National and Regional AwardsThe annual awards period of consideration is the 2020 calendar year (01 January 2020 to 31 December 2020). Nomination packages for all awards, except the Rear Admiral Tomaszeski Squadron Commanding Officer Leadership Award, must be forwarded to your NHA Regional President by 20 January 2021 and regional award winners should be forwarded to the NHA National Awards Vice President by 10 February 2021. Nominations for the Rear Admiral Tomaszeski Squadron Commanding Officer Leadership Award must be forwarded by individual units to their respective isic (CAGs may endorse nominations for selection by TYCOMS) by 20 January 2021. Each isic will select one winner and forward directly to the NHA National Awards Vice President by 10 February 2021. The overall winner will be selected by the NHA Directors at Large. A naval message will be relased in March, 2021 announcing the 2020 National NHA award winners. Rear Adm. Tomaszeski Squadron Commanding Officer Leadership Award This award is given to a helicopter-designated officer in an O-5 command position in recognition of his or her unit's overall excellence and positive command climate. The recipient must exemplify an outstanding example, and have the ability to motivate subordinates and enforce standards. Notes: a. Use of the templates is mandatory. Awards templates have been updated to mirror the CNAF annual award format. All submissions must include an electronic copy of the award. Contact information for each nominee including e-mail address and phone number is required with their submission. b. Individuals must be a rotary winged aviator to be considered for Training Command Instructor Pilot of the Year and Shipboard Pilot of the Year Awards. c. Rescue Swimmer of the Year Award nominations may be for an overwater or overland rescue. d. Templates, guidelines, timelines, and national/regional POCs are listed on the NHA Awards Template web page link. e. When warranted, individuals may be nominated for more than one award. f. Request Shipboard Helicopter Pilot of the Year Award nominations be submitted to the NHA Region closest to the ships homeport. g. Social Security Numbers are no longer required. As the NHA National Vice President for Awards, I look forward to working with you and thank you for your continued support of NHA. If you have any questions, I can be reached at [email protected] CDR Mike Silver, USN. Single Action AwardsAircrew of the Year (Deployed) Aircrew of the Year (Non-Deployed) Rescue Swimmer of the Year Sustained Performance AwardsPilot of the Year Shipboard Helicopter Pilot of the Year Fleet Instructor Pilot of the Year: Training Command Pilot of the Year Aircrew Instructor of the Year Aircrewman of the Year Maintenance Officer of the Year Senior Enlisted Maintainer (E-6 — E-9) of the Year Junior Enlisted Maintainer (E-5 or Below) of the Year Best Scribe Service to NHA Lifelong Service to NHA Membership Requirements for Awards
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