Awards Nomination Form
Minuteman of the Year Certificate

Individual Awards

Awards SOP

For more information, email awards@eangus.org

Awards Committee Chair – CMSgt Celia Alosi (AZ)
Vice-Chair – Adrienne Collins (MI)

 

PURPOSE: To provide special recognition to any member who serves as the President of EANGUS. The President assumes great responsibility and the position requires special dedication and devotion to EANGUS and the National Guard. This award was previously known as the President’s Award and was renamed in 1984 at the thirteenth annual conference of EANGUS, after the first EANGUS President Robert L. Spencer. Through his leadership and dedication and that of others, EANGUS became a reality and this tradition is carried on by all those who serve as President.

ELIGIBILITY: Any member who serves a successful term as President of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS).

CRITERIA:

  1. Be elected as President of EANGUS
  2. Be appointed President by the Executive Council to serve a remaining vacant term of the presidency completing the term of office as required by the by-laws.

AWARD: The award will be determined by EANGUS and will include an engraved plaque containing the President’s rank and full name, date and location of presentation, and term served as the EANGUS President.

PURPOSE: To provide a means of recognition to any person who distinguishes themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States.

ELIGIBILITY: To any individual who meets the criteria as listed below.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have contributed outstanding and exceptional service to the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States.
  2. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification for this award, it must be of such a nature that it stands out above all others. Particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed outstanding and exceptional service of a sustained nature.

AWARD: The award is a Minuteman statue mounted on a wooden base, with an engraved plaque containing the recipient’s rank and full name, and the date and location of presentation.

 

 

PURPOSE: To provide a means of recognition to any person who distinguishes themselves with outstanding and exceptional service of a patriotic nature to the United States Government or Armed Forces of the United States.

ELIGIBILITY: To any individual who meets the criteria as listed below.

CRITERIA:  

  1. An individual must have contributed outstanding and exceptional service to the United States Government, demonstrating love and devotion to the United States, and vigorous support for the members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  2. Although a single accomplishment or act may be deemed a qualification for this award, it must be of such a nature that it stands out above all others. Particular consideration should be given those individuals who have contributed outstanding and exceptional service of a sustained nature.

AWARD: The award will determined by EANGUS and will include an engraved plaque containing the award’s title, recipient’s full name, and the date and location of presentation.

PURPOSE: To provide a means of recognition to any person who distinguishes themselves with an outstanding contribution to the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS).

ELIGIBILITY: To any individual who is a non-voting member or a non-member who meets the criteria as listed below. This includes associate and corporate members.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have contributed exceptional service to the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) or the National Guard.
  2. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification for this award, particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed exceptional service of a sustained nature.

AWARD: The award will be determined by EANGUS and will include an engraved plaque containing the award’s title, recipient’s full name, and the date and location of presentation.

 

PURPOSE: To recognize an individual’s distinguished (prolonged) service or accomplishments on behalf of EANGUS, to include contributions and service at the National, Area, or State level.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current dues-paying or Life member of EANGUS. Membership will be verified with EANGUS National Office.

CRITERIA: 

  1. An individual must have demonstrated outstanding service to EANGUS, their assigned Area, or their State Association.
  2. Superior performance of normal duty or a single accomplishment will not alone justify the award. An individual must have distinguished contributions over an extended period of time to clearly merit this award.

AWARD: The award is a certificate pre-printed with the words Distinguished Service Award at the top, along with the recipient’s rank and full name, followed by the typed narrative, and signature of the EANGUS President.

PURPOSE: To recognize an individual’s exceptionally meritorious service to EANGUS, to include contributions and service at the National, Area, or State level.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current dues-paying or Life member of EANGUS. Membership will be verified with EANGUS National Office.

CRITERIA: The following criteria shall serve as a guideline in the selection of recipients:

  1. An individual must have demonstrated exceptionally meritorious service to EANGUS, their assigned Area, or their State Association.
  2. A single act or accomplishment that is meritorious in nature may justify a recipient for this award.

AWARD: The award is a pre-printed certificate with the words Meritorious Service Award at the top, along with the recipient’s rank and full name, followed by the typed narrative, and signature of the EANGUS President.

