The NIP Capitol Chapter, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Sailors of the Year Award was established in 1995 to recognize exemplary performance, devotion to duty, professionalism, technical competence and leadership of sailors serving at ONI. Currently, one Blue Jacket (E1 E3; added in 2007), one Junior (E4 & E-5) and one Senior (E-6) active duty and one reserve duty enlisted (added in 2005) personnel assigned to ONI are chosen by a selection board convened by Commander, ONI. The award consists of a Certificate of Recognition, $100 cash award and 1-year membership in NIP.