• Must be in the top 10% of the JROTC class academically

• Must be in the top 50% of the class academically

• Must be engaged in extracurricular activities

• Must be in the top 20% of JROTC class in military knowledge

• Demonstrate qualities of discipline, courtesy, and character.

• Must be in the top 10% of the JROTC class academically

• Must be in the top 50% of the class academically

• Must be engaged in extracurricular activities

• Must be in the top 20% of JROTC class in military knowledge

• Demonstrate qualities of discipline, courtesy, and character.

• Awarded annually to one female and one male cadet.

• Be in the top 25% of the academic class

• Demonstrated outstanding leadership traits and possess the potential for assuming positions of increased responsibility

• Participate in integrated-curricular activities that foster both scholastic and military excellence

• Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, respects military discipline and standards, and possesses a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

• Awarded annually to one female and one male cadet.

• Be in the top 25% of the academic class

• Demonstrated outstanding leadership traits and possess the potential for assuming positions of increased responsibility

• Participate in integrated-curricular activities that foster both scholastic and military excellence

• Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, respects military discipline and standards, and possesses a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

• Be in the top 25% of the JROTC class in academics and JROTC subjects.

• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship

• Be in the top 10% of class in academics

• Be in the top 25% of class in JROTC subjects

• Demonstrate qualities of leadership

• Be a leader in all aspects of leadership, not just by title or position

• Be in good academic standing

• Be in the top 25% of the JROTC class

• Demonstrate qualities of dependability

• Demonstrated good character, leadership, and discipline

• Show a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

Founded in 1892, the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, women’s service organization for descendants of patriots who aided the American cause during the War of 1812. The National Society of the Daughters of 1812 award a JROTC cadet that exceeds in the areas of academics, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism, which exemplify the ideals upon which our nation was founded.

The Daughters of the American Colonists foster love for the United States of America and its institutions by all its residents; and to obey its laws and venerate its flag, the emblem of its power and civic righteousness. This award is presented to a cadet that shows love for this nation, the ideals of its forefathers, and the freedoms granted to all people that live in this land. This cadet has shown growth in both strength and achievement.

• Be in the top 25% of the JROTC class

• Demonstrate qualities of dependability

• Demonstrated good character, leadership, and discipline

• Show a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

• demonstrates actions above and beyond the standards set by superiors and peers.

• Be in the top 5% for academic achievement

• Show leadership values

• Exemplifies the Army Core Values

• The cadet must academically be in the top 20 percent of their JROTC class;

• The cadet has previously demonstrated effective leadership skills;

• The cadet has not previously received the award.

• Remain in good academic standing among their peers

• Shows interest in continuing public service or military service

• Complete at least 10 hours of community service

• Show leadership potential within JROTC or other organizations

Awarded to a cadet in recognition of great achievement or improvement

• Be in good academic standing

• Be in the next-to-last year of the program

• Demonstrate a high level of loyalty to the unit, school, and country

• Demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership

• Outstanding military and scholastic grades, involvement with extra-curricular activities and continue with JROTC next school year.

• Top 10% JROTC, top 50% school class (minimum 2.0 GPA).

• Demonstrated ideals of Americanism.

• Outstanding Achievement: Leadership potential qualities, soldierly bearing, and demonstrated good followership.

• Outstanding military and scholastic grades, involvement with extra-curricular activities and continue with JROTC next school year.

• Top 10% JROTC, top 40% school class (minimum 2.5 GPA).

• Demonstrated ideals of Americanism.

• Outstanding Achievement: Leadership, diligence, and the performance of assigned and implied tasks within the Platoon and Squad.

• Outstanding military and scholastic grades, involvement with extra-curricular activities and continue with JROTC next school year.

• Top 10% JROTC, top 30% school class (minimum 2.75 GPA).

• Bearing, appearance, attitude, Company leadership within class.

• Outstanding Leadership: Demonstrated traits of a good leader through Military Excellence in the JROTC Program. Potential for greater responsibility recognized.

• Top 10% JROTC, top 30% school class (minimum 3.0 GPA).

• Dependability, good character, respect for authority and patriotism.

• Demonstrated Leadership, program involvement and personal sacrifice at the Battalion leadership level.