 

 

PURPOSE: To recognize an individual for outstanding service performed on behalf of EANGUS.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current dues-paying or Life member of EANGUS. Membership will be verified with EANGUS National Office.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have contributed outstanding service to EANGUS.
  2. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification for this award, particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed outstanding service in a sustained service to EANGUS at the National level.

AWARD: The award is a pre-printed certificate with the words Citation for Meritorious Service at the top, along with the recipient’s rank and full name, followed by the typed narrative, and signed by the EANGUS President.

 

PURPOSE: To provide recognition and/or appreciation to members of the EANGUS Auxiliary for their support in our legislative efforts through their “grass roots” effort.

ELIGIBILITY: To any paid member of EANGUS Auxiliary who has helped EANGUS promote its goals through the legislative process, by means of “grass roots” writing, telephoning and personal contact.

CRITERIA: Any individual who is a member of the EANGUS Auxiliary, who distinguishes themselves in “grass roots” efforts in legislative priorities, promotes the status, welfare, and the professionalism of the enlisted members of the United States of America military personnel.

AWARD: The award is a pen set with an engraved plate including the award’s name, the full name of the recipient, and the date and location of the presentation.

PURPOSE: To recognize a current member of the United States Congress or United States Senate for contributions made to the National Guard. ELIGIBILITY: Any current member of U.S Congress/U.S. Senate.

CRITERIA: A member of U.S. Congress/U.S. Senate must have contributed outstanding and exceptional service to the National Guard.

AWARD: The award is an eagle statue on a wooden base, with an engraved plate which includes the name of the award, name of recipient and location and date of presentation.

PURPOSE: To recognize a Staffer of the U.S. Congress/U.S. Senate.

ELIGIBILITY: Congressional Staffer.

CRITERIA: Any Staffer who has made a significant contribution to the EANGUS Legislative Program.

AWARD: The award is an eagle bust mounted on a wooden base, with an engraved plate that includes the name of the award, name of recipient and location and date of presentation.

PURPOSE: To recognize a Corporate Sponsor for outstanding contributions to EANGUS.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be a current EANGUS Corporate Sponsor

CRITERIA: A Corporate Sponsor must have contributed outstanding and exceptional service to the Enlisted Association National Guard of the United States.

AWARD: The award is a wooden plaque which includes an engraved plate with the words “EANGUS Heritage Award”, as well as the name of the corporate partner’s company name, and the location and date of presentation.

PURPOSE: To recognize the top enlisted Air and Army National Guard persons from each EANGUS chartered State, Territory, District of Columbia and National Guard Bureau Title 10.

ELIGIBILITY: To any current dues-paying or life member of EANGUS member who has distinguished himself or herself by being selected as the top enlisted Soldier/Airmen, NCO, Senior NCO, or First Sergeant, from their respective State, Territory or National Guard Bureau Title 10, in the enlisted grades of El-E9.

CRITERIA:

  1. Individual must have been selected as the outstanding enlisted E1-E9 enlisted Soldier/Airmen, NCO, Senior NCO, First Sergeant, from their respective States, Territory, or National Guard Bureau Title 10.
  2. Recipient must be in the grade of E1-E9, selection is based on the criteria established by each State, Territory, or National Guard Bureau Title 10.

AWARD: The award is the EANGUS Minuteman Certificate with the recipient’s rank, full name, and State.

 

PURPOSE: To recognize an individual involved in saving or attempting to save a life beyond the requirements of duty.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current annual or life member of EANGUS and the National Guard of the United States.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have been involved in saving or attempting to save a life.
  2. It is not necessary that the recipient risks their own life or endangers their personal safety in performing this act.
  3. This act can be in the performance of his or her duty as a National Guardsmen on or off duty.
  4. Recipient must be in the grade of E1-E9.
  5. Documentation of this act must be submitted with nomination.

AWARD: The award consists of a wooden plaque containing the recipient’s rank, full name, and date of presentation. The recipient also receives the Humanitarian Medallion (EANGUS logo on silver medallion) which is hung by a red/white/blue ribbon.

PURPOSE: To recognize an individual who has put their life at risk by taking action beyond the requirements of duty.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current annual or life member of EANGUS and the National Guard of the United States.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have performed a life-saving act, at the possible risk of his or her own life.
  2. This act can be in the performance of his or her duty as a National Guardsmen on or off duty.
  3. Recipient must be in the grade of E1-E9.
  4. Documentation of this act must be submitted with nomination.

