Wyoming National Guard Association Awards

Wyoming NGA Awards Chairperson:  Shelley Fuerst

                                                               shelley.fuerst@wychey.ang.af.mil

                                                               307-772-6095

MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE

WAR 600-8-22, para. 3-9.

1. Description.

(1)   Medal.  A bronze medal cross overlaid with a square placard.  Centered within the placard is a buffalo in the center of a seal.

(2) Ribbon.  The ribbon is 1/38 inches wide and consists of the following vertical stripes:  7/16 inch Blue; 1/4 inch White; 1/4 inch Red 1/4 inch White and 7/16 inch Blue.

2. Eligibility/Criteria.  Awarded to:

(1)   Any person, as a member of the Wyoming National Guard, who distinguishes himself/herself by courageous conduct at the risk of his/her life, above, and beyond the call of duty.

(2) Any National Guard member, other military service member or civilian, who distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the State of Wyoming or United States in a duty of great responsibility.

(3) Any Person who by selfless and untiring activities in connection with the Wyoming National Guard has rendered a distinct service in furthering the interests of and promoting the security and welfare of the state.

(4) Any individual who, by unselfish and untiring activities in connection with the Wyoming National Guard, has rendered a distinct service in furthering the interests of and in promoting the Wyoming national Guard.

3. Procedure.  Each higher headquarters unit has a Wyoming National Guard Association representative assigned.  This assignment should be posted on the bulletin board of the higher headquarters and on each subordinate unit’s bulletin board.  These appointed representatives can instruct personnel in the proper procedure to follow.  Contact the State Awards Officer/NCO for information on who to contact at the Wyoming National Guard Association for assistance in recommending this award.  (Send requests for award of the Medal for Excellence through the WY NGA Awards Chairperson listed above.)
4. Subsequent Awards.  There is no recent history of a subsequent award ever being awarded.  For acts of valor or heroism, a bronze “V” will be awarded.
5. Approval Authority.  The approval authority for this award is the Adjutant General
6. Presentation.  The Governor, Adjutant General or the President of the Wyoming National Guard Association will present the Medal for Excellence at an appropriate ceremony.

NOTE:  FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY AWARDED THE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE, ADDITIONAL MEDAL SETS (INCLUDES LARGE MEDAL, MINI MEDAL, AND RIBBON) ARE AVAILABLE FOR $30.  EXTRA RIBBONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.  MINI MEDALS FOR THE MESS DRESS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $8.00.

[Recipient Listing]                  [Picture of Medal]

NGAUS AWARDS PROGRAM 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense  

Montgomery Medal  

Charles Dick Medal of Merit

Patrick Henry Award

Distinguished Service Medal

Meritorious Service Award

Meritorious Service Certificate

Valley Forge Cross for Heroism

Valley Forge Certificate

Garde Nationale Trophy

UNIT AWARDS

Army National Guard

Major General Milton A. Reckord Trophy         [NGR 672-1]

Certificate of Victory

Pershing Plaque

Air National Guard – Due to NGB not later than 1 March

Spaatz Trophy                           

Distinguished Flying Unit Plaques

Mission Support Trophy                                          [ANGI 36-2802]

Distinguished Mission Support Plaques

William W. Spruance Safety Award

EANGUS AWARDS PROGRAM

Group Awards

Certificate of Appreciation                                                                               

            Area Membership Competition                                                            

Individual Awards

Robert L. Spencer President’s Award                                                                          

Minuteman Award                                                                                                       

Concord Minuteman Plaque                                                                                         

Distinguished Service Award                                                                                        

Meritorious Service Award                                                                                          

Citation for Outstanding Service                                                                        

Minuteman of the Year Award                                                                         

The Pen is Mightier than the Musket Award                                                                 

The Eagle Award                                                                                                         

The Militia Award                                                                                                        

NGB Minuteman of the Year                                                                                       

The Heritage Award                                                                                                    

Strength Maintenance Soldier/Airmen/NCO of the Year Award                                   

NGB Strength Maintenance Soldier/Airmen/NCO Personnel of the Year                      

EANGUS Humanitarian Award                                                                                   

EANGUS Heroism Award      

Nomination Due Dates for EANGUS Awards

DATE                         DESTINATION

15 January                    Blank application to State Presidents

15 March                     Return completed applications to Area Chairperson

15 April                        Return certified application to WCFA Awards Committee

August                          Awards presented at EANGUS Annual Conference