Herman Dworkin Award for Maritime Analytic Excellence
Since 1983, the Dworkin Award is presented annually to the civilian or military analyst working maritime issues who exemplifies, through his or her work and attitude, Mr. Dworkin's traits of analytic expertise, strength of character, initiative, industriousness, and exactitude.
This year's Herman Dworkin awardee is Mr. Timothy W. Bishop, assigned to Pacific Fleet.
Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton Leadership Award
Established by the Director of Naval Intelligence in 2001, the Rear Adm. Edwin T. Layton Award recognizes mid-to-senior active or reserve component Intelligence Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, and enlisted personnel for outstanding leadership and mentorship in the furtherance of naval intelligence performance.
This year’s The Rear Adm. Edwin T. Layton awardees are:
Capt. James L. Bock, Navy Information Dominance Forces
Capt. Christopher S. Crews, U.S. Strategic Command, Navy Reserve USSTRATCOM Intelligence Dekalb, Joint Reserve Intelligence Support Element Dekalb
Cmdr. Jason C. English, U.S. THIRD Fleet
Cmdr. Dorothy S. Milbrandt, Joint Special Operations Command
Cmdr. Thomas A. Murphy, Joint Special Operations Command Intelligence Brigade
Cmdr. David M. Overcash, Submarine Group SEVEN
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew J. Acanfora, U.S. THIRD Fleet
ISCS(IDW/SW) Jeremy G. Heyer, Center For Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads
IS1(SW/AW) David J. Montgomery, USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)
IS1(SW) Deborah A. Phillips, Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Vice Admiral Rufus L. Taylor Award for Excellence in Instruction
Established in 1989, the Vice Adm. Rufus L. Taylor Award for Excellence in Instruction honors instructors who exhibit principles which Admiral Taylor exemplified throughout his career, such as a desire for professional knowledge, intellectual curiosity, initiative, enthusiasm, ability to command respect and motivate others, devotion to duty, effective communication skills, and personal and intellectual integrity.
One instructor from each of the fleet's Primary Intelligence Training Centers, Center for Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads and Center for Information Dominance Unit San Diego, is chosen.
These two training centers play a vital role in the continued health of the naval intelligence community of professionals.
This year’s Vice Adm. Taylor Award for Excellence in Instruction awardees are:
IS1(IDW/EXW/SW/AW) Heather J. Hansen, Center for Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads
Lt. Sarah A. Sheehan, Center for Information Dominance Unit San Diego
Vice Admiral Rufus L. Taylor Award for Leadership
The Vice Adm. Rufus L. Taylor Award for Leadership was established in 1985 to recognize exemplary leadership and exceptional dedication to duty within the naval intelligence community. One senior active component Officer, Chief Warrant Officer, enlisted member, or civilian are selected for this award annually.
This year's Vice Adm. Rufus L. Taylor Award for Leadership awardees are:
Active Duty: Capt. Steven L. Horrell, Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
Reserve: IS1(IDW) Derek D. Declue, Navy Reserve Office Of Naval Intelligence 0813
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (OPNAV N2/N6) Vice Adm. Ted N. Branch announced the winners with his congratulations in NAVADMIN 122/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/MAY//.
“I am honored to lead such a fine cadre of intelligence professionals and congratulate you all for your service to the nation. BRAVO ZULU!”
To view the message, go to http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/NAVADMINS/Documents/NAV15122.txt.