Trophies, Awards &
Ceremonials Manual
Published for the 2023 Spring National Executive
Committee Meetings
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Trophies, Awards &
Ceremonials Manual
Presented by the National Organization of The American Legion
Prepared By:
Internal Affairs Commission
National Headquarters, The American Legion
Indianapolis, IN
2023 EDITION
The recipients listed in this manual are for member year 2022.
The 2023 recipients will be listed in the 2024 edition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TROPHIES AND AWARDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
THE AMERICAN LEGION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AMERICANISM AWARDS
American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bob Feller American Legion Pitching Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Commissioner of Baseball Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dr. Irvin L. “Click” Cowger Memorial R.B.I. Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Ford C. Frick Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr. Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
George W. Rulon Baseball Player of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
The Howard P. Savage, Junior Baseball Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
James F. Daniel, Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The American Legion Baseball Slugger Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ralph T. O’Neil Education Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The American Legion Baseball “Big Stick” Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Spafford National Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Francis M. Redington Sportsmanship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Daniel J. O’Connor Americanism Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The American Legion and Scouting “Square Knot” Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The American Legion National Education Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
INTERNAL AFFAIRS AWARDS
The American Legion Canadian Friendship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The International Amity Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62
The American Legion Air Force Academy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
The American Legion Coast Guard Academy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
The American Legion Merchant Marine Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
The American Legion Military Academy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
The American Legion Naval Academy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
CHILDREN AND YOUTH AWARD
Department Award for 100% Children & Youth Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION AWARDS
National Employer of Veterans Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
National Employment Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
National Employer of Older Worker Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Michael Guty Homeless Veterans Outreach Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
HISTORY CONTEST AWARDS
National Department History Contest Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
National Post History Contest Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
LEGISLATIVE AWARD
Distinguished Public Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
The Arthur D. Houghton Sons of The American Legion Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
General Henri Gouraud Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
General John J. Pershing Honor Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110
Henry D. Lindsley Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
The American Legion National Recruiter of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Jerry L. Hedrick Membership Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
O. L. Bodenhamer Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
NATIONAL SECURITY AWARDS
National Commander’s Blood Donor Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
The American Legion National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award . . . . . . . . 128
The American Legion Firefighter of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Paul H. Griffith ROTC Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The American Legion Spirit of Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
The American Legion Fourth Estate Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
The American Legion Patriot Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
CONVENTION AWARDS
Arch M. Cantrall Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Glen R. Hillis Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
The Lemuel Bolles Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION AWARDS
William F. Lenker National Service Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Provider of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . 154
Department of Veterans Affairs Physician of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
MARKETING AWARDS
Marketing Commission Creation of the 1919 Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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Trophies and Awards Sponsored by the National
Organization of The American Legion
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All trophies/awards offered in the name of the National Organization of The American Legion must be approved by the National
Executive Committee (NEC). Anyone desiring to offer a trophy or award to be presented by the National Organization of The
American Legion in recognition of excellence is requested to submit the offer in writing to the National Adjutant. Such offers are
then referred to the Internal Affairs (IA) Commission.
Recommendations are reviewed by the IA Commission for its consideration and recommendation to the NEC. If the subsequent
recommendation of the IA Commission and action of the NEC are favorable, it becomes the duty of the IA Commission to outline
the procedures governing the presentation of the award and the administrative procedures necessary for its supervision.
In accordance with the above procedure and subsequent action by the National Convention and the NEC, the trophies and awards
listed in this publication have been accepted and awarded as prescribed.
CLOSING DATES FOR CONTESTS
The following resolution was adopted by the 8th National Convention, held in Philadelphia, Pa., October 11-15, 1926:
WHEREAS, In present National contests held by National Headquarters, the practice requiring each Department to have its
membership remittance reach headquarters on the closing date is not just or fair to those states geographically located a long
distance from Indianapolis, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in such contests and in awarding trophies by National Headquarters, the closing date of any such contests and
awards be specified through the use of the registered postmarked date.
And it is further recommended that no contest end on Sunday or a national holiday.
RESOLUTION NO. 19, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
APRIL 29 – MAY 1, 1953
WHEREAS, For a period of many years The American Legion has authorized the awarding of trophies for various activities, the
trophies in many cases being large and extremely valuable; and
WHEREAS, These trophies, through continued circulation over a period of years, have been exposed to hard usage and frequently
have become damaged; and
WHEREAS, Many instances have occurred where the winners have had no satisfactory place to display them properly while in
their custody, which has caused expense and inconvenience; and
WHEREAS, The continued circulation of these trophies has involved expense to the organization for insurance, repair, up-keep,
shipping and storage; and
WHEREAS, It seems desirable for the reasons herein mentioned to provide for the permanent retention of these trophies in the
museum at National Headquarters while providing for a suitable award to the winners of the same; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee meeting assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 29 – May 1, 1953, in order
that the life of The American Legion irregular trophies may be extended and in order that they may be on display at all times in
the museum at National Headquarters with the names of the current winners appearing thereon, and in order to provide for a
permanent record to the annual winners of the trophies, that suitable laminated plaques containing photographs of the original
trophies will be awarded to and retained by the winners since such plaques can be provided with an engraved plate at a cost which
should not be in excess of the cost of the present system of awarding trophies.
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(Because many of the trophies referred to in Resolution No. 19 above, have deteriorated through such handling beyond the
feasibility point of refurbishing and restoration, they are being perpetuated through a replacement program utilizing special
plaques containing photographs of the original trophies with imprinted identification of the annual winners.)
RESOLUTION NO. 29, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MAY 5-6, 1965
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5 titled “American Legion Trophies, Awards or Citations Policy” adopted by the National Executive
Committee of The American Legion, October 21-22, 1964, and appearing on page 95 of the printed proceedings of that meeting,
provides that, pending a comprehensive review of the practice of awarding unofficial awards and citations, no award or citation
shall be made in the name of The American Legion without the knowledge of the National Commander by and with the approval
of the National Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, The review of the awarding of such citations contemplated in the adoption of this resolution has found there are
occasions when the timely awarding of suitable forms of recognition are in the best interest of The American Legion and its
programs and the National Commander should be afforded some latitude in this area; and
WHEREAS, It has also been found there are many standard citations and awards that have been issued from year to year by
National Commissions and Committees and which, by precedent, have become a well-established part of the various national
programs without having been formally adopted or approved by the National Executive Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis,
Indiana, May 5-6, 1965, that the National Commander, upon the recommendation of National Commissions and Committees
concerned, is authorized to present suitable awards to members of The American Legion or to organized groups of The American
Legion in recognition of outstanding activities or contributions within the area of interest of the recommending National
Commission or Committee; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the National Commander, with the advice, or upon recommendation of the Commander’s Advisory Committee,
is authorized to present suitable awards to individuals and to groups outside The American Legion in recognition of outstanding
activities contributing to the fulfillment of American Legion policies, principles, and objectives; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That all awards made under the authorization of the preceding two paragraphs shall be reported by and through the
Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Committee to the National Executive Committee at its first meeting following the presentation
of such awards and the report shall be made a part of the proceedings of that meeting; and, be it finally
RESOLVED, That continuing awards or annual awards that have been created by National Commissions and Committees and that
have been issued for a period of at least two years prior to the adoption of this resolution are approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 21, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MAY 1-2, 1974
WHEREAS, It has been the practice of the National Organization of the American Legion to award to the winners of the various
national competitions in addition to other elements of recognition, engraved gold plates suitable for attachment to the staffs of the
winners’ colors; and
WHEREAS, A survey of the Departments which have received these gold flag pole bands indicates that such bands are neither
displayed as intended nor desired as a means of recognition; and
WHEREAS, The increases in the price of gold and the costs of engraving threaten to make the awarding of these gold flag pole
bands a disproportionate budget item; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis,
Indiana, May 1-2, 1974, That the practice of awarding such gold flag pole bands in conjunction with the awarding of the various
national trophies and awards by The American Legion is hereby discontinued.
Awards removed from the 2010 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Emblem Sales Trophy – last awarded in 1983
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• Four Chaplains Trophy – last awarded in 1983
• National Adjutants Trophy – last awarded in 1983
Awards added to the 2011 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• The American Legion National Education Award (Americanism)
• National Employer of Older Worker Award (Economics)
• The American Legion National Firefighter of the Year Award (Economics)
• The American Legion Spirit of Service Award (Public Relations)
Awards renamed in the 2011 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Old name: American Legion Baseball Player of the Year Award
New name: George W. Rulon Baseball Player of the Year Award (NEC Resolution No. 4, 1986)
• Old name: William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy
New name: Daniel J. O’Connor Americanism Trophy (NEC Resolution No. 1, August 29, 2011)
• Old name: Employer of the Year Award for Hiring Veterans
New name: National Employer of Veterans Award (NEC Resolution No. 11, October 12-13, 2011)
• Old name: Employment Service Award
New name: National Employment Service Award (NEC Resolution No. 12, October 12-13, 2011)
Awards renamed in the 2013 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Old name: Louisville Slugger Trophy
New name: The American Legion Baseball Slugger Trophy (NEC Resolution No. 6, May 8-9, 2013)
• Old name: Rawlings “Big Stick” Award
New name: The American Legion Baseball “Big Stick” Award (NEC Resolution No. 7, May 8-9, 2013)
Awards renamed in the 2016 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Old name: North Carolina Trophy (1924 Subcommittee on National Trophies and Awards)
New name: Jerry L. Hedrick Membership Award (NEC Resolution No. 226, August 30 – Sep 1, 2016)
• Old name: The American Legion National Commander’s Public Relations Award
New name: The American Legion National Commander’s Media and Communications Award (NEC Resolution No. 6, May
4-5, 2016)
Awards added to the 2018 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Provider of the Year Award (NEC Resolution No. 7, May 10-11, 2017)
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs Physician of the Year Award (NEC Resolution No. 8, May 10-11, 2017)
Award removed from the 2019 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• The American Legion National Commander’s Media and Communications Award – last awarded in 2017
Award added to the 2021 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year (NEC Resolution No. 31, October 14-15, 2020)
Award added to the 2022 Edition of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual.
