rd: MCSN Anthony Flynn, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) "Setting the Bar: Truman Drops Record Number of Ordnance". ee. I031: Writing - Series: 1st: MC2 Charlotte Oliver, Defense Media Activity (DMA) "Invictus Games". 2nd: Jason Kucera, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi "Wingspan writing series highlighting veterans in the local community". 3rd: Anna Taylor, Norfolk Naval Shipyard "Out & About Beyond the Gate Series". 8. The Thompson-Ravitz Awards for Excellence in Public Affairs (PA) recognize the most exceptional performance by individuals and units in PA throughout the Navy. The awards bear the names of Rear Admiral William Thompson, the first designated Public Affairs Officer (PAO) selected for flag rank and the first PAO to be the Chief of Information (CHINFO), and Rear Admiral Robert Ravitz, a former director of the Naval Reserve PA program and Special Assistant to the CHINFO. 9. The Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards recognize U.S. Navy Active Duty, Reserve and Civilian communication professionals assigned to Navy units for excellence in media production. The awards are named for Senior Chief Journalist Russell Egnor, a trail-blazer for enlisted communication professionals who served more than 34 years of active and reserve naval service, as well as more than three decades of civilian service at several commands in the National Capital Region. 10. Letters/Plaques for the winners are forthcoming. Questions for the Thompson/Ravitz Awards may be directed to Mr. Christopher Dunne at DSN 223-1363/COMM (703)693-1363 or email: christopher.dunne(at)navy.mil. Questions for the Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards may be directed to MCCM Jon McMillan at DSN 223-4704/COMM (703) 692-4704 or e-mail jon.mcmillan(at)navy.mil. 11. Congratulations to all commands and individuals who participated in these awards programs. Your hard work and superb efforts have made your public affairs programs outstanding examples to emulate. Well done! 12. Released by Rear Admiral D. E. Cutler, Chief of Information.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//