R 281554Z APR 25 MARADMIN 204/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC/ CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE OFFICE LIZ BLANC AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN PREVENTION AWARD WINNERS// POC/J. SMITH/GS-12/MFC/-/TEL:703-432-9198/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the Marine Corps recipients of the 2025 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) of the Year, the Liz Blanc Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) of the Year, and the Promoting Excellence in Prevention awards.  These prestigious awards recognize outstanding individuals for their exceptional contributions to the SAPR Program and Integrated Primary Prevention, specifically in the roles of SARC, SAPR VA, and Prevention Specialist.  The following individuals exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, commitment, and innovation in their efforts to prevent sexual assault and other harmful behaviors.  They provide unparalleled service, while advancing the mission of the SAPR Program and Integrated Primary Prevention to military personnel and civilians. 2.  Background.  Each year, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office honors military and civilian personnel who have demonstrated exemplary service in the prevention of sexual assault, the support of victims, and the advancement of organizational readiness in alignment with DoD priorities.  These awards are named in honor of Liz Blanc, a dedicated SAPR professional who was instrumental in advancing sexual assault prevention and response initiatives across the military.  The recipients are selected based on their innovative contributions, sustained excellence, and the measurable impact of their efforts on their commands and the broader military community. 3.  Congratulations to Ms. Jaimie Perdue, Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR), Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), on selection as the Marine Corps 2025 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. Her selection highlights her outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing the SAPR mission.  Ms. Perdue has played a pivotal role in strengthening the SAPR program within WWR, HQMC.  She demonstrated unmatched dedication to enhancing victim response and prevention strategies.  She led the planning and execution of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events across the Regiment, training over 300 participants and hosting more than 400 attendees, fostering a culture of awareness.  Her leadership was instrumental in finalizing and implementing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures across two battalions and eight detachments, ensuring policy compliance and operational excellence.  Her dedication, strategic vision, and tireless advocacy have significantly enhanced the effectiveness of the SAPR program within the Marine Corps. Ms. Perdue’s leadership exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in supporting Service Members and civilians. Ms. Perdue’s contributions serve as a testament to the Marine Corps commitment to fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and support.  4.  Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Natalie A. Nuckolls, United States Navy, 2d Dental Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, on her selection as the Marine Corps 2025 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate. LCDR Nuckolls significantly advanced the SAPR program through her extraordinary leadership, innovation, and dedication to victim advocacy.  Over the past year, she facilitated more than 800 hours of SAPR training, achieving a remarkable 100 percent training completion rate for 433 Marines and Sailors.  Her introduction of a Quick Response (QR) code for SAPR resources, which has been widely adopted across multiple units, exemplifies her forward-thinking approach to resource accessibility and efficiency.  LCDR Nuckolls’ seamless integration of SAPR services during two deployments with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 and 15 augmenting units further underscores her exceptional ability to provide consistent, high-quality support in dynamic and challenging environments. Her achievements have strengthened the SAPR program and raised the bar for victim advocacy within the Marine Corps. 5.  Congratulations to Ms. Guadalupe Romero-Wanstreet, Embedded Preventive Behavioral Health Specialist for Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on selection as the Marine Corps 2025 Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award Winner. This selection highlights her outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and commitment to promoting excellence in prevention. Ms. Romero-Wanstreet’s visionary approach has profoundly impacted the Marine Corps community. Among her accomplishments, she established an annual symposium designed to enhance the retention, integration, and professional development of Marines, ensuring they receive the mentorship, resources, and support necessary for success.  Under her leadership, the symposium has grown exponentially each year, bringing together several hundred Marines to engage in meaningful conversations about leadership, professional development, and the importance of collaboration.  Her legacy of advocacy and innovation continues to shape the future of prevention efforts within the Marine Corps. 6.  The Marine Corps commends all nominees and recipients for their outstanding service, innovation, and dedicated efforts to support victims of sexual assault and sustaining a comprehensive and effective approach to prevention and response.  Their contributions reflect great credit upon themselves, their commands, and the United States Marine Corps. 7.  Recognition Event.  The 2025 award recipients will be honored in May 2025 at a ceremony in the National Capital Region, celebrating their extraordinary achievements and invaluable contributions to sexual assault prevention and response.   8.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 30 June 2026. 9. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//