• Michael Guty Homeless Veterans Outreach Award (NEC Resolution No. 69, August 27-29, 2013)
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The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal
Description
The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal consists of a gold plated/sterling silver medallion, which appears like gold, with
The American Legion emblem in the center with the word “Distinguished” inscribed above and the word “Service” inscribed below
The American Legion emblem in plain block letters on a rose colored background suspended by means of the official American Legion
ribbon and the medallion suitably on the reverse side with the name of the recipient and encased in a shadow box.
In addition, the recipient is given a replica plaque of The Guardians of Freedom Plaque that is maintained on the 4th Floor of
National Headquarters. The wood plaque consists of a vertical hanging solid walnut panel (15”x20”x3/4”) that has a gold plated
eagle centered on front, with a raised letter etched name plate below the eagle (10-3/4”x 1-5/8”). The words “GUARDIANS OF
FREEDOM” at top, centered on gold plate, and at the bottom of the gold plate “THE AMERICAN LEGION” on one line and
“DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL” underneath, both centered. For the name plate mounted underneath the gold plate,
an engraved, black fill with a satin finish, lengthwise and clear lacquer, the words “Presented To”, title of recipient(s) and year
presented, all centered. Also, the recipient’s name is engraved on a brass plate to be placed on the main plaque maintained at
National Headquarters.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 2, October 12-13, 2011.
Note1: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award in 1968.
Note 2: The first eleven awards were made by the National Executive Committee and National Conventions prior to adoption of
definitive regulations.)
How Awarded
By the National Commander, on stage at National Convention.
Criteria
1. All nominations must be presented by department action or by the National Commander.
2. All nominations must be presented to the National Adjutant, at least fifteen (15) days before the spring meeting of the Internal
Affairs Commission and these nominations will be presented to the committee during their regular session.
3. The number of awards must not be over one in any one year.
4. In the event said Internal Affairs Commission shall make any such recommendations for The American Legion Distinguished
Service Medal, at the May meeting of the National Executive Committee held in the City of Indianapolis each year, not more than
three (3) persons shall be nominated; when nominations are reported said committee shall go into executive session, and shall,
by written ballot, select not more than one of such nominees by a majority vote of the full membership of the National Executive
Committee to receive The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal; only one ballot shall be taken and in the event none of
any such nominees receives an affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of said National Executive Committee, no
American Legion Distinguished Service Medal will be awarded for the year in which such vote is taken. It shall not be mandatory
for the Internal Affairs Commission to submit any nominations for such award.
5. Qualifications to be considered are outstanding service to the nation and to the programs of The American Legion.
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Recipients
1921
Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France,
Admiral Earl Beatty of Great Britain,
General Armando Diaz of Italy,
General Diaz of Italy,
General Baron Jacques of Belgium,
Charles Bertrand of France
1922
General of the Armies – John J. Pershing
1923
Admiral Robert E. Coontz,
General Josef Haller of Poland
1924
None Awarded
1925
None Awarded
1926
Ignace Jan Paderewski of Poland
1927
Comte Francois M. R. DeJean of France
1928
Field Marshal Viscount Allenby of
Great Britain
1929
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
(Prior to 1929 there were no established regulations)
1930
Admiral William S. Sims
1931 – 1941 None Awarded
1942
General Douglas MacArthur, USA
1943
General George C. Marshall, USA,
Admiral Ernest J. King, USN
1944
*Honorable Frank Knox,
Henry Ford,
General Henry H. Arnold, USA
1945
*President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
*Ernest “Ernie” Pyle,
*Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
Honorable Henry L. Stimson,
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, USA, Admiral Chester
W. Nimitz, USN
1946
J. Edgar Hoover,
Bob Hope,
William Randolph Hearst,
Major General Lewis B. Hershey, USA, Honorable
Cordell Hull
1947
Lieutenant General William S. Knudsen, USA,
Senator Edward Martin,
Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson
1948
President Harry S. Truman
1949
*George Herman (Babe) Ruth,
*Mayor General Frank Parker
1950
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1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
Major General Milton A. Reckord,
Charles F. Johnson, Jr.,
Representative Edith Nourse Rogers
General Charles P. Summerall, USA
None Awarded
*Representative Royal C. Johnson
*Major General George A. White, ANG
Dr. Jonas E. Salk,
Major General Ellard A. Walsh, ANG
Vice Admiral Joel T. Boone, USN,
Charles Stewart Mott
General Mark W. Clark, USA,
Reverend Fulton J. Sheen
Bernard M. Baruch,
Unknown Servicemen of World War I,
World War II, Korea interred at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery
Senator Robert S. Kerr
None Awarded
President John F. Kennedy
General Lucius D. Clay, USA,
*Dr. Thomas A. Dooley
Francis Cardinal Spellman, NY Archbishop
Dr. Charles W. Mayo
James F. Byrnes, *Herbert Clark Hoover
Captain Roger Hugh C. Donlon, USA
Honorable Tom C. Clark
President Lyndon B. Johnson, General William C.
Westmoreland, USA
President Richard M. Nixon
Honorable Olin E. Teague
*Honorable L. Mendel Rivers
DeWitt Wallace, Honorable John C. Stennis
None Awarded
Honorable Henry A. Kissinger,
Honorable F. Edward Hebert
Harry W. Colmery, PNC
Pat O’Brien
Dr. Howard A. Rusk
Bowie K. Kuhn
Thomas A. Murphy
President Gerald R. Ford,
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Dead and Missing of the Vietnam War
Astronaut John Young, Shuttle Columbia, Astronaut
Robert Crippen, Shuttle Columbia
President Ronald W. Reagan
Admiral Hyman George Rickover, USN
Honorable J. Strom Thurmond
Honorable Caspar W. Weinberger,
*Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., USN
None Awarded
Honorable William H. Webster
Douglas Edwards
Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Michael E. DeBakey, M. D.
President George H. W. Bush
Dick Thornburgh
General Colin L. Powell, USA
Walter H. Annenberg
The Crew of Enola Gay
Honorable G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery
Honorable Robert J. Dole
None Awarded
Zachary Fisher
Honorable Orrin G. Hatch
General Henry H. Shelton, USA
Honorable Robert Stump
Doctor Jeanne M. Stellman,
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2007
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Doctor Steven D. Stellman
None Awarded
General Richard B. Myers, USAF
Major General Patrick H. Brady, USA
Dr. Kenneth W. Kizer
President George W. Bush
General David H. Petraeus, USA
Boy Scouts of America
Honorable Thomas C. “Chet” Edwards
Senator Richard G. Lugar
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Dr. Donald H. Jenkins,
Chief, Trauma, Mayo Clinic
Honorable Charles T. “Chuck” Hagel
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Dr. Apostolos P. Georgopoulos
Honorable Elizabeth A. Dole
*Honorable John S. McCain
None Awarded
Diane Carlson Evans
Honorable David P. Roe, M.D.
*Awarded posthumously
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American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year Award
Description
General: Walnut based trophy with four metal columns and baseball player figure mounted on a platform vase above columns.
Inscription: American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year Award presented to (name of recipient) by National Americanism
Commission, The American Legion. Year _____.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 29, May 5-6, 1965.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award in 1968.
How Awarded
By a duly designated national official of The American Legion at a time and place convenient to all parties concerned.
Criteria
1. To the Major League Baseball player who played American Legion Baseball as a teenager and best exemplifies the principles
and purposes of the program. It is based upon the individual’s citizenship, sportsmanship, general good conduct, integrity and
playing ability.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Americanism Division to obtain and make available said award for presentation.
3. The award remains the property of the recipient.
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American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year Award
Recipients
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
John Sherman Lollar, Chicago White Sox
None Awarded
Theodore Samuel Williams, Boston Red Sox
Stanley Frank Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
Robert Clinton Richardson, New York Yankees
Warren Edward Spahn, Milwaukee Brewers
Brooks Calbert Robinson, Baltimore Orioles
Eddie Gene Fisher, Chicago White Sox
Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles
Carl Michael Yastrzemski, Boston Red Sox
Michael Steven (Mickey) Lolich, Detroit Tigers (See
note under Authority)
Harmon Clayton Killebrew, Jr., Minnesota Twins
David Arthur McNally, Baltimore Orioles
Steven Norman Carlton, St. Louis Cardinals
Albert William Kaline, Detroit Tigers
Johnny Lee Bench, Cincinnati Reds
Wilbur Forrester Wood, Jr., Chicago White Sox
Carlton Ernest Fisk, Boston Red Sox
Robert James (Rick) Monday, Jr., Chicago Cubs
David Mark Winfield, San Diego Padres
Ronald Ames Guidry, New York Yankees
Michael Kendall Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles
George Howard Brett, Kansas City Royals
Gary Edmund Carter, Montreal Expos
James Howard Sundberg, Texas Rangers
Andre Thornton, Cleveland Indians
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs
Jeff Reardon, Montreal Expos
Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves
Don Mattingly, New York Yankees
Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox
Alan Trammell, Detroit Tigers
Harold Reynolds, Seattle Mariners
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Sidney Bream, Atlanta Braves
Terry Steinbach, Oakland Athletics
Billy Swift, San Francisco Giants
Greg Maddux, Atlanta Braves
Bob Tewksbury, Texas Rangers
Paul Molitor, Minnesota Twins
Mo Vaughn, Boston Red Sox
Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
Steve Finley, Arizona Diamondbacks
Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves
Todd Stottlemyre, Arizona Diamondbacks
Luis Gonzales, Arizona Diamondbacks
Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
Darin Erstad, Anaheim Angels
Scott Rolen, St. Louis Cardinals
Jose Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals
Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
Lyle Overbay, Toronto Blue Jays
Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers
Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers
Mark Ellis, Los Angeles Dodgers
Chad Billingsley, Los Angeles Dodgers
Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals
Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies
Brian Dozier, Minnesota Twins
Brian Duensing, Chicago Cubs
Neil Walker, Miami Marlins
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Jacob DeGrom, New York Mets
Brandon Woodruff, Milwaukee Brewers
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Bob Feller American Legion Pitching Award
Description
General: Walnut plaque with gold plate and decoration depicting baseball motif.
