R 182033Z FEB 25 MARADMIN 072/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/CY2024 MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM RECIPIENTS// REF/A/DOC/MCO 1650.57A REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 3500.28C NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM. REF B IS THE MUSIC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL// POC/STANLEY, JAMES/MGYSGT/HQMC CD, MARINE CORPS FLEET MUSIC/ 703-614-4308/[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  During January 2025, a board reviewed 23 nominations spanning two award categories listed within reference (a).  Amongst a field of highly qualified and truly outstanding nominees, the Director of Communication takes pleasure in congratulating the following recipients of the 2024 Marine Corps Music Awards Program. 1.a.  Marine Musician of the Year: Sgt Morgan E. Poland, Marine Forces Reserve Band. 1.b.  SNCO Musician of the Year: SSgt Jessica H. Backes, Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music. 2.  Award recipients will be recognized by awards mailed out per ref (a).  Commanders are encouraged to present the awards at an appropriate ceremony. 3.  Congratulations to all awardees and nominees.  Your achievements continue to reflect the standards of excellence associated with our Fleet Marine Bands. 4.  Release authorized by SES April Langwell, Director of Communication, Communication Directorate.//