• Leadership traits and abilities mark individual for greater responsibility.

• Outstanding Leadership: Appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and further service to the nation after graduation.

• Hold a positive attitude towards the JROTC and the United States of America

• Hold a leadership position

• Be active in school and community affairs

• Maintain a “B” or higher in all subjects for the previous semester

Be in good standing in all military aspects and scholastics

Show marked improvement in both military and scholastic grades

Indicate by military and scholastic grades, integrated-curricular activities, or individual endeavor a desire to serve his or her country

• Exhibited the best military bearing

• Displays superior personal appearance

• Exemplifies leadership at all levels

• Be in your next to last year in JROTC

• Be in good academic standing

• Demonstrate a high degree of loyalty to the unit, school, community, and country

• Demonstrate exceptional potential in leadership

• Have contributed the most among cadets on campus to encourage and demonstrate Americanism, by deed or conduct during participation in integrated-curricular activities or community projects

• Have demonstrated academic excellence by being in the top 25% of academic class

• Have demonstrated a potential for outstanding leadership by exhibiting qualities of dependability, good citizenship, and patriotism.

• Be in the second to last year in JROTC

• Have demonstrated outstanding leadership traits and possess the potential for assuming positions of increased responsibility

• Have demonstrated academic excellence by being in the top 25% of academic class

• Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, respect military discipline and standards

• Be in the second to last year in JROTC

• Possess a fundamental and patriotic understanding of JROTC

• Be in the top 25% of academic class

• Have encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism by action and deed

• Demonstrated a potential for outstanding leadership

• Be a second- or third-year cadet

• Exhibits a high degree of merit in respect to leadership qualities, all-around excellence in JROTC activities, and community service.

• Be in the top 10% of their JROTC program

• Be in the top 25% of their overall class

honors the crew of the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy vessel in combat. The medal is awarded to a second-year cadet that demonstrates the qualities of Honor, Courage, and in particular, Commitment to the Battalion.

• Cadet shows a high degree of patriotism to the Nation

• Demonstrates a high degree of academic performance and leadership

The cadet must be in the overall top 5% scholastically in their school

Demonstrate a high level of military proficiency

The cadet must learn and keep the traditions and ideals of the U.S. Army Special Forces

• Be in good academic standing

• Present outstanding military bearing in and out of uniform

• Demonstrate a high degree of loyalty to the unit, school, community and country

Warrant Officer Association awards are assigned to cadets that either display a high level of proficiency above the level of their peers or demonstrates a great improvement in a skill area.

Warrant Officer Association awards are assigned to cadets that either display a high level of proficiency above the level of their peers or demonstrates a great improvement in a skill area.

Warrant Officer Association awards are assigned to cadets that either display a high level of proficiency above the level of their peers or demonstrates a great improvement in a skill area.

Warrant Officer Association awards are assigned to cadets that either display a high level of proficiency above the level of their peers or demonstrates a great improvement in a skill area.

• Have a positive attitude

• Outstanding military bearing and conduct in and out of the uniform

• Personal attributes such as self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and judgment

• Patriotism (color guard, drill team, flag protocol team)

• Courtesy

• Growth potential

• The Cadet exemplifies the Core Values of the Vietnam Veterans of America

a. Advocacy

b. Meaningful Achievement

c. Integrity

d. Compassion

e. Camaraderie.

• VVA 1079 strongly suggests that your selected Cadet have an additional year to wear the VVA JROTC medal/ribbon (NOTE: Cadet may be awarded a second award).

• Cadet is in the upper 25 percent of his class academically.

• The Cadet is in the top 25 percent of their unit in JROTC achievements – Classes emphasizing JROTC course of study.

• The Cadet must submit a 500-word essay on "What my training and participation in JROTC has meant to me" to the VVA Chapter 1079 JRTOC Award committee, for consideration for

Reserve Officer Association (ROA) JROTC award is presended to a cadet in the program for recognition of outstanding achivement and execptional leadership ability. To be eligible for this awae the cadet must:

• Be in the second year of a three-year program or the third year of a four-year program

• Be in a good academic standing

• Demonstrate exceptional potential in leadership

• Not have previously received this award.