NGAUS Awards Program Detail & Nomination Form
Link: https://www.ngaus.org/about-ngaus/awards
Awards POC 1LT Marshall Kaohu Nishimura (marshall.a.kaohunishimura.mil@mail.mil)
*ALL AWARD INFO REMAIN THE SAME
Individual Awards:
- NGAUS Awards Program
The NGAUS Awards Program recognizes outstanding National Guard men and women, as well as individuals and organizations outside of the Guard, who have made significant efforts to help advance NGAUS and its mission. You play an important role in helping us identify and honor deserving people through our nomination process.
Harry S. Truman Award
Association’s highest honor for sustained and exceptional contributions to the security of the United States by a civilian or military leader
Montgomery Medal
Outstanding support of NGAUS objectives by any individual or organization
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
Outstanding contributions to the National Guard by an elected official
Patrick Henry Award
Exceptional service to the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard or NGAUS by a local official, civic leader or legislative staffer
Distinguished Service Medal
For contributions to NGAUS by military or Defense Department civilians
Meritorious Service Award
Outstanding achievements on behalf of the National Guard or NGAUS by a civilian or military officer
Meritorious Service Certificate may be awarded at the state/local level in lieu of the Meritorious Service Award.
Valley Forge Cross for Heroism
For acts of heroism by active duty Guard members
Valley Forge Certificate may be awarded at the state/local level in lieu of the Valley Forge Cross award.
Garde Nationale Trophy
Significant achievements of members of the National Guard in their civilian endeavors
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Outstanding achievements and service by Army and Air National Guard junior officers
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Outstanding achievements and service by National Guard Warrant Officers (WO1-CW3)
Unit Awards:Army
Air (The appropriate publication for Air Guard unit awards is ANGI-36-2802).