HQMC Semper Fit is taking nominations for the 2025 Male and Female Athletes of the Year, including team nominations for All-Marine sports teams. The award recognizes athletic excellence at any level, from intramural to international competition. SELRES and Marines on ADOS orders are explicitly included alongside Active Component Marines.
Heads up: The submission deadline of 31 January 2026 has already passed. If you missed it, watch for the FY26 cycle. Contact the POCs below if you have questions.
Who it affects
Active Component Marines, SELRES, and Marines on ADOS orders. Any of those Marines can apply for themselves or nominate someone else. Teams competing under recognized governing bodies (USA Track and Field, AAU, and similar) can also be submitted.
What you need to do
If the deadline has not passed for a future cycle, here is what the process looks like:
- Complete the application form at
https://www.usmc-mccs.org/allmarinesports. - Gather your professional Marine biography, a sports biography, your basic training record from Marine Online, and any supporting documents covering your athletic accomplishments for the calendar year.
- Get your commanding officer (O-5 or higher) to endorse the application.
- Email the completed package to
allmarinesports@usmc-mccs.org.
For this cycle, the deadline has passed. Results will be announced via MARADMIN.
Key dates
- Submission deadline (2025 cycle): 31 January 2026 (passed)
- Announcement: Via MARADMIN after HQMC selection
The official version
See MARADMIN 041/26 for the full text.
POC: J. Hines at joel.hines@usmc-mccs.org / 703-432-5472, or M. Sebaaly at michael.sebaaly@usmc-mccs.org / 703-432-9577.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.