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The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lisa C. Potts, USMC (Ret) of Hubert, North Carolina as a recipient of one of the Foundation’s 2026 Annual Awards. She will be honored at the Annual Awards Dinner on April 25 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.
Potts received The Julia Hamblet Award for a lifetime of definitive contributions to preserving and presenting the history of Women Marines. This award is sponsored and judged by the Women Marines Association.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lisa C. Potts, USMC (Ret), enlisted in 1982 and served more than two decades with distinction at commands worldwide, concluding her career as Officer in Charge of the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team, East Coast. Following retirement, she continued her commitment to service through volunteerism, education, and community leadership. She earned a degree in military history, supported humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, and remains actively involved with the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Her contributions have been recognized by numerous organizations and civic leaders. A Life Member of the Women Marines Association, she continues to advance historic preservation and veteran service through her leadership roles.
Potts is among 20 recipients recognized this year for their exceptional portrayal of Marine Corps history, traditions, and culture across a range of disciplines, including photography, documentary filmmaking, journalism, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction writing.
"Through their exceptional talent and authenticity, these outstanding writers, artists, and photographers explore the rich history, traditions, and culture of the Marine Corps,” said MajGen James W. Lukeman, USMC (Ret), the Foundation's President and CEO. "We are privileged to highlight their remarkable work at our Foundation's Annual Awards and hope that their example inspires others to tell the story of our Marine Corps.”
Annual Awards recipients are selected by a panel of accomplished Marines and civilian experts. Past honorees include celebrated novelists, bestselling authors, national columnists, network producers, and active-duty Marines whose work reflects a deep commitment to accurately telling the Marine Corps story, often through firsthand experience in challenging and dangerous environments.
Each award recipient receives a gold medallion and a commemorative brick along the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park pathway adjacent to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
The full list of award recipients is available on the Foundation’s website. For interviews with award recipients, please contact Haylee Sigafoose at hsigafoose@susandavis.com.
