The Hathcock Award
The Hathcock Award is presented to recognize an individual who, in the opinion of the Small Arms Committee Executive Board, has made significant contributions in operational employment and tactics of small arms weapons systems which have impacted the readiness and capabilities of the U.S. military or law enforcement. A significant contribution is considered to be a superior performance of duties in an operational environment or the development of tactics or training.
The Hathcock Award is named in honor of Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock, II, USMC, a career Marine who dedicated his life to the service of this country in both the military and law enforcement communities. He was honest, tactful, considerate, courageous, quietly proud and determined in all things and all places from the range to the battlefield. "The Gunny" not only distinguished himself in combat as a scout-sniper, but also as a competitive marksman and trainer. In his capacity as a trainer, he not only significantly impacted the current United States Marine Corps Scout-Sniper Program, but also influenced the sniper programs of the other military services and similar law enforcement programs nationwide.
Such contributions would be easily recognized as "excellence" in industry leadership and responsiveness in cases where National security priorities require attention to meet urgent needs in either peace or war time.
Hathcock Award Winners:
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2023 | MSGT Terry Gower, USA |
| 2022 | Dr. Brett Bagwell |
| 2021 | Not awarded, Covid year |
| 2020 | MSGT Kevin Owens |
| 2019 | Bryan Litz |
| 2018 | Stephen Toboz, Jr. |
| 2017 | Todd Hodnett |
| 2016 | W. Hays Parks |
| 2015 | SGM Pete Gould, USA (Ret) |
| 2014 | Not Awarded |
| 2013 | MSG Jim Smith |
| 2012 | MSgt Craig R. LaMudge, USAF (Ret) |
| 2011 | SGM Jason Beighley |
| 2010 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 2009 | Lt. Commander Robert J. Thomas |
| 2008 | J. Buford Boone |
| 2007 | American Snipers.org |
| 2006 | Allen Boothby |
| 2005 | Pat Mitternight |
| 2004 | Steve Holland |
| 2003 | Larry Vickers |
| 2002 | Jim Owens |
| 2001 | Bart Bartholomew |
| 2000 | Charles B. Mawhinney |
| 1999 | Carlos Hathcock |