National 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.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award can be awarded only to members of the Navy League and is the highest award that falls into this limited category. It is presented annually at an appropriate event during the National Convention to a member who has made outstanding contributions to
the Navy League, especially during the preceding calendar year. Recommendations for this award are solicited from National Directors and Council Presidents. 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 his/her specific contributions. The recipient receives an engraved medal and a certificate.
2024 DSA Winner
Pamela Ammerman
Hall of Fame Award
The Hall of Fame award has been presented since 1988 to Navy Leaguers who have been members for twenty-five (25) or more years and who have served in a volunteer capacity
throughout that time, making significant contributions, particularly on the national level. Nominations for the Hall of Fame shall be submitted only by the National President or Past National Presidents. 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 his/her specific contributions. Selectees receive a certificate, and their names are added to a bronze plaque displayed at Navy League Headquarters.
Award Honorees
2024 National Convention: Larry Salter presents the Distinguished Service Award to Kevin Torcolini (Pictured Above: Thomas Zwolfer Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council President, Kevin Torcolini, Larry Salter Navy League President Elect)
2023 National Convention: Congratulations to our Hall of Fame recipient, Nanci Pruter!
2023 National Convention: Congratulations to our Distinguished Service Award recipient, Gerard (Jerry) St. Germain! (Pictured Above: Gerald Saunders, accepting the award of St. Germain’s behalf)
