R 101743Z JAN 25 MARADMIN 004/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/HQMC SEMPER FIT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 MALE AND FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR// POC/M. COATS/CAPT/MFS/TEL: 703-473-8490/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC) Semper Fit Branch (MFS) is seeking applications for the Male and Female Athletes of the Year.  Team applications for an All-Marine sports team may also be submitted. 2.  Any active duty Marine may apply or submit a nomination for Athlete of the Year.  The application form can be found at https: (slash)(slash) quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation-fitness/recreation/ sports/all-marine-sports.  Email completed applications to [email protected]. 3.  Nominations include a Professional Marine Biography, Sports Biography, copy of Basic Training Record from Marine Online, and any substantiating documents encompassing the athletic accomplishments during the calendar year.  The application will be endorsed by the applicant’s commanding officer, O5 or higher.  Nominations will be vetted by HQMC MFS. 4.  Marines, and/or high achieving Marine sport teams, demonstrating athletic excellence in intramural, varsity, All-Marine, national, and international competitions are encouraged to apply. Competitions comply with amateur regulations within nationally recognized governing bodies (e.g., USA Track and Field) or affiliated organizations (e.g., Amateur Athletic Union) within the United States Olympic Committee. 5.  All submissions are due to HQMC MFS no later than 14 February 2025.  HQMC reserves the right to select both individual and team Male and Female athletes of the year.  The selection of the 2024 Male and Female Athletes of the Year will be announced via MARADMIN. 6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Active Component. 7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//