Commandant Dean Lawton presents the first ever Department of New York presentation of the Victor T. Fisher award to Marines Michael Pisciotti and Steve Topilnycky.

The Victor T. Fisher award can be awarded by ANY National or Department Commandant to a member of their Board of Trustees who best exemplifies the principles of the United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps League and Marine Fisher.

Marine Fisher was a National Honorary Commandant in 1995.

Pictured (Left to Right): Department Jr. Vice Commandant Michael Pisciotti, Department Commandant Dean Lawton Sr., Department Adjutant Paymaster Steve Topilnycky

16 June 2024: Correction: We have come to learn that Marine Scott Van Grol was awarded the Victor T. Fisher Award by Department Commandant William McGowan in 2013, while Marine Van Grol served as Department Adjutant. At this time, we are not aware of any additional recipients. As such, Marine Van Grol appears to have been the first recipient of this award.