Inscription: “Bob Feller Pitching Award, Presented by National Americanism Commission, The American Legion.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 37, May 3-4, 1978.
How Awarded
By a duly designated representative of The American Legion at the close of the annual World Series of American Legion Baseball.
Conditions
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Recipients
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1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
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Glenn Roe, Post 185, Caldwell, NJ
Brian Keith Reams, Post 359, Norwalk, CA
Sid Fernandez, Moiliiili Legion Baseball,
Honolulu, HI
Scott Richard Anderson, R.C. Winter
Construction Co., Bellevue, WA
Robert Wassenaar, Post 471, Edina, MN
John Ludy, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Lino Rivera, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Gregg Olson, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Joe Grahe, Post 126, Jensen Beach, FL
Stan Spencer, Post 176, Vancouver, WA
Scott Klingenbeck, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Jeff Thelen, Post 205, Janesville, WI
Clifton Foster, Post 58, Texarkana, AR
Bob Pailthorpe, Post 837, Union City, CA
Tighe Curran, Newbury Park Oaks,
Newbury Park, CA
Ben Thomas, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Lance Franks, Post 20, Russellville, AR
Woody Heath, Outside Sponsor, Bellevue, WA
Ben Sheets, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Steve Bechler, Post 15, Medford, OR
Ralph Roberts, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Steve Grasley, Post 513, New Brighton, MN
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Ben Thurmond, Post 6, Columbia, SC
Chad Billingsley, Post 300, Napoleon, OH
Matt Skundrick, Post 15, Medford, OR
Josh Johnson, Post 212, West Point, MS
Chris Mason, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Ryan Reid, Outside Sponsor, Portland, ME
Tyler Cheney, Post 34, Pasco, WA
Robby Broach, Post 175, Metairie, LA
Aaron Davidson, Post 298, Bryant, AR
Cade Lynch, Post 21, Jonesboro, AR
Matt Stites, Post 253, Festus, MO
Kevin Hill, Post 170, Midwest City, OK
Colton Loomis, Post 165, Midland, MI
Emerson Gibbs, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Mike Shawaryn, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Jake Meyers, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Jordan Ragan, Post 15, Medford, OR
Gerald Hein, Post 4, Kennewick, WA
Jordan Patty, Post 165, Midland, MI
Jimmy Gambino, Post 40, Las Vegas, NV
Randon Hostert, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
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Aaron Savary from Dubuque County Post 137, IA
Merit Jones, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
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Commissioner of Baseball Trophy
Description
General: An 11” x 17” walnut plaque with an engraved aluminum plate shaped as a baseball home plate and decorated with Major
League Baseball logo.
Inscription: “Baseball, The Commissioner’s Award, (year) National Champions, American Legion Baseball” sponsor”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 19, October 20-21, 1971. .
How Awarded
By a duly designated representative of The American Legion at the close of the annual World Series of Major League Baseball each
October.
Conditions
Awarded annually at the Major League World Series to that baseball team which becomes the National Champion as a result of
playing in the American Legion World Series.
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Recipients
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1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
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1989
1990
1991
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1994
1995
1996
West Covina Post 790, West Covina, CA
Ballwin Memorial Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Monte Carlo Post 147, Rio Piedras, PR
Monte Carlo Post 147, Rio Piedras, PR
Logan Wheeler Post 36, Yakima, WA
Santa Monica Bay Cities Post 123,
Santa Monica, CA
South Bend Post 50, South Bend, IN
Sullivan-Babcock Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Logan Wheeler Post 36, Yakima, WA
Moiliiili Legion Baseball, Honolulu, HI
West Tampa Memorial Post 248, West Tampa, FL
Charles B. Yerger Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Edina Post 471, Edina, MN
Jesus Bruno Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Midlothian Post 186, Midlothian, VA
Jensen Beach Post 126, Jensen Beach, FL
Charles B. Yerger Post 471, Boyertown, PA
George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Woodland Hills Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
Cummings-Behlke Post 226, Mayo, MD
Brooklawn Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Newbury Park Oaks, Newbury Park, CA
Rapid City Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Felix Sosa-Camejo Post 346, Miami, FL
Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc., Aiea, HI
Knowles-Doyle Post 317, Yardley, PA
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Campbell-Lossing Post 53, Sanford, FL
Edwardsvile Post 199, Edwardsville, FL
Tri-City post 513, New Brighton, MN
Mt. Diablo Post 246, Danville, CA
Brooklawn Memorial Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Landen-Shelton-Neeley Post 212, West Point, MS
William T. McCoy Post 92, Rochester, MN
Portland, ME, Outside Sponsor
Argonne Post 4, Enid, OK
Metairie Post 175, Metairie, LA
Herbert Griffin Post 19, Columbia, TN
Spirit of Freedom Post 76, Las Vegas, NV
Midland Berryhill Post 165, Midland, MI
Clarence L. Tinker Post 170, Midwest, OK
Eden Prairie, MN, Outside Sponsor
American Legion Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Brooklawn Memorial Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Brooklawn Memorial Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Chapin Post 193, Chapin, SC
Texarkana Post 58, Texarkana, AR
Henderson Post 40, Henderson, NV
Wilmington Post 1, Wilmington, DE
Idaho Falls Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
None Awarded
Idaho Falls Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
Troy Post 70, Troy, AL
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Dr. Irvin L. “Click” Cowger Memorial R.B.I. Award
Description
General: Walnut plaque with gold plate and decoration depicting baseball motif.
Inscription: “Dr. Irvin L. ‘Click’ Cowger Memorial R.B.I. Award.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 30, May 5-6, 1971.
How Awarded
By a duly authorized representative of The American Legion at the close of the annual World Series of American Legion Baseball.
Conditions
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Recipients
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1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
Greg Dalton, Post 10, Wilmington, NC
Rod Walton, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Mike Murray, Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Guillermo Bonilla, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Charles Johnson, Post 108, Cheverly, MD
David Edler, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Gus Malespin, Post 175, Metairie, LA
Clifton Wenzel, Post 123, Santa Monica, CA
Pete Kumiega, Post 420, Springfield, MA
Juan Cruz, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Howard Kapuniai, Moiliiili Legion Baseball,
Honolulu, HI
1981
Victor Garcia, Post 248, West Tampa, FL
1982
Ronald DeLucchi, Post 517, Lafayette, CA
1983
Renaldo “Chito” Martinez, Post 367,
New Orleans, LA
1984
Will Vespe, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
1985
Mike MusoLino, Carmichel Elks, Sacramento, CA
1986
Don Opperman, Las Vegas, NV
Mike Tonucci, New London, CT
1987
Greg Blevens, Post 170, Midwest City, OK
1988
Scott Hughs, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
1989
Carl McFadden, Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
1990
Luis Rosaro, Post 48, Bayamon, PR
1991
Bob Pailthorpe, Post 837, Union City, CA
Ryan Beeney, Post 85, Newark, OH
1992
Trent Martin, Newbury Park Oaks,
Newbury Park, CA
1993
Allen Layman, Post 88, Norman, OK
Ben Thomas, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
1994
Frank Hinojosa, Post 299, Chino, CA
1995
Bobby Morgan, Post 19, Columbia, TN
Dom Crispo, Outside Sponsor, Bellevue, WA
1996
Christian Bourgeois, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
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Brian Fachet, Post 15, Medford, OR
Chris Wright, State College, PA
Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, MN
Al Smith, Post 1, Omaha (Westside), NE
Josh Burton, Post 13, Lewiston, ID
Josh O’Dell, Midwest, OK
Steve Larson, Omaha, NE
Spencer Ingaldson, Rapid City, SD
Andy Console, Haddon Heights, NJ
Joey Briggs, Corvallis, OR
Troy Peterson, Post 580, Eden Prairie, MN
Zac Berg, Post 4, Enid, OK
Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, IN
Aaron Tapia, Post 7, Tucson, AZ
Max Garrett, Post 34, Pasco, WA
Kyle O’Boyle, Post 165, Midland, MI
Vince Ampi, Roseburg, OR
Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN
Taylor Elman, Post 1 Omaha, NE
Evan Ryan, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Matthieu Robert, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Robert Busse, Post 28, Petaluma, CA
Mica Brown, Post 15, Medford, OR
Justin Hawkins, Post 193, Chapin, SC
Angelo Bortolin, Post 82, San Mateo, CA
Zack Luckey, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Bryce Marsh, Post 45, Randolph County, NC
Ron Franklin, Post 366, Drestrehan, LA
None Awarded
Stone Collier and Easton Hood both from
Tupelo Post 49, MS
Albert Garza and Kyeler Thomspson, League City
(TX) Post 554; and Nick Valentine, Chesapeake (VA)
Post 280
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The Ford C. Frick Trophy
Description
In honor of Ford C. Frick, Commissioner of Baseball (1951-1965).
