Individual Awards
Awards are important symbols of recognition and a means of publicly recognizing and rewarding exemplary and/or meritorious acts in the performance of duty or heroism that are above and beyond that normally expected and that distinguish the individual from others performing similar acts or services.
Each year at Convention, the Navy League presents these two awards to members who have demonstrated significant contribution to the Navy Leagues mission to informing the American people and their government that the US is a maritime nation and its defense and economic well-being are dependent upon a strong sea service.
Scroll of Honor
The Scroll of Honor is the second highest award of the Navy League on the national level, and the highest award on the region, area, and council levels. It may be awarded to government employees, uniformed or civilian, who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the furtherance of Navy League programs; and/or individuals (including Navy League members), companies, or corporations that have made similar contributions. During any fiscal year, the maximum numbers of Scrolls of Honor that can be awarded are as follows: Council-1; Area-1; Region-3; and National-5. Approval for awards in excess of the above maximums may be requested from the National Chair of the National Awards Committee. At the national level, this award must be approved by the National Awards Committee; at the region level by the Chair of the Awards Committee; at the area level by the Region President; and at the council level by the council’s Board of Directors. National Scrolls of Honor are prepared by Navy League Headquarters for presentation at an appropriate event. Regions, areas, and councils are provided with the certificate template for preparation locally.
2024 Scroll of Honor Winner
Donald Anderson, Lynn Atkinson, David Livingston, Jane Ferreira
Meritorious Citation
The Meritorious Citation is the highest award under the cognizance of the Navy League’s National Awards Committee. It is awarded to government employees, uniformed or civilian, who have made significant contributions to the maintenance and improvement of the national security of the United States and to the strengthening of its maritime forces; individuals, companies, or corporations making similar significant contributions to national programs of the League at the national level; and/or any member of the Navy League who has made a significant contribution to national programs of the League at the national level. Recommendations for this award may be made by any National Director or Council President. The basis of the recommendation should be set forth in a detailed letter and include the name of the proposer, nominee, address, Navy League title, the nominee’s Navy League background, and the nominee’s specific contributions. If approved by the National Awards Committee, the recommendations are forwarded to the Executive Committee for final approval. Only five Meritorious Citations may be awarded in any one calendar year, and all are at the national level.
Certificate of Appreciation
The Certificate of Appreciation may be awarded by the Navy League on the national, region, area and council levels to government employees, uniformed or civilian, who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the furtherance of Navy League programs; and/or individuals (including Navy League members), companies, or corporations who have made similar contributions.
During any fiscal year, the maximum number of Certificates of Appreciation that can be awarded are as follows: Council-12; Area-2; Region-7; and National-10. Approval for awards in excess of the above maximums may be requested from the National Chair of the National Awards Committee. At the national level, this award must be approved by the National Awards Committee; at the region level by the Chair of the Awards Committee; at the area level by the Region President; and at the council level by the council’s Board of Directors. National Certificates of Appreciation are prepared by Navy League Headquarters for presentation at an appropriate event. Regions, areas, and councils are provided with the certificate template certificate for preparation locally.”
2024 Certificate of Appreciation Winner
Robin Graf, Daniel McCort, Michele Langford, Ward Cook, Thomas Clark
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