LT Kenneth H. Johnson, while serving as Advisor for Minority Affairs at the United States Naval Academy in 1970, sought methods to improve minority interest in recruitment efforts and participation in the Naval Academy's Blue and Gold Program. [3] In 1971, faced with finding qualified naval officer candidates from minority communities, CAPT Emerson Emory, CAPT Claude Williams, CDR Emmanuel Jenkins, CWO James Harris and LT Johnson began to discuss forming an organization to assist minority officer recruitment. An organizational meeting was held at the Hilton Inn in Annapolis, Maryland in 1972 and NNOA was founded. CAPT Emerson Emory was elected the first president of NNOA.
Since October 1982, National Naval Officers Association has maintained its tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization.[4][5]
The chapter awarded a total of $52,000 in scholarship money to 33 students from 11 high schools in the District of Columbia and Virginia at the annual Ester Boone Scholarship Dinner.[6]
The Washington, D.C. chapter has administered an Ester Boone Memorial Scholarship Programme. At its 2016 banquet, the chapter awarded scholarships amounting to more than $40,000, bringing the total awarded since 1992 to over $250,000.[7]
In July 2022, the organization marked its 50th anniversary with a symposium in Annapolis, Maryland, including an awards luncheon where Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday addressed attendees.[8][9]
The association reported total revenue of $206,844 and expenses of $206,040 the year 2024, with total assets of $214,055.[4][10]
Annual conference
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 24, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead speaks during the 36th Annual National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) professional development and training conference. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class R.J. Stratchko/Released)
The National Naval Officers Association's National Conference, held annually during July, includes many hours of educational and professional development workshops, seminars, and exhibits designed to enhance the professional knowledge of attendees while increasing overall awareness of issues affecting the sea service.
The first annual meeting, the Professional Development and Training Symposium, was held in San Diego, California in 1973. In 2017 the theme was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.”,[11] 2018 was “Embracing Diversity to Strengthen the Sea Services”,[12] 2019 was “Charting a Course for Tomorrow’s Leaders”,[13] 2023 was "NNOA: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Through Mentorship & Professional Development".[14]
In July 2010, the NNOA joined together with the Naval Service Officers (ANSO) for the first combined Professional Development and Training Conference.[15]
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