To surround the The Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is presented annually to a person or persons who, in the judgment of the USMCCCA board of directors has or have made an especially significant contribution to the perpetuation of the ideals, traditions, stature and achievements of the United States Marine Corps.
The award shall be made only to civilian practitioners of mass communications.
The award was established by the USMCCCA IN 1968 to provide special recognition to civilian mass communication practitioners who, through their professional efforts, dispense exceptional and factual portrayals of the idealism performance, achievements and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
The Distinguished Performance Award reflects the dedication of the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Associations and its members to professional excellence in the field of public communications, and recognition of the vital role of media in informing the public, shaping public opinion and eliciting the understanding and support of the United States Marine Corps.
| 2011 Charles “Chip” Jones 2010 Tom Hanks 2009 Col. John Grider Miller (USMC Ret.) 2008 James “Jim” Brady 2007 James “Jim” Lehrer 2006 Walter Ford 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Joseph L. Galloway 2000 James Bradley 1999 J. Robert Moskin/ Edwin H. Simmons 1998 Zell Miller 1997 Dale Dye 1996 Bruce H. Norton 1995 Johnnie M. Clark 1994 Clayton R. Barrow 1993 James H. Webb Jr. 1992 NO AWARD GIVEN 1991 W. E. Butterworth III 1990 NO AWARD GIVEN 1989 Garry M. Cameron |
1988 Tom Bartlett 1987 Glen Hargett 1986 David D. Duncan 1985 Bill D. Ross 1984 Robert Conrad 1983 Louis R. Lowery 1982 Marvin Wolf 1981 Keyes Beech 1980 NO AWARD GIVEN 1979 William Manchester 1978 J. Robert Moskin 1977 NO AWARD GIVEN 1976 Mel Jones 1975 Charles Waterhouse 1974 Richard S. Stark 1973 Joe Rosenthal 1972 William L. Hendricks 1971 Donald L. Dickson 1970 Jack Lewis 1969 Jim G. Lucas 1968 Robert C. Miller |