General: Pedestal trophy with gold finish; figure of baseball player mounted on top; six eagles mounted on base; height, including
base is three feet.
Inscription: “The Ford C. Frick Baseball Trophy. Presented to the Runner-up Team of the National Finals.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
May 1952 report of National Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Committee as approved by the National Executive Committee.
How Awarded
By the Americanism Commission chairman, and/or duly designated representative, at the annual National Combined
Americanism Conference.
Conditions
Awarded annually to that department having within its jurisdiction the runner-up team in the National Finals of the American
Legion Baseball program.
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Recipients
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1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
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1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
California, Post 364, San Diego, CA
Illinois, Post 10, Winnetka, IL
North Carolina, Post 23, Gaston, NC
District of Columbia, Post 31, Washington, DC
Louisiana, Post 341, New Orleans, LA
Oregon, Post 102, Portland, OR
Massachusetts, Post 176, Everett, MA
Virginia, Post 48, Phoebus, VA
Montana, Post 4, Billings, MT
Ohio, Post 554, Cincinnati, OH
Hawaii, Post 11, Honolulu, HI
Tennessee, Post 1, Memphis, TN
North Carolina, Post 9, Charlotte, NC
Nebraska, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Alabama, Post 34, Tuscaloosa, AL
Illinois, Post 791, Northbrook, IL
Oregon, Post 8, Klamath Falls, OR
Maryland, Post 22, Towson, MD
Pennsylvania, No Post Affiliation
Iowa, Post 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Tennessee, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Tennessee, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Oregon, Post 92, lake Oswego, OR
Iowa, Post 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Illinois, Post 36, Des Plaines, IL
Mississippi, Post 78, Hattiesburg, MS
Massachusetts, Post 420, Springfield, MA
Rhode Island, Post 8, Barrington, RI
Pennsylvania, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Virginia, Post 361, Richmond, VA
California, Post 517, Lafayette, CA
Pennsylvania, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
New Jersey, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
California, Carmichael Elks, Outside Sponsor,
Sacramento, CA
Nevada, Post 8, Las Vegas, NV
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Washington, Post 176, Vancouver, WA
Pennsylvania, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Puerto Rico, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Puerto Rico, Post 48, Bayamon, PR
Ohio, Post 85, Newark, OH
Illinois, Post 208, Arlington Heights, IL
Nevada, Post 8, Las Vegas, NV
California, Post 299, Chino, CA
Washington, Outside Sponsor, Bellevue, WA
Louisiana, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Oregon, Post 15, Medford, OR
North Carolina, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Washington, Post 34, Kennewick, WA
Kentucky, Post 31, Paducah, KY
Idaho, Post 13, Lewiston, ID
Minnesota, Post 259, Excelsior, MN
North Carolina, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Washington
Washington, Post 34, Kennewick, WA
Indiana, Post 346, Terre Haute, IN
Minnesota, Outside Sponsor, Eden Prairie, MN
Washington, Post 34, Pasco, WA
Oregon, Post 15, Medford, OR
Minnesota, Outside Sponsor, Eden Prairie, MN
Mississippi, Post 49, Tupelo, MS
Department of New Jersey
Petaluma Post 28, Petaluma, CA
Berryhill Post 165, Midland, MI
Crescent City Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Rowan County Post 342, Salisbury, NC
Omaha Post 1, Omaha, NE
Las Vegas Post 40, Las Vegas, NV
Fargo Post 2, Fargo, ND
None Awarded
Honolulu (OS), HI
Idaho Falls Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
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Frank N. Belgrano, Jr. Trophy
Description
In honor of Past National Commander Frank N. Belgrano, Jr.
General: Gold plated pedestal type trophy; figure of a Boy Scout mounted on center pedestal; main pedestal in center surrounded
by four smaller pedestals topped with spread eagles; square Bakelite base and height is 32 inches.
Inscription: “Frank N. Belgrano, Jr., Boy Scout Trophy.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 6, Nov. 1936
How Awarded
Announcement of the award is made at each National Convention. A customized plaque is shipped to the winning department.
Conditions
Awarded annually to the department which has rendered the most outstanding support during the period August 1 – July 31 to
the program of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is based on the number of troops organized, strength of existing troops
and general welfare of the Scout movement under Legion sponsorship within the department based on written reports with
substantiating evidence submitted to National Headquarters 15 days prior to the National Convention.
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1937
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1952
1953
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1961
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1965
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
Iowa
Delaware
Oregon
Oregon
Washington
Oregon
Iowa
Utah
Washington
Panama, Canal Zone
District of Columbia
Panama, Canal Zone
Wisconsin
Washington
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
New Jersey
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1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
North Carolina
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
North Dakota
Iowa
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
California
Minnesota
South Carolina
Illinois
Minnesota
Colorado
Missouri
Maryland
Minnesota
Iowa
Washington
Maryland
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Maryland
Florida
Illinois
Illinois
New Jersey
California
Maryland
Florida
Illinois
Illinois
Maryland
California
North Carolina
Iowa
California
North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina
California
New York
Missouri
Missouri
North Carolina
Utah
Missouri
Missouri
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George W. Rulon Baseball Player of the Year
Description
General: Walnut plaque with metal plate for appropriate inscription plus laminated citation.
Inscription: George W. Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year presented to (name of recipient) by National
Americanism Commission, The American Legion.
Year ___________.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
The American Legion Trophies Manual dated May 15, 1986 and amended by NEC Resolution No. 4, 1986 Pre-Convention
renaming the award from “American Legion Baseball Player of the Year” to “George W. Rulon Baseball Player of the Year”.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award.
How Awarded
By a duly designated representative upon conclusion of the American Legion Baseball World Series.
A citation is presented to the recipient by a duly designated official at special Hall of Fame ceremonies at Cooperstown, N.Y., the
following summer.
Conditions
1. Presented annually to the American Legion Baseball player participating in the World Series who best displays playing ability,
integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship and general good conduct, as determined by a designated
selection committee .
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Americanism Division to obtain and make available said award for presentation.
3. The plaque and citation remain the property of the recipient.
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Recipients
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1961
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1965
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1967
1968
1969
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1971
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1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
Ray Herrera, Post 337, Oakland, CA
J. W. Porter, Post 337, Oakland, CA
Grover Jones, Jr., Post 135, White Plains, NY
Russell Nixon, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Charles Lindstrom, Post 10, Winnetka, IL
Billy Capps, Post 492, San Diego, CA
Frank Birri, Post 216, Cincinnati, OH
Jim Harwell, Post 345, New Orleans, LA
Fred Fox, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
James Kiebler, Post 20, Greenwood, SC
Fred Bowen, Jr., Post 187, Detroit, MI
Richard R. Roniger, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
James J. Gruber, Post 554, Cincinnati, OH
William D. Matan, Jr., Post 299, St. Louis, MO
Richard Allen Dash, Post 27, Long Beach, CA
Roland G. Fingers, Post 73, Upland, CA
Kenneth J. Fila, Post 1, Omaha, NE
William C. Parker, Jr., Post 34, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ray Lynn Larsen, Post 791, Northbrook, IL
Donald Hardy Castle, Post 1, Memphis, TN
John David Adeimy, Post 12, West Palm Beach, FL
Carroll Wayne Watts, Post 1, Tulsa, OK
Randolph Gregory Haas, Post 790, West Covina, CA
Michael Charles Murphy, Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Thomas Steven Ashford, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Edwin C. Lopez, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
David Delmar Edler, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Gustavo Martin Malespin, Post 175, Metairie, LA
William Floyd Schell, Post 50, South Bend, IN
Ross Jones, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Patrick Scott Allen, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Tomas Gil, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
David Joseph Magadan, Post 248, West Tampa, FL
Ivan S. Snyder, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Michael Halloran, Post 471, Edina, MN
Jorge Robles, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Tris Lipscomb, Post 186, Midlothian, VA
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Joe Grahe, Post 126, Jensen Beach, FL
Wilbur Stout, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Mike Kesster, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Del Marine, Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
Mark Foster, Post 226, Mayo, MD
Ryan Beeney, Post 85, Newark, OH
David Lamb, Newbury Park Oaks,
Newbury Park, CA
Ben Thomas, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Fernando Rodriguez, Post 346, Miami, FL
Jason Adaro, Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc., Aiea, HI
Christian Bourgeois, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Nate Philo, Post 15, Medford, OR
Chad Opel, Post 199, Edwardsville, IL
Jeremy S. Roberts, Post 83, Rison, AR
Joshua Zender, Post 86, Deming, WA
Jewell Threet, III, Post 275, Adrian, MI
Ty Henkaline, Post 217, Sidney, OH
Jared Willis, Post 19, Logan WV
Nolan Gallagher, Post 4, Red Lodge, MT
Fernando Irizarry, Montero, PR
Joseph Walsh, Post 79, Weymouth, MA
Blaine T. Drozd, Post 263, Genoa, NE
Patrick Singletary, Post 77, Hendersonville, NC
Tyler Jacobson, Post 337, Pulaski, WI
Brandon Drozd, Post 263, Genoa, NE
Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN
Emerson Gibbs, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Justin Hawkins, Post 193, Chapin, SC
Will Smith, Post 58, Texarkana, AR
Shane Spencer, Post 40, Henderson, NV
Chris Ludman, Post 1, Wilmington, DE
Trevor Marsh, Post 45, Asheboro, NC
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Nate Rose, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
Brooks Bryan, Post 70, Troy, AL
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The Howard P. Savage, Junior Trophy
Description
In honor of Past National Commander Howard P. Savage, Jr.
