NEW FOR 2026: The Navy Sailor of the Year Presentation Coin: The SOY program recognizes the very best all-around Navy sailor in paygrades E-1 through E-6. Sustained superior performance, leadership, self-improvement, command and community involvement, self-expression, military bearing, and appearance are all key facets of the best all-around Sailors. The Sailor of the Year is selected by a selection board that interviews each Sailor of the Quarter Recipient and selects the best sailor for the year. This year's Sailor of the Quarter coin is now a 2 inch dual plate gold silver. The size and shiny gold and silver apprearance sets it aprart and allows it to stand out from the Sailor of the Quarter coins.