AWARD: The award consists of a wooden plaque, containing the recipient’s rank, full name, and date of presentation. The recipient also receives the Heroism Medallion (EANGUS logo on gold medallion) which is hung by a red/white/blue ribbon.

 

PURPOSE: To recognize an outstanding retiree.

ELIGIBILITY: To any current or life member of EANGUS who retired from the National Guard.

CRITERIA:

  1. Must be a current member of State and National Association prior to retirement from the National Guard and must have retained membership for (5) five years prior to retirement.
  2. An individual must have demonstrated a lifelong distinguished and honorable service while promoting the highest of standards and perpetuating the theme and spirit of EANGUS.
  3. Extraordinary performance of a single act or duty will not normally justify this award in and of itself. The recipient must have unique and distinguishable contributions extending over a lifelong period of time. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification, particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed distinguishable service for a sustained period of time.
  4. An individual must have contributed distinguished and honorable service to the United States Government, The Armed Forces of the United States, and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) or any state-chartered association.
  5. Be a supporter of the EANGUS Auxiliary and its initiatives.

AWARD: The award will be determined by EANGUS and will include an engraved plate containing the name of the award, recipient’s rank and full name, and the location and date of presentation.

PURPOSE: To provide a means of recognition to any person who distinguishes himself or herself with outstanding and exceptional service to the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States by an EANGUS Auxiliary member.

ELIGIBILITY: To any current, life, or associate member of the EANGUS Auxiliary who meets the criteria as listed below.

CRITERIA:

  1. An individual must have contributed outstanding and exceptional service to the EnlistedAssociation of the National Guard of the United States.
  2. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification for this award, it must be of such a nature that stands out above all others. Particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed outstanding and exceptional service of a sustained nature.

AWARD: The award will be determined by EANGUS and will include an engraved plate containing the name of the award, recipient’s rank and full name, and the location and date of presentation.

PURPOSE: To recognize State Associations or Auxiliaries, EANGUS Areas, or EANGUS members for publications/newsletters, websites, promotional item, or other media support which promotes the organization and furthers the professionalism of EANGUS and our members.

ELIGIBILITY: Any current State Association, Auxiliary, or Area whose publication/ newsletter, website, or promotional item meets one of the categories shown in Annex C.

CRITERIA: The period covered by the award is from 1 January – 31 December of the previous year. Refer to Annex C, located within the Awards SOP for details concerning the contest categories and criteria.

AWARD: The award will be determined by EANGUS and will include the name of the award and category, publication or organization’s name, and the date.

PURPOSE: This award was developed by Schneider National to recognize an employer who has demonstrated outstanding support to the enlisted members of the National Guard. This award belongs to Schneider National who annually presents their award to the recipient during the EANGUS National Conference.

ELIGIBILITY: Employers of National Guard members

BACKGROUND: The Al Schneider Memorial Award for Employer Excellence is named on behalf of A. J. “Al” Schneider, the founder of Schneider National Inc, the leading provider of premium truckload and intermodal services. In 1996, the Defense Department recognized Schneider National with the first-ever “Employer Support Freedom Award” for its continued support program for associates deployed to Bosnia. In 2003, the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve named Schneider National a “My Employer is a Patriot” certificate of appreciation recipient in recognition of the company’s employment policies and practices that are supportive of employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserves. A corporate sponsor of EANGUS, Schneider National’s founder Al Schneider is the namesake for this award presented annually by Schneider National to an employer who demonstrates support for employees in the National Guard and Reserves. About 1,000 Guardsmen and Reservists work for Schneider National, and more than 100 of them were called up during Operation Desert Storm. Nearly 25% of the company’s associates have military experience. Associates in the military receive full pay and benefits for up to six months while they are on military leave. Al Schneider himself was a First Sergeant with the Wisconsin Army National Guard during his rewarding life.

AWARD: The award is a customized jade marble plaque, purchased by Schneider National, bearing the bust of Mr. Al Schneider, with a gold antique die-cast plate affixed to it. The plate indicates the name of the employer who was selected as the recipient, as well as the date and location of the presentation.