General: Silver plated pedestal type trophy with individual figure mounted on top. Base of trophy carries etching of baseball team.
Inscription: “The Howard P. Savage Junior Baseball Trophy.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
October 1928 report of Subcommittee on National Trophies and Awards.
How Awarded
By the Americanism Commission chairman and/or duly designated representative at the annual National Combined Americanism
Conference.
Conditions
Awarded annually to that department having within its jurisdiction the baseball team that becomes the champion as a result of
playing in the American Legion World Series.
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Recipients
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1929
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1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
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1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
California, Post 5, Oakland, CA
New York, Post 72, Saugerties, NY
Maryland, Post 81, Baltimore, MD
Illinois, Post 493, Chicago, IL
Louisiana, Post 134, New Orleans, LA
Illinois, Post 467, Chicago, IL
Maryland, Post 13, Cumberland, MD
North Carolina, Post 23, Gastonia, NC
South Carolina, Post 28, Spartanburg, SC
Massachusetts, Post 291, East Lynn, MA
California, Post 6, San Diego, CA
Nebraska, Post 1, Omaha, NE
North Carolina, Post 76, Albermarie, NC
California, Post 6, San Diego, CA
California, Post 357, Los Angeles, CA
Minnesota, Post 435, Minneapolis, MN
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
North Carolina, Post 82, Shelby, NC
Louisiana, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
New Jersey, Post 93, Trenton, NJ
California, Post 337, Oakland, CA
California, Post 337, Oakland, CA
California, Post 715, Los Angeles, CA
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Washington, Post 36, Yakima, WA
California, Post 492, San Diego, CA
Ohio, Post 216, Cincinnati, OH
Missouri, Post 245, St. Louis, MO
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Ohio, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Louisiana, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Arizona, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Missouri, Post 299, St. Louis, MO
California, Post 27, Long Beach, CA
California, Post 73, Upland, CA
North Carolina, Post 9, Charlotte, NC
California, Post 337, Oakland, CA
Alabama, Post 34, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tennessee, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Oregon, Post 109, Portland, OR
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California, Post 790, West Covina, CA
California, Post 790, West Covina, CA
Missouri, Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Puerto Rico, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Puerto Rico, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Washington, Post 36, Yakima, WA
California, Post 123, Santa Monica, CA
Indiana, Post 50, South Bend, IN
Florida, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Washington, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Hawaii, Moiliili Legion Baseball,
Honolulu, HI (Outside Sponsor)
Florida, Post 248, West Tampa, FL
Pennsylvania, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Minnesota, Post 471, Edina, MN
Puerto Rico, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Virginia, Post 86, Midlothian, VA
Florida, Post 126, Jensen Beach, FL
Pennsylvania, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Ohio, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
California, Post 826, Woodlands, CA
Maryland, Post 226, Mayo, MD
New Jersey, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
California, Newbury Park Oaks, Newbury Park, CA
(Outside Sponsor)
South Dakota, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Florida, Post 346, Miami, FL
Hawaii, Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc., Aiea, HI (Outside
Sponsor)
Pennsylvania, Post 317, Yardley, PA
Florida, Post 53, Sanford, FL
Illinois, Post 199, Edwardsville, IL
Minnesota, Post 513, New Brighton, MN
California, Post 246, Danville, CA
New Jersey, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Mississippi, Post 212, West Point, MS
Minnesota, Post 92, Rochester, MN
Maine, Portland, ME (Outside Sponsor)
Oklahoma, Post 4, Enid, OK
Louisiana, Post 175, Metairie, LA
Tennessee, Post 19, Columbia, TN
Nevada, Post 76, Las Vegas, NV
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Michigan, Post 165, Midland, MI
2010
Oklahoma, Post 170, Midwest City, OK
2011
Minnesota, Eden Prairie, MN
(Outside Sponsor)
2012
Louisiana Post 125, New Orleans, LA
2013
Brooklawn Memorial Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
2014
Brooklawn Memorial Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
2015
Chapin Post 193, Chapin, SC
2016
Texarkana Post 58, Texarkana, AR
2017
Henderson Post 40, Henderson, NV
2018
Wilmington Post 1, Wilmington, DE
2019
Idaho Falls Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
2020
None Awarded
2021
Idaho Falls Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
2022
Troy Post 70, Troy, AL
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Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award
Description
General: Walnut plaque with metal plate scroll.
Inscription: Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award presented by The American Legion, Department of North Dakota.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
Award was established in 1967. Awarded annually since established.
How Awarded
By the Americanism Commission chairman and/or duly designated representative at the close of the annual World Series of
American Legion Baseball.
Conditions
1. Awarded annually to the manager and coach of the national championship team, as representative of the adult leadership
Williams stressed during his lifetime.
2. The award, one (1) each, given to both the manager and coach of the championship team
3. It shall be the responsibility of the National Americanism Division to obtain and make available said awards for presentation.
4. The award is to remain the property of the recipient.
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Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award
Recipients
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1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
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Manager: Tony Gagliaon, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Coach: John Camp
Manager: Leo Wyans, Post 105, Portland, OR
Coach: Dick L. McClain
Manager: Don L. Sealy, Post 790, West Covina, CA
Coach: Joe Opatkiewicz
Manager: Don L. Sealy, Post 790, West Covina, CA
Coach: William Kagy
Manager: Bill Bullock, Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Coaches: Donald J. Loehr and Bob Umfleet
Manager: Rolando Bernacet, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Coach: Alfredo Carlo Toro
Manager: Rolando Bernacet, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Coach: Alfredo Carlo Toro
Manager: Dale L. Ehler, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Coach: Robert A. Garretson
Manager: Al Montanari, Post 123, Santa Monica, CA
Coach: Tom McCaffrey
Manager: Mel Machuca, Post 50, South Bend, IN
Coach: Bill Barcome
Manager: Louis Reilly, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Coach: James Trout
Manager: Robert W. Garretson, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Coach: Robert A. Garretson
Manager: Clyde Hayashida, Moiliiili Legion Baseball,
Honolulu, HI
Coach: Ronald Jacobs
Manager: Frank Permuy, Sr., Post 248, W. Tampa, FL
Coach: Frank Permy, Jr
Manager: Richard L. Ludy, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Coach: David L. Specht
Manager: Clifton Olsen, Post 471, Edina, MN
Coach: Bruce Barron
Manager: Jose Centeno, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Coach: Javier Centeno
Manager: Maurice O. Beck, Post 186, Midlothian, VA
Coach: David M. George
Manager: Robert J. Shaw, Post 126, Jensen Beach, FL
Coach: Floyd J. Wilkes
Manager: David Specht, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Coach: Randy Koch
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1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Manager: Charles McMichen, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Coach: Tom Kilgore
Manager: Gary Gibson, Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
Coach: Don Hornback
Manager: Bernard P. Walter, Jr., Post 226, Mayo, MD
Coach: Wilfredo Trinidad
Manager: Joe Barth, Sr., Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Coach: Joe Barth, Jr.
Manager: Chuck Fick, Newbury Parks Oaks,
Newbury Park, CA
Coach: Wayne Smith
Manager: Dave Ploof, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Coaches: Steve Wolff and Carl Stonecipher
Manager: Carlos Hernandez, Sr., Post 346, Miami, FL
Coach: Carlos Hernandez, Jr.
Manager: Alan Higuchi, Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc.,
Aiea, HI
Coaches: Garrett Mago and Garret Yukumoto
Manager: Meade Tenaglia, Post 317, Yardley, PA
Coaches: Joe Ferraro and Paul Zavorski
Manager: Rod Ferguson, Post 53, Sanford, FL
Coaches: Jack Diemer and Ken Birch
Manager: Ken Schaake, Post 199, Edwardsville, IL
Coaches: Steve Haug, Keith Opel, Mike Schaake
Manager: Jeff Larsen, Post 513, New Brighton, MN
Coaches: Mark Paone and Mike Maslowski
Manager: Don Johns, Post 246, Danville, CA
Coaches: John McGough, John Rodrigues,
Pat Evans and Andy Faria
Manager: Joe Barth, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Coaches: Dennis Barth and Tim Gunn
Manager: Frank Portera, Post 212, West Point, MS
Coach: Tyler Bratton
Manager: None Awarded
Coaches: Tony Beck and Keith Kangas, Post 92,
Rochester, MN
Manager: None Awarded
Coaches: Mike D’Andrea, Daniel MacDuffie,
Chris Grant, Nova Seafood, Portland
ME (Outside Sponsor)
Manager: Billy Mayberry, Post 4, Enid, OK
Coaches: Chris Jensen and Butch Lingenfelter
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Manager: David Baudry, Post 175, Metairie, LA
Coaches: Brady Benoit and Anthony Longo
Manager: Mickey McKeel, Post 19, Columbia, TN
Coaches: Eddy Alred and Jack Kercado
Manager: Chris Sheff, Post 76, Las Vegas, NV
Coach: Bruce Barron
Manager: Dan Cronkright, Post 165, Midland, MI
Coaches: Steven Cronkright and Patrick Dawson
Manager: Doug Weese, Post 170, Midwest City, OK
Coaches: Shane Hawk, Jerry Long and Derek Snell
Manager: Scott Hackett, Eden Prairie, MN
Coaches: Mike Halloran and John Buteyn
(Outside Sponsor)
Manager: Joey Latino, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Coaches: Kenneth Goodlett and Jeffery Chappuis
Manager: Joe Barth, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Coaches: Dennis Barth, Michael Brown,
Josh Copskey, William Gore,
Steve Mondile and Michael Rucci
Manager: Dennis Barth, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Coaches: Josh Copskey, William Gore,
Steve Mondile and Michael Rucci
Manager: Ken Minasian, Post 193, Chapin, SC
Coaches: Daniel Gregory, David Coats,
Marion Baker and Michael Robertson
Manager: Dane Peavy, Texarkana, AR
Coaches: Reid Peavy, Jonathan Boucher,
Steve Goodheart, Jonathan Orr
Manager: Scott Baker, Post 40, Henderson, NV
Coaches: Tyler Baker, Essex Burton, Shawn
Manager: Brent Treml, Post 1, Wilmington, DE
Coaches: Stephen Lex, Mark Wihelm, Matthew
Schubert and Dane Walter
Manager: Ryan Alexander, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
Coaches: Nathan Byram, Easton Dahlberg and
Michael Webster
Manager: None Awarded
Coaches: Dickson and Roberto Persona
Idaho Falls Post 56, ID coaching staff
Troy Post 70, Troy, AL, coaching staff
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James F. Daniel, Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award
Description
General: Walnut plaque with metal plate for appropriate inscription.
