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    2025 DOD MEDIA AWARD WINNERS


    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Defense Media Merit Awards Navy Marines Coast Guard Army Air Force DoW Media Awards

    Marines Award Categories

    Animation  |  B-roll Video  |  Digital Art  |  Editing  |  Feature Photo  |  Feature Story  |  Identity Design  |  Information Story  |  Layout and Design  |  Long-form Production Video  |  Marine Corps Communicator of the Year  |  Marine Corps Graphic Designer of the Year  |  Marine Corps Photographer of the Year  |  Marine Corps Videographer of the Year  |  Marine Corps Writer of the Year  |  Multimedia Product  |  News Photo  |  Photo Illustration  |  Photo Series/Picture Story  |  Photojournalism  |  Portrait  |  Short-form Production Video  |  Sports Photography  |  Video Spot  |  Video Story

    Animation

    Dog Owner Responsibilities

    1st Place

    Sgt. Joanna Stauss

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    MRF-SEA, 1st ANGLICO, Philippine Marines Conduct Maritime Strike

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Brian Knowles

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group Exercise Resolute Dragon 25 contribution infographic 

    3rd Place

    Sgt. William Wallace

    III MEF Information Group

    B-roll Video

    BLT 3/5 Marines Conduct Battle Drills

    1st Place

    Sgt. Trent A. Henry

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marines with Infantry Training Battalion conduct WAREX (B-Roll)

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Brant Cushman

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    B-Roll: 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Participates in the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Migel Reynosa

    1st Marine Division

    Digital Art

    Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Graphic

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Zainab Sink

    3d Marine Division

    Cyber Awareness- Phishing Scams

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Joanna Stauss

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Memorial Day 2025

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

    3d Marine Division

    Editing

    GAS! GAS! GAS!

    1st Place

    Sgt. Francisco Angel

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

    REEL: 11th MEU Maritime Raid Force Conducts Helocast and Fast-Rope Training

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Joseph Helms

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    USMC 250th: Dakota Meyer

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

    Communication Directorate

    Feature Photo

    31st MEU | Night flight operations

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

    MTX 2-25 Tactical Hike

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Mary Torres

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Home After All These Years: Marine Returns Home to Kosrae After 20 Years During Koa Moana 25

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Feature Story

    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge

    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

    Marine Corps Installations East

    A Reserve Marine Perseveres Through Adversity with Support from His fellow Marines

    A Reserve Marine Perseveres Through Adversity with Support from His fellow Marines

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    A Legacy of Valor: How U.S Marine Corps Colonel Justice Chambers Shaped Generations of Marines

    A Legacy of Valor: How U.S Marine Corps Colonel Justice Chambers Shaped Generations of Marines

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Roger Annoh

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

    Identity Design

    MCIPAC G-7 Logo

    1st Place

    Sgt. Joanna Stauss

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    12th LAAB Air Control Battery logo

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Maria Vazquez

    3d Marine Division

    I Marine Expeditionary Force takes part in Steel Knight

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Keegan Jones

    1st Marine Division

    Information Story

    Exercise Joint Viking 25: From Sunny Beaches to The Arctic Circle

    Exercise Joint Viking 25: From Sunny Beaches to The Arctic Circle

    1st Place

    Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto

    2nd Marine Division

    II MEF Advanced AI Command Course

    II MEF Advanced AI Command Course

    2nd Place

    2nd Lt. Luke Lindsey

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    Marines Confront Drone Threats at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion

    Marines Confront Drone Threats at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Layout and Design

    Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit Laydown

    1st Place

    Cpl. Matthew Krogull

    Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration

    50th Marine Corps Marathon

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Hana Lathrop

    Marine Corps Recruiting Command

    Watching and Waiting | Dear Enemies of the Free World

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Noah Masog

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    Long-form Production Video

    The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Message

    1st Place

    Communication Directorate

    America's Vanguard Force

    2nd Place

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    250 Years of Marines Represented in a Uniform Pageant

    3rd Place

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Marine Corps Communicator of the Year

    Marine Corps Communicator of the Year

    Purpose, Discipline, and Duty: A Marine’s Transformation

    Purpose, Discipline, and Duty: A Marine’s Transformation
    12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS
    BOXARG and 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct a Simulated Strait Transit
    B-Roll: 11th MEU Marines Disembark USS Portland
    11th MEU participates in Mechanized Raid Course

    1st Place

    Cpl. Avery Wayland

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marine Corps Graphic Designer of the Year

    Dog Owner Responsibilities in Japan
    Required Steps for Foreign Travel
    PCS Shipment Resources
    Drone Regulations
    Rainy Weather Driving Safety
    No Left Turn on Red

    1st Place

    Sgt. Joanna Stauss

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Marine Corps Photographer of the Year

    Marine Corps Photographer of the Year

    Headquarters Company, 5th Marines participate in conditioning hike
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct company attacks during combat readiness evaluation
    U.S. Marines CEB assist border security mission
    1st Recon Bn. takes part in combat readiness evaluation
    1st MARDIV Marines participate in Aisne-Marne Belleau Wood Ceremony 2025
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct company attacks during combat readiness evaluation

