SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION
STEPHEN DECATUR JR AWARD

Nominations for 2008 will be accepted until May 15, 2008.
Link to form available at bottom of this page.

Questions/Replacement requests should be submitted to dgarrynavysna@aol.com

Selection:  Selected by the NJROTC unit commander.  One awardee for each category may be
selected annually from each unit.  The selections will be presented to the
Surface Navy Association not later than 15 May.  

Award One
Outstanding FIRST Year NJROTC 
Freshman or Sophomore Cadet

Criteria:  
    - Possess a character reflecting the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment
    - Demonstrates leadership potential
    - Demonstrates an aptitude in NJROTC as evidenced by motivation,
      performance of duty and military bearing
    - Receives a "B" or better in NJROTC during the current year and also
      has a minimum of a cumulative "B" average in academic studies.

Recognition:  A Certificate of Recognition and a ribbon from Surface Navy Association will be presented by the Unit Commander with the participation of the local SNA Chapter where practical.  Navy Recruiters should be invited to attend.

Award Two
Outstanding NJROTC 
Junior Cadet

Criteria:  
    - Possess a character reflecting the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment
    - Demonstrates leadership potential
    - Demonstrates an aptitude in NJROTC as evidenced by motivation,
      performance of duty and military bearing
    - Receives a "B" or better in NJROTC during the current year and also
      has a minimum of a cumulative "B" average in academic studies.

Recognition:  A Certificate of Recognition and a medal from Surface Navy Association will be presented by the Unit Commander with the participation of the local SNA Chapter where practical.  Navy Recruiters should be invited to attend.

Please do not email or mail nominations.

Click Here for Nomination Form

Please submit nominations at least 2 weeks prior to award ceremony.
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