Inscription: James F. Daniel, Jr., Memorial Sportsmanship Award presented to (name of recipient) by National Americanism
Commission, The American Legion. Year __________
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 29, May 5-6, 1965.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award.
How Awarded:
By a duly designated American Legion Baseball representative at the conclusion of the World Series of American Legion Baseball.
Conditions:
1. Presented annually to the American Legion Baseball player participating in the World Series who best represent the principles
of good sportsmanship emphasized by the program, as determined by a designated Selection Committee.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Americanism Division to obtain and make available said award for presentation.
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Recipients
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1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
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1967
1968
1969
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1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
Bill Oerding, Post 16, Roseburg, OR
Karl Haag, Post 102, Portland, OR
Scott Seger, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Hartwell Routten, Post 48, Hampton, VA
Robert M. Fry, Post 4, Billings, MT
Larry Staley, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
John Matias, Post 11, Honolulu, HI
Oscar Brown, Post 27, Long Beach, CA
Joseph F. Moody, III, Post 9, Charlotte, NC
(See note under Authority)
William K. Oakley, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Buddy LeRoy Plummer, Post 4, Enid, OK
Randall Ryan, Post 34, Tuscaloosa, AL
Lonnie Michael Young, Post 47, Timmonsville, SC
William McKinley McCord, III, Post 105,
Portland, OR
Gil W. Stafford, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Michael Leroy Curran, Post 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Robert Michael Umfleet, Post 611, Ballwin, MO
Jose Ramon Lugo, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Glenn Heard, Post 92, Lake Oswego, OR
Curtiss Dean Becker, Post 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Michael James Boddicker, Post 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Scott Benedict, Post 12, West Palm Beach, FL
John Small Maner, Post 420, Springfield, MA
Stephen Michael Petersen, Post 158, Barrington, IL
Bob Melvin, Post 375, Palo Alto, CA
Keith Eric Peterson, R.C. Winter Construction Co.,
Bellevue, WA
Michael David Hufhand, Post 6, Kokomo, IN
John Ludy, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
John McGettigan, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Bobby Jones, Carmichel Elks, Sacramento, CA
Tom Griffen, Post 8, Las Vegas, NV
Brett Blechschmidt, Post 176, Vancouver, WA
Pete Rose, II, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
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2022
Larry Sheets, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Richardo Otero, Post 48, Bayamon, PR
Jason Williams, All Star Team (OS), Gonzales, LA
John Klopp, Post 208, Arlington Heights, IL
Chad Stevenson, Post 8, Las Vegas, NV
Erick Gomez, Post 299, Chino, CA
Woody Heath, Bellevue, WA
(Outside Sponsor)
Andy Hoffman, Post 165, Midland, MI
Andy Neufeld, Post 53, Sanford, FL
Ralph Roberts, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Timothy Brusseau, Jr., Post 39, Wood River, VT
Matt Brown, Post 246, Danville, CA
Julius Smith, Post 13, Lewiston, ID
Ronny Woods, Post 12, Dothan, AL
Michael Badger, Post 92, Rochester, MN
Ryan Reid, Portland, ME (Outside Sponsor)
Tyson Seng, Post 4, Enid, OK
Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, IN
Holden Killen, Post 19, Columbia, TN
Paul Sewald, Post 76, Las Vegas, NV
Garret Yatch, Post 165, Midland, MI
Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN
Brandon Woodruff, Post 49, Tupelo, MS
Brent Tenuto, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Robbie Podorsky, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI
Ben Hess, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Logan Vidrine, Texarkana, AR
Will Hanafan, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Sam Goodman, Post 137, Dubuque County, IA
Alex Cortez, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
None Awarded
Stone Collier from Tupelo Post 49, MS
Deezil Luce, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID
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The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Air Rifle
National Championship Award
Description
General: Four walnut trophies with raised American Legion Emblem and enlarged wooden depiction of a .177 caliber air rifle
pellet placed on center panel.
Inscriptions
“Precision – Individual USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship”
“Precision – Team USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship”
“Sporter – Individual USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship”
“Sporter – Team USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 4, October 16-17, 2019.
How Awarded
By a duly designated national official of The American Legion at a time and place convenient to all parties concerned.
Conditions
Presented annually to the national tournament champions of the individual and team categories in Sporter and Precision
disciplines of The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program. (Originally named the American Legion Junior Shooting
Sports Trophy).
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National Championship Award
Recipients
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Precision Team: Langhorne Rod & Gun Club, Post 440,
Levittown, PA – Jason Lere, Brian Kern, Lucy Jacobson
and Erin Skeuse
Precision Individual: Ryan Tanoue, Puuloa Rifle &
Pistol Club, Post 35, Honolulu, HI
Sporter Team: Bogalusa High School AJROTC, Post
24, Bogalusa, LA – Logan Brouillette, Brandon Green,
Brian Phillips and Brandon Applewhite
Sporter Individual: Logan Brouillette, Bogalusa High
School AJROTC, Post 24, Bogalusa, LA
Precision Team: Palmyra Sportsman, Post 160,
Hershey, PA – Jamie Beyerle, Vicki Goss, James Miller
and Justin Sparks
Precision Individual: James Hall, Wolf Creek Young
Shooters, Post 160, Carrollton, GA
Sporter Team: Bogalusa High School AJROTC, Post 24,
Bogalusa, LA – Brandon Applewhite, Cody Cleland,
Brandon Green and Brian Phillips
Sporter Individual: Brandon Green, Bogalusa High
School AJROTC, Post 24, Bogalusa, LA
Precision Team: Palmyra Wrecking Crew II, Post
72, Palmyra, PA – Leslie Angeli, Cody Rutter, Justin
Sparks, and Brad Stepp
Precision Individual: Daniel Belluzzo, Itasca County
4-H Shooting Sports, Post 60, Grand Rapids, MN
Sporter Team: Homestead 4-H Shooting Club, Post 27,
Beatrice, NE – Jace Bures, Micaela Jochum, Nathan
Jochum and Clint Sejkora
Sporter Individual: Andrew Hahn, Humboldt
Sharpshooters, Post 62, Humboldt, SD
Precision Team: Wolf Creek Young Shooters, Post 160,
Smyrna, GA – Jeremy Drennan, Jonathan Hall, Joseph
Hall and Phillip Huckaby
Precision Individual: Joseph Hall, Wolf Creek Young
Shooters, Post 160, Smyrna, GA
Sporter Team: Homestead 4-H Shooting Club, Post
27, Beatrice, NE – Sarah Broeker, Jace Bures, Micaela
Jochum and Clint Sejkors
Sporter Individual: Jace Bures, Homestead 4-H
Shooting Club, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Precision Team: Du Bois Rifle and Pistol Club, Post
17, Du Bois, PA – Christina Dutra, Michael Kulbacki,
Justin Pentz and Kyle Smith
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Precision Individual: Amanda Jeffries, McAlester Jr. Air
Rifle Club, Post 79, McAlester, OK
Sporter Team: Homestead 4-H Shooting Club, Post 27,
Beatrice, NE – Jace Bures, Micaela Jochum, Sheena
Mahloch and Clint Sejkora
Sporter Individual: Jace Bures, Homestead 4-H
Shooting Club, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Precision Team: Du Bois Rifle and Pistol Club, Post 17,
Du Bois, PA – Michael Kulbacki, Justin Pentz, Kyle
Smith and Kyle Yebermetsky
Precision Individual: Michael Kulbacki, Du Bois Rifle
and Pistol Club, Post 17, Du Bois, PA
Sporter Team: Homestead 4-H Shooting Club, Post
27, Beatrice, NE – Cole Bures, Micaela Jochum, Alex
Niefeldt and Alyssa Wolken
Sporter Individual: Micaela Jochum, Homestead 4-H
Shooting Club, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Precision Team: Du Bois Rifle and Pistol Club, Post 17,
Du Bois, PA – Aaron Holsopple, Michael Kulbacki,
Justin Pentz and Kyle Smith
Precision Individual: Ethan Settlemires, Cross Roads
Sport Shooting, Post 6, Cross Roads Sport Shooting,
Post 6, Corinth, MS
Sporter Team: R.L. Paschal High School JROTC, Post
569, Forth Worth, TX – Amanda Aguilera, Xentri
Garza, Dean Harmon and Daniel Hilario, Jr.
