UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 171435Z APR 20 MID110000590384U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 112/20 SUBJ/2019-20 MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/02FEB2015// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1650.36, THE MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD// POC/RUIZ/CMDCM/OPNAV N00D/-/TEL: (703)695-2970/DSN: 225-2970/ EMAIL: TOBY.RUIZ(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The purpose of this NAVADMIN is to announce the call for nominations for the annual Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Delbert D. Black Leadership Award. 2. During his 30 years of distinguished service to the Navy, MCPON Delbert D. Black was an exceptional deckplate leader committed to Sailor and family advocacy. He possessed the highest levels of moral, ethical and professional behavior, and unquestionable integrity. His unselfish ability to lead Chief Petty Officers (CPO), unwavering loyalty to the Navy, and commitment to developing junior officers and Sailors set a positive tone for the Navy. 3. This award is presented to recognize a first-tour Command Master Chief (CMDCM), Chief of the Boat (COB), or Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) who best leads the alignment efforts of the Chief of Naval Operations' Strategic Guidance, embraces our Navy Family as part of mission success, embodies our Navy Core Values and CPO expectations, demonstrates those same ideals of service with sacrifice as demonstrated by MCPON Black, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. 4. The reporting period for this years award is 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, and all eligible Command Senior Enlisted Leaders must have been at their commands for this entire reporting period. The criteria for this award and all nominee packages shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 4 of reference (a). Nomination boards shall be conducted at the Fleet Master Chief level in their area of responsibility, through their applicable Force or Immediate Superior in Command Master Chiefs. One CMDCM, COB, or CMDCS nominee from each Fleet Master Chief and direct-report CMDCM shall be forwarded to the MCPONs Office no later than Friday, 12 June 2020. 5. The award recipient will be announced by the MCPON with a coordinated news release and formal announcement. A recognition banquet will be held in the recipient’s honor, in Washington D.C., on 18 November 2020 and will include award presentation and media engagement opportunities. 6. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//