The annual Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Delbert D. Black Leadership Award recipient was announced Nov. 17.

Master Chief Petty Officer Timothy A. Preabt, command master chief of Navy Recruiting District, Denver, received the award for his commitment to Sailors and family well-being as a precursor to mission success.

"This award recognizes leadership of Sailors and to do that, one must be authentic, competent and courageous in all aspects of not only their job, but their life," said MCPON Steven S. Giordano. "Master Chief Preabt exemplifies those traits and we are proud to honor him for doing so."

The award recognizes the performance of senior enlisted leaders who exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in displaying the principles of deckplate leadership. Candidates are nominated on the basis of their personal example of excellence, commitment to developing Sailors and enforcement of standards.

As the CMC of a recruiting district, Preabt demonstrates sound judgment on all matters pertinent to the welfare and morale of the crew and their families and keeps Sailors, officers and civilians enthusiastic about their jobs and the role each contributes to the command mission.

"Taking care of sailors means more than being a watchdog for quality of life," said Commander Renee C. Tanaka, commanding officer of NRD Denver. "To Master Chief Preabt, it means demanding personal accountability at every level, executing on the basics, and taking ownership of one's actions, both personally and mission-related."

Candidates for the award are considered annually through a ranking and review before one senior enlisted leader is chosen as representing the characteristics of MCPON Delbert D. Black, the Navy's first MCPON. A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, Black was an exceptional deckplate leader committed to Sailor and family advocacy. In January of 1967, he assumed the office and served as an advisor to the chief of naval operations on matters dealing with enlisted personnel issues.


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