Sporter Individual: Micaela Jochum, Homestead 4-H
Shooting Club, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Precision Team: Capitol City Junior Rifle Club, Post 2,
Tacoma, WA – Brandon Hergert, Daniel Lowe, Josh
Pagel and Kyle Rebillion
Precision Individual: Abigail Stanec, Ashland Eagles,
Post 473, Copley, OH
Sporter Team: Ozark High School JROTC, Post 639,
Springfield, MO – Jacob Edwards, Kelsea Hunt, Shawn
Spradling and Rob Thompson
Sporter Individual: Kelsea Hunt, Ozark High School
JROTC, Post 639, Springfield, MO
Precision Team: Lincoln Rifle Club, Post 264, Lincoln,
CA – Jacob Carrillo, Dustin McQueary, Brett
Morrison and Kaitlin Pennell
Precision Individual: Kaitlin Pennell, Lincoln Rifle
Club, Post 264, Lincoln, CA
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Sporter Team: Lafayette Gun Club of Virginia “White”,
Post 273, Poquoson, VA – Hannah Black, Joshua
Black, Matthew Brewer and Thomas Wheeless
Sporter Individual: William Eades, III, C.E. Byrd High
School JROTC, Post 6, Shreveport, LA
Precision Team: Arlington Optimist Acorns, Post
177, Fairfax, VA – Ryan Anderson, Evelyn Holman,
Cammille Lathbury and Morgan Lluy
Precision Individual: Matthew Martin, Borealis
Bullseyes, Post 28, Anchorage, AK
Sporter Team: Lafayette Gun Club of Virginia “White”,
Post 273, Poquoson, VA – Hannah Black, Joshua
Black, Matthew Brewer and Thomas Wheeless
Precision Individual: Hannah Weatherford, North
Little Rock High School JROTC, Post 40, North Little
Rock, AR
Precision Team: Palmyra Junior Rifle Team, Post 72,
Palmyra, PA – Nathan Brandeburg, Briann Derr,
Elizabeth Embeck and Alyssa Gestl
Precision Individual: Daniel Lowe, Capital City Junior
Rifle Team, Post 2, Olympia, WA
Sporter Team: Patriot Shooting Club, Post 233, Varina,
VA – Joshua Black, Sarah Osborn, Timothy Teller and
Thomas Wheeless
Sporter Individual: Maneva Gill, Pacifica 4-H, Post 238,
Pacifica, CA
Precision Team: Sutter Union H.S. AJROTC, Post
122, Rayville, LA – Jaycee Carter, Justin Nissen, Greta
Ochsner, Lauren Zerkovich
Precision Individual: Colt Gross, North Augusta H.S.,
Post 705, Yuba City, CA
Sporter Team: Rayville H.S. AJROTC, Post 122,
Rayville, LA
Sporter Individual: Cody Sanchez, Valencia County
4-H, Post 85, Los Lunas, NM
Precision Team: Walla Walla High School JROTC,
Post 32, Walla Walla, WA – Sarah Jameson, Caitlyn
Lasseigne, Allison Jurgensen, Andrew Jenkins
Precision Individual: Rachael Schoenrock, Homestead
4-H, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Sporter Team: Franklin County High School
AFJROTC, Post 6, Rocky Mount, VA – Cody Ashby,
Jonathan Gove, Brantley Santrock, Michael Barton
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2016
2017
Sporter Individual: Rachael Schoenrock, Homestead
5-H, Post 27, Beatrice, NE
Precision Team: Zion Benton NJROTC, Post 865, Zion,
IL – Zachary Dumyahn, Justine Hamilton, Kevin
Hamilton, Kayla Savage
Precision Individual: Isela Velazques, R. L. Paschal
JROTC, Post 569, Ft. Worth, TX
Sporter Team: Hardcore 4, Post 64, Monroe, GA –
Dana Bowen, Maggie Mason, Mary Pratt, Brandon
Thomas
Sporter Individual: Sarah Osborn, Patriot Shooting
Club of VA, Post 233, Richmond, VA
Precision Team: Hardcore 4, Post 233, Loganville, GA –
Dana Bowen, Rachel Kimbell, Mary Pratt and Dakota
Spivey
Precision Individual: Sarah Sutton, Black Swamp Junior
Rifle Club, Post 114, Oak Harbor, OH
Sporter Team: Zion Benton NJROTC, Post 865, Zion,
IL – Justin Hamilton, Jaycie Hoenig, William Newman
and Howard Norrish
Sporter Individual: Gabriel Palermo, Freeport High
School NJROTC, Post 139, Freeport, IL
Precision Team: Minnesota Centershots, Post 102,
Anoka, MN – Abigail Buesseler, Elizabeth Ewert,
Kamilla Kisch, Samantha Peterson
Precision Individual: Sarah Osborn, Patriot Shooting
Club of Virginia, Post 233, Varina, VA
Sporter Team: Freeport HS NJROTC, Post 139,
Freeport, IL – Alyssa Hornung, Lindsay Strohacker,
Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Woitynek
Sporter Individual: Levi Carlson, National Ford HS
MCJROTC, Post 31, Lancaster, SC
Precision Team: Arlington Optimist Acorns CJRC, Post
177, Fairfax, VA – Rebecca Lamb, Amity Ermarth,
Elena Kim, Niya Burney
Precision Individual: Sarah Osborn, Patriot Shooting
Club of Virginia, Post 233, Varina, VA
Sporter Team: Nation Ford HS MCJROTC, Post
31, Lancaster, SC – Marcus Stallings, Levi Carlson,
Preston Jaeger, Donte Hayes
Sporter Individual: Hailey Smith, Zion Benton Team
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Precision Team: Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team, Post 173,
New Tripoli, PA – Calista Smoyer, Emma Rhode,
Sarah Frantz, Jeanne Haverhill
Precision Individual: Jared Eddy, Ole Mill Rangers,
Post 15, Midland, GA
Sporter Team: Des Moines North MCJROTC, Post 42,
Des Moines, IA – Adrianna Campos, Kevin Nguyen,
Sydney Krejci, Nicole Masteller
Sporter Individual: Bailey Hoenig, Zion Benton HS
NJROTC, Post 865, Zion, IL
Precision Team: Granbury High School, Post 491,
Granbury, TX – Makenzie Sheffield, Philip Becker,
Clarissa Layland and M’Leah Lambdin
Precision Individual: Makenzie Sheffield, Granbury
High School, Post 491, Granbury, TX
Sporter Team: Nation Ford High School MCJROTC,
Post 31, Lancaster, SC – Marcus Stallings, Levi
Carlson, Preston Jaeger and Donte Hayes
Sporter Individual: Jaden-Ann Fraser, Volunteer
NJROTC Rifle Team, Post 3 Kingsport, TN
Precision Team: Lincoln Rifle Club Jr. Division, Post
264, The American Legion of Texas Vittoria Watts,
Lilly Polakovic, Locan Michael, Morgan Vander
Linden
Precision Individual: Kaylene Castillo, Eldorado
MCJROTC New Mexico, Post 49
Sporter Team: Nation Ford MCJROTC Post 34, The
American Legion of South Carolina Maya Cameron,
Kayla Kalenza, Alana Ruggiero, Joshua Campbel
Sporter Individual: Maya Cameron, Nation Ford
MCJROTC South Carolina, Post 34
Precision Team: Granbury High School MCJROTC –
(TX) Ashton Arlington, Sarah Folsom, Parker Haydin,
Kaylynn Slaughter
Precision Individual: Natalie Perrin
Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol (MI)
Sporter Team: Nation Ford MCJORC (SC) Maya
Cameron, Isabelle Fettig, Kayla Kalenza, Alana
Ruggiero
Sporter Individual: Maya Cameron, Nation Ford
MCJROTC (SC)
Precision Team: Houston Hot Shots (TX)
Precision Individual: Mikole Hogan
Sporter Team: Nation Ford Rifle Team JROTC (SC)
Sporter Individual: Samantha Zemeno
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The American Legion Baseball Slugger Trophy
(Renamed from Louisville Slugger Trophy)
Description
General: Walnut plaque with metal plate for appropriate inscription.
Inscription: The American Legion Baseball Slugger Trophy presented to (name of recipient).
Year ___________.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 6, May 8-9, 2013
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award.
How Awarded
By a duly designated official at the conclusion of the American Legion Baseball World Series.
Conditions
The plaque remains the property of the recipient.
