Chief of Naval Personnel is seeking nominations for the 2016 Spirit of Hope award, as well as the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award, which must be submitted by Feb. 28.

The awards are named in honor of legendary supporters of service members and their families. Navy is seeking worthy applicants who are either individuals or organizations who will be recognized for their accomplishments during calendar year 2016.

The Spirit of Hope Award is presented to individuals or organizations that embody the core values of Bob Hope, who gave generously to military men and women for five decades. The Fisher Award recognizes private sector individuals or organizations that demonstrate exceptional patriotism and humanitarian service for members of the U. S. Armed Forces or their families as inspired by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, founders of the Fisher Houses.

Those who submit their nomination will be considered for both awards. Nomination criteria and instructions were announced in NAVADMIN 272/16.

Additional information is found for the pair of awards at the following web links:

www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/readiness/pages/spiritofhopeaward.aspx

http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/05000%20General%20Management%20Security%20and%20Safety%20Services/05-00%20General%20Admin%20and%20Management%20Support/5061.16.pdf.

Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and endorsed by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (MPT&E) (OPNAV N1) and forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy.

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