Naval Intelligence Awards Program

NIF-Navy League for Exceptional Leadership

The Chief of Naval Operations Naval Intelligence Foundation (NIF) Navy League Award for Exceptional Leadership is presented annually to recognize leadership in providing excellence in operational intelligence support to the Fleet. Any Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard officer, O-4 through O-6, serving in an intelligence billet is eligible to receive the award, which was established in 2000. An awards committee composed of NIP and NLUS members selects the winner winner who is awarded a certificate of recognition, a commemorative wall plaque, an engraved "spy" telescope, an engraved watch, and a 1-year membership in Navy Intelligence Professionals.

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Awardees

2023

LCDR Kenneth M. Panfilio, USN

2022

CDR Jeffrey T. Vanak, USN, NSWDG Director of Intelligence

2021

CDR Brian E. Harpuder, USN (ESG 7/CTF 76 IWC)

2017

CDR Jeffrey P. Buschmann, USN

2016

LCDR Andrew Hamilton, USN

2015

CDR Peter M. Koprowski, USN

2014

CDR Albert Angel, USN

2013

No winner

2012

LCDR Stephany Moore, USN

2011

CDR Michael N. Oluvic, USN

2010

CAPT Carl Inman, USN

2009

LCDR Jason H. Davis, USN

2008

LCDR George M. Lowe, USN

2007

CDR Robert D. Sharp, USN

2006

COL Robert K. Beauchamp, USMC

2005

LCDR Jason L. Ansley, USN

2004

CDR Eric A. Taylor, USN

2003

LCDR D. Mark Houff, USN

2002

CAPT Thomas Bortmes, USN

2001

CDR Samuel J. Cox, USN