    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conducts maritime defense, reconnaissance during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conducts maritime defense, reconnaissance during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conducts maritime defense, reconnaissance during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines, joint partners conduct simulated military assisted departure during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines reinforces simulated embassy during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines, joint partners conduct simulated embassy casualty evacuation during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25
    1st Bn., 5th Marines conduct simulated raid during Steel Knight 25

    1st Place

    Sgt. Kyle Chan

    1st Marine Division

    Marine Corps Videographer of the Year

    Dear Family (Range B-Roll)
    Dear Family
    Commemorating the Marine Corps' 250th Anniversary
    Bravo Company Pickup

    1st Place

    Cpl. Jacob Richardson

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

    Marine Corps Writer of the Year

    MCB Camp Pendleton hosts a Spouse Town Hall

    MCB Camp Pendleton hosts a Spouse Town Hall
    Frank Wright: A Living History

    Frank Wright: A Living History
    A Night at the Mechanized Museum

    A Night at the Mechanized Museum
    A U.S. Navy Chaps

    A U.S. Navy Chaps
    A corpsman’s heroic actions save the life of a Marine before an upcoming deployment

    A corpsman’s heroic actions save the life of a Marine before an upcoming deployment

    1st Place

    Cpl. Madisyn Paschal

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Multimedia Product

    Exercise Joint Viking 25: From Sunny Beaches to The Arctic Circle

    1st Place

    Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto

    2nd Marine Division

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Alex Fairchild

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    “We Know How This Ends” | Dear Enemies of the Free World

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Noah Masog

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

    News Photo

    State Funeral Procession for 39th President Jimmy Carter

    1st Place

    Cpl. Darien Wright

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    III MEF Attack Drone Familiarization

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre

    3d Marine Division

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith attends the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Joshua Bustamante

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Photo Illustration

    Operation Sahayogi Haat 10th Anniversary

    1st Place

    Sgt. Joanna Stauss

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

    1st Marine Division

    Opha May Johnson Graphic

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Yamely Saeteros

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    Photo Series/Picture Story

    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge
    Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

    Marine Corps Installations East

    3rd Bn., 1st Marines trains different breaching methods during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines trains different breaching methods during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts close quarters training during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts close quarters training during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines trains different breaching methods during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course
    3rd Bn., 1st Marines conducts day, night raids during EOTG raid leaders course

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Kyle Chan

    1st Marine Division

    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event
    Special Reaction Team Training Event

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Photojournalism

    Making Ready in the Mountains

    Making Ready in the Mountains
    MTX 2-25 Tactical Hike
    MTX 2-25 Providing Logistical Support for Field Evaluation Exercise
    MTX 2-25 Supplying Chow
    MTX 2-25 Mobility Training
    MTX 2-25 Tactical Hike

    1st Place

    Sgt. Mary Torres

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony Honors 80 Years of Reflection, Healing, and Friendship

    Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony Honors 80 Years of Reflection, Healing, and Friendship
    80th Anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony
    80th Anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony
    80th Anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony
    80th Anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony
    80th Anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony

    2nd Place

    Staff Sgt. Randall Whiteman

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award
    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award
    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award
    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award
    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award
    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award

    3/12 Marine, Pennsylvania Native Awarded the Gold Disk Program Award

    3rd Place

    Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

    Communication Directorate

    Portrait

    Echo Company Pickup Day

    1st Place

    Staff Sgt. Patrick King

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

    SLTE 4-25: MWX

    2nd Place

    Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

    2nd Marine Division

    From Master Sgt. to First Sgt.: Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker Paves the Way for Future Leadership in the Marine Corps

    3rd Place

    Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Short-form Production Video

    Flamethrower

    1st Place

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    3rd Bn., 5th Marines overcomes the cold in Bridgeport during MTX 1-25

    2nd Place

    1st Marine Division

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 250th Birthday Ball Message

    3rd Place

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

    Sports Photography

    The Historic 50th Marine Corps Marathon

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

    Marine Corps Base Quantico

    Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course Culminating Event

    2nd Place

    Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    H&S Battalion, SOI – E conducts hike at Camp Geiger

    3rd Place

    Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    Video Spot

    Flamethrower Trailer

    1st Place

    Lance Cpl. Allison White

    II Marine Expeditionary Force

    REEL: 11th MEU Marines and Sailors conduct raid during RUT

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Joseph Helms

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Golf Company is presented with their Eagle, Globe, and Anchors

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Francisco Angel

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

    Video Story

    U.S. Military Conducts Foreign Disaster Relief Operations Working Alongside Armed Forces of the Philippines

    1st Place

    Sgt. Brian Knowles

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    HMH-461 completes first MCCRE as a CH-53K King Stallion squadron

    2nd Place

    Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

    4th Marines Jungle Exercise

    3rd Place

    Sgt. Noah Masog

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa