SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 STARS AND STRIPES AWARDS

MARADMINS : 474/24

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MARADMIN 474/24
MSGID/GENADMINCMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 STARS AND STRIPES
AWARDS//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD 1020.05/YMD:20230920//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/TM 2030/NOV2021//
REF/C/DEI STRAT PLAN 2021//
NARR/REF A IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.05, DOD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS TALENT MANAGEMENT 2030. REF C IS THE
2021 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIC PLAN//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/S. A. HOGUE/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-432-9289/DSN 378/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/T. V. GOZZI/1STLT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN aims to solicit nominations for
the 2025 Stars and Stripes Awards, presented by the Career
Communications Group during the 2025 Becoming Everything You Are
(BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineer, and Math (STEM) Conference.
The Stars and Stripes Awards recognize senior leaders across the
joint force in military and government service whose outstanding
mentorship, diversity, and value-based service to the Nation have
contributed to advancing the STEM fields.
2. The 20th Annual Stars and Stripes event, hosted by the 2025 BEYA
STEM Conference, is one of the Nation's largest events honoring
active and retired African American Admirals, Generals, and members
of the Senior Executive Service (SES). This occasion is a crucial
platform that promotes the advancement of the STEM disciplines and
careers across the joint force, focusing on recognizing current
serving black military and civilian STEM leaders. The host of the
2025 BEYA STEM Conference is the Career Communications Group, a
non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
3. Stars and Stripes Awards are a testament to our commitment to
inclusivity and equality. They are open to all Marines and civilian
leaders, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual
orientation. This inclusivity reflects our shared values and the
diverse talents contributing to our success. The BEYA STEM and
Stars and Stripes website contains additional information about the
conference and associated awards:
https:(slash)(slash)intouch.ccgmag.com/mpage/bsas_Conference.
3.a. The Service Military Award. Nominations for the Service
Military Award are limited to those senior officers (O-6 or above)
and Staff non-commissioned officers who served with distinction,
supporting the Service's efforts in mentorship, diversity, and
value-based service to the Nation and their service. Nominees
should have served within commands/agencies with missions to
procure, develop, or employ new technologies and systems.
Additionally, the nominee should personally advocate for advances
in STEM and STEM education and must have proven themselves to be of
exemplary character and outstanding ability.
3.b. SES Award. Nominations for the Military Service SES Award
must be a member of the SES who served with distinction, supporting
the Service's efforts in membership, diversity, and value-based
service to the Nation. Nominees should have served within
commands/agencies with missions to procure, develop, or employ new
technologies and systems. Additionally, the nominee should be a
personal advocate for advances in STEM and STEM education and must
have proven themself to be of exemplary character and outstanding
ability.
3.c. The Federal Agency Leadership Award. Nominations for the
Federal Agency Leadership Award must be GS-14/GS-15 or equivalent
members. Each federal agency across the Department of Defense
may nominate individuals whose leadership profoundly impacted
their agency's STEM initiatives. Additionally, nominees should
have the potential and expressed desire for further career
advancement to the rank of SES. A nominee's actions should have
enhanced their agency's ability to carry out the mission, foster an
inclusive culture, increase opportunities for the career advancement
of STEM professionals, and receive recognition for effectively
managing a diverse workforce.
4. Stars and Stripes Award Nominations
4.a. Nominations must be received no later than 1630 (EST), 28
October 2024.
4.b. Nominations must be submitted via email to the Marine Corps
Outreach Program mailbox: [email protected]. For processing
purposes, please ensure the email subject line reads "2025 Star and
Stripes Award Nomination ICO (Rank/Name)" and include the nominee's
email address, current unit, and phone number.
4.c. Nominations must include a summary of action of 500 words or
less detailing the nominee's contributions to the STEM field, their
commitment to faithful service, leadership, mentorship, and diversity
in the Marine Corps, and the timeframe of accomplishments.
Submissions must include an updated command photo and professional
biography in the package presented to the Stars and Stripes Awards
selection committee.
4.d. The Culture and Inclusion Branch will announce selectees via
MARADMIN and will coordinate with each selectee for attendance at
the conference. The 2025 BEYA STEM Conference occurs from 13-15
February 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
5. This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Total Force.
6. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve
Affairs.//