Distinguished Civilian Award
This award recognizes individuals whose work has been of significant importance to the Submarine Force. Some will be in high visibility positions, but of equal importance are those individuals who are less visible but whose work is best understood and appreciated by their associates on the submarine team. The criteria for the Naval Submarine League Distinguished Civilian Award are outlined in COMSUBLANT/COMSUBPAC INSTRUCTION 1650.6D, Enclosure (1), Section 10. Nomination packages should be sent to the Executive Director of the Naval Submarine League by 1 June, 2023.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2023 NOMINATIONS
2022 Distinguished Civilian Award
Mr. Stephen J. Trautman
Citation for Mr. Stephen J. Trautman :
For meritorious service as the Deputy Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Mr. Trautman’s impact on the nuclear submarine force has been significant and enduring. As the Deputy Director for 14 years, he represented the submarine community on both the national and global stages. His oversight of all technical and administrative actions led to significant achievements by the Navy’s nuclear-powered fleet, including over 33 million miles safely steamed on nuclear power and responses to thousands of fleet support requests. Global access expanded to over 150 ports in 50 countries world-wide. Improvement in international relations included efforts to reinvigorate a United States/United Kingdom Royal Navy relationship that significantly contributed to the design of their next generation ballistic missile nuclear-powered submarine. He was involved in the selection and training of all personnel who supervise, operate, and maintain naval nuclear propulsion plants. Mr. Trautman’s leadership, insight, and expertise strengthened the naval reactors organization from within, solidified our partnerships around the world, and greatly improved the warfighting readiness of our nuclear-powered submarines.
Mr. Stephen J. Trautman is most deserving of recognition by the Naval Submarine League to receive the 2022 Distinguished Civilian Award.
2021 Award Winners
Dr. John M. Huckabay
Past Distinguished Civilian Award Winners
2021 Dr. John M. Huckabay
2020 Dr. William F Bundy, Mr. Donald F. McCormack, and Mr. Eric S. Snider
2019 Mr. Steven Schulze and Ms. Sheila M. McNeill
2018 Mr. Fred Harris and Mr. Bill Johnson
2017 Mr. G. Daniel Tyler
2016 Dr. Edward G. Liszka
2015 Mr. Richard R. McNamara
2014 Mr. Thomas C. Conran
2013 Mr. Phillip E. Lantz
2012 Mr. Andrew (Jerry) Razmus and The Honorable John W. Warner
2011 Dr. Robert M. Snuggs
2010 Mr. Walter P. Kitonis III
2009 Mr. Michael Toner
2008 Mr. Thomas C. Schievelbein and Mr. John Welch
2007 Mr. Franklin C. Miller
2006 Mr. Andrew W. Marshall
2005 Dr. David Stanford
2004 Mr. Thomas R. Nutter
2003 Dr. William Browning
2002 Mr. James E. Turner
2001 Dr. John E. Sirmalis
2000 Mr. Richard L. Haver
1999 Mr. Carl H. Schmitt
1998 Dr. John P. Craven and Dr. Waldo K Lyons (posthumously)