R 011410Z NOV 24 MARADMIN 532/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS// SUBJ/CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 GEICO MILITARY SERVICE  AWARDS// POC//Mr. Dale A. Wisnieski, (703) 571-4583,  DSN 664-4583 or [email protected]. GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The GEICO Military Service Awards program  recognizes and pays tribute to the many contributions of our  nation's military enlisted members as "Citizen and Service Member."   The program honors one currently serving enlisted member from  each of the armed services, and one National Guard member for their  achievements and contributions off-duty and on-duty for their  civilian and military communities.  The award recognizes achievements or contributions made in both of the  following endeavors:  1.a.  Off-Duty Accomplishments: community involvement and volunteerism.  1.b.  On-Duty Accomplishments: acts of exemplary service  and how to lead by example. 2.  The award winners will be recognized with a certificate to  commemorate their accomplishment and a cash honorarium of $2,500  from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation.   3.  Eligibility:  All currently serving enlisted service members  (E-7 and below), including the National Guard and reserves, with  at least one year of service remaining after 30 December 2024 are eligible.  Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. 4.  Selections are based on demonstrated off-duty community involvement, volunteer activities, contributions, or  noteworthy accomplishments that enhance the civilian community. Also, on-duty/in-uniform accomplishments that place this person above their peers while serving in one of the Armed Services,  Reserves, or National Guard will be considered. GEICO prioritizes a nominee's off-duty volunteer activities and community impact, followed by their in-uniform accomplishments.   5.  Each nomination package should contain the following:  5.a.  A completed GEICO Military Service Award Package form.   This form can be downloaded on the GEICO Military Service Awards  website:https:(slash)(slash)www.geico.com/information/military/ returning-the-favor/service-awards/ 5.b.  A cover letter from the nominee's command, endorsed by an  O-6 level commander, providing a positive statement about the  nominee and the name and telephone number of a unit point of  contact. 5.c.  One high resolution color photograph, head and shoulders  view, in Marine Corps Service Alpha or Navy Service Dress uniform  without cover. 5.d.  Nomination packages will consist of no more than three pages. 6.  Submission instructions. 6.a.  Marine nominations:  Submit nominations to the Director,   Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division via official endorsing chain of command to arrive not later than 30 November 2024.   Incomplete and late packages will not be considered. Submit packages electronically, if unable, submit via United States Postal Service as follows: 6.a.1.  Email:  [email protected] and  [email protected] 6.a.2.  USPS:  Director, Commandant of the Marine Corps,                 Safety Division                Attn:  Mr. Dale A. Wisnieski                701 S. Courthouse Rd                Suite 20O50                Arlington, VA 22204-2462 6.b.  Sailor nominations:  Nomination for Sailors attached to  Marine Corps commands will be submitted to the Commander, Naval  Safety Command (Code 20) via official endorsing chain of command to  arrive no later than 30 November 2024.  Sailor nomination packages will consist of no more than three pages.  Submit packages  electronically, if unable, submit via United States Postal Service  as follows: 6.b.1.  Email:  [email protected] and  [email protected] 6.b.2.  USPS:  Commander, Naval Safety Command (Code20)                375  A Street                Norfolk, VA 23511-4399 6.c.  Complete details may be found at the GEICO military  service awards website at [https:(slash)(slash)www.geico.com/ information/military/returning-the-favor/service-awards/](https://www.geico.com/ information/military/returning-the-favor/service-awards/) 7.  CMC SD will screen and forward nomination packages for  active duty and reserve members to GEICO for final selection. 8.  Dissemination of information about the 2024 GEICO Military  Service Awards is for informational purposes only and does not  constitute an endorsement of GEICO. 9.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock Jr.,  Director, Marine Corps Staff.//