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Recipients
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
Lee Carrey, Post 7, Tucson, AZ
Victor Kauffman, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
George Moeller, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Don Hunter, Post 1, Omaha, NE
J. W. Porter, Post 337, Oakland, CA
W. Porter, Post 337, Oakland, CA
Grover Jones, Jr., Post 135, White Plains, NY
Horace Tucker, Jr., Post 364, San Diego, CA
Charles Selinger, Post 10, Winnetka, IL
Jim Galasso, Post 492, San Diego, CA
Jack Hopper, Post 23, Gastonia, NC
Richard Hergenrader, Post 3, Lincoln, NE
Lawrence Goudy, Post 245, St. Louis, MO
Fred Fox, Post 50, Cincinnati, OH
Kenneth Peters, Post 50, Cincinanti, OH
Louis Webb, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Robert M. Fry, Post 4, Billings, MT
Kenneth McEwen, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Fred C. Balmer, Post 1, Hampton, VA
Jerry Mattingly, Post 8, Evansville, IN
Roland G. Fingers, Post 73, Upland, CA
(See note under Authority)
Roland A. Goulet, Jr., Post 36, Berlin, NH
Ronald N. Harris, Post 38, Washington, DC
Joseph Cherico, Post 30, New Castle, DE
Martin A. Domiguez, Post 235, San Antonio, TX
John David Adeimy, Post 12, West Palm Beach, FL
Ronald Lee Brown, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Rodney Davis Walton, Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
Keith A. Kauerz, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Carlos S. Rodriguez, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Edwin C. Lopez, Post 146, Rio Piedras, PR
Arnulfo Camacho, Post 113, San Juan, PR
David Carl Stokes, Post 175, Metairie, LA
William F. Schell, Post 50, South Bend, IN
Douglas J. Palmer, Post 132, New Ulm, MN
Steven P. Wolff, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Cedric Gray, Post 375, Palo Alto, CA
Roger Hulse, Post 1, Tulsa, OK
Ivan S. Snyder, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Reynaldo “Chito” Martinez, Post 367,New Orleans, LA
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1986
1987
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1992
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1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Jon D. Bradley, Post 1, Millington, TN
Greg Olson, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Steve Nelson, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Bobby Jones, Carmichael Elks, Sacramento, CA
Mitch Hannahs, Post 66, Maynard, OH
Brad Dolejsi, Post 170, Midwest City, OK
Scott Hughes, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Del Marine, Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
Brett O’Dez, Post 226, Mayo, MD
Bob Pailthorp, Post 837, Union City, CA
Brannon Weisel, Post 2, Fargo, ND
Ryan Merritt, Post 22, Rapid City, SD
Bob Barth, Jr., Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Jason Adaro, Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc., Aiea, HI
Bryce Gehlen, Post 176, Vancouver, WA
Nate Philo, Post 15, Medford, OR
Chad Opel, Post 199, Edwardsville, IL
Kenny Judd, Post 111, Edmond, OK
Matt Ryan, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Richard Chinn, Post 246, Canville, CA
Josh Sowell, Post 12, Dothan, AL
Andy Console, Post 149, Haddon Heights, NJ
Tommy Cauley, Post 6, Deland, FL
Mike Tamsin, Post 83, Branford, CT
Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, IN
Kevin Hussey, Post 7, Tucson, AZ
Brandon Bass, Post 374, Omaha, NE
T. J. White, Post 76, Las Vegas, NV
Jack Hager, Post 40, Las Vegas, NV
Dylan Huskey, Post 109, Gaffney, SC
Evan Ryan, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Ben Hess, Post 125, New Orleans, LA
Tyler Villaroman, San Mateo, CA
Jordan Patty, Post 165, Midland, MI
Sam Link, Post 137, Dubuque County, IA
Ron Franklin, Post 366, Drestrehan, LA
None Awarded
Kobe Senn, Post 400, Fargo, ND
Travis Bragg, Post 554, League City (TX)
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Ralph T. O’Neil Education Trophy
Description
In honor of Past National Commander Ralph T. O’Neil.
General: Silver plated trophy shield mounted on plaque with wood background on which is super-imposed boys and girls school
award medals.
Inscription: “Ralph T. O’Neil Education Trophy. Awarded annually to that department showing the greatest Americanism activity
in use of The American Legion School Medal Awards.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 35, May 13-14, 1992.
How Awarded
Announcement of the award is made at each annual National Convention of The American Legion. A customized plaque is
shipped to the winning department.
Conditions
1. Awarded annually to that department, in the United States, showing the greatest Americanism activity in use of The American
Legion School Medal Awards.
2. The winner of this trophy shall be determined by:
a. the number of “American Legion School Medal Awards” recorded on the Consolidated Post Report form;
b. the number of awards per department is then divided by the number of posts in the department;
c. the department with the highest percentage will be declared the winner of the Ralph T. O’Neil Education Trophy.
3. This award shall be confined to all departments within the United States.
Note: Prior to 1992, the winners of this trophy were determined by the number of orders for American Legion School Awards
purchased from the National Organization’s Emblem Division and credited to each department by the close of business on that
date which falls thirty days prior to the National Convention of The American Legion as compared with the total number of posts
in the department concerned on December 31 of the immediate preceding year.
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Recipients (Department of)
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Mississippi
Illinois
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Arizona
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
California
Arizona
Arizona
Mississippi
Arizona
Arizona
Mississippi
None Awarded
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Florida
Louisiana
Arizona
Florida
Dist. of Col.
Florida
Dist. of Col.
Mississippi
Dist. of Col.
Dist. of Col.
Florida
Dist. of Col.
Dist. of Col.
Dist. of Col.
Dist. of Col.
Dist. of Col.
Florida
Florida
Florida
West Virginia
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Florida
Florida
Florida
Dist. of Col.
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Arizona
Florida
Wyoming
West Virginia
Florida
Arizona
Florida
Maryland
Florida
Vermont
Alaska
Maryland
Hawaii
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Colorado
Delaware
New Mexico
Vermont
Connecticut
Montana
South Carolina
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The American Legion Baseball “Big Stick” Award
(Renamed From Rawlings “Big Stick” Award)
Description
General: Trophy approximately two feet tall with three miniature wooden bats stacked in a pyramid on a base resembling home
plate.
Inscription: “ (year) The American Legion Big Stick Award, Presented to (name of recipient) .”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 7, May 8-9, 2013
How Awarded
By a duly designated official at the conclusion of the American Legion Baseball World Series.
Conditions
1. To be awarded annually to that American Legion Baseball player having the highest total number of bases as determined by the
official scorers of the respective regional tournaments and World Series of American Legion Baseball.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the National Americanism and Children & Youth Division to see said award is obtained and
available for presentation.
(Note: This award was originally known as the Adirondack “Big Stick” Award. The name was changed in 1974 after Adirondack
Industries was absorbed by Rawlings Sporting Goods.)
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(Renamed From Rawlings “Big Stick” Award)
Recipients
*Tie
1972
1973
1974
1975*
1975*
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987*
1987*
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
Keith Andrew Kauerz, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Thomas Steven Ashford, Post 1, Memphis, TN
Gregory Tooley, Post 254, Rockport, IN
David Edler, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Dennis Duncanson, Post 142, Fullerton, CA
Gus Malespin, Post 175, Metairie, LA
Doug Roberson, Post 12, West Palm Beach, FL
Ivan Mesa, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Juan Cruz, Post 36, Yakima, WA
Thomas Gill, Post 32, Hialeah, FL
Kevin Sickinger, Post 361, Richmond, VA
Ronald DeLucchi, Post 517, Lafayette, CA
Reynaldo “Chito” Martinez, Post 367,
New Orleans, LA
Jose Marzan, Post 134, Guaynabo, PR
Mike MusoLino, Carmichel Elks, Sacramento, CO
Dan Opperman, Post 8, Las Vegas, NV
Jeff Seymour, Post 471, Boyertown, PA
Tad Thompson, Post 176, Vancouver, WA
Scott Hughes, Post 507, Cincinnati, OH
Del Marine, Post 826, Woodland Hills, CA
Ricardo Otero, Post 48, Bayamon, PR
Bob Pailthorpe, Post 837, Union City, CA
Mike Harris, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Allen Layman, Post 88, Norman, OK
Esteban Barrios, Post 346, Miami, FL
Jason Adaro, Aiea Legion Baseball, Inc., Aiea, HI
James Jarreau, Post 81, Gonzales, LA
Nate Philo, Post 15, Medford, OR
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2000*
2000*
2000*
2001
2002*
2002*
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Ralph Roberts, Post 100, Cherryville, NC
Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, MN
Al Smith, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Mark Michael, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Ryan Lymangrover, Post 246, Danville, CA
Nate Martin, Post 13, Lewiston, ID
Josh Sowell, Post 12, Dothan, AL
Corey Carter, Post 212, West Point, MS
Joey Briggs, Post 11, Corvallis, OR
Steve Marquardt, Post 34, Kennewick, WA
Zac Berg, Post 4, Enid, OK
Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, IN
Marc Damon, Post 7, Tucson, AZ
Max Garrett, Post 34, Pasco, WA
Kyle O’Boyle, Post 165, Midland, MI
Matt Halloran, Eden Prairie, MN (Dept Sponsor)
Tony Skjefte, Eden Prairie, MN
(Dept Sponsor)
Evan Ryan, Post 1, Omaha, NE
Anthony Bender, Post 28, Petaluma, CA
Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ
Justin Hawkins, Post 193, Chapin, SC
Zach Luckey, Omaha, NE
Angelo Bortolin, San Mateo, CA
Jack Thomas Wold, Post 40, Henderson, NV
Austin Colmery, Post 1, Wilmington, DE
Trevo
None Awarded
Jackson McCoy, Post 49, Tupelo, MS
Elliot Jones, Post 56, Idaho Falls, ID; and Travis Bragg,
Post 554, League City, TX
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Spafford National Trophy
Description
In honor of Past National Commander Edward E. Spafford.
General: Metal plaque mounted on walnut panel; spread eagle on top; feminine figure in center holding Constitution of the United
States scroll; phalanx of young persons on each side.
Inscription: “For God and Country. The Spafford Oratorical Award. Awarded annually to that department sponsoring the winner of
the National High School Oratorical Contest.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
May 1941 report of National Trophies and Awards Committee as approved by the National Executive Committee.
How Awarded
Announcement of the award is made at the Americanism Commission meeting at each annual National Convention of The
American Legion. A customized plaque is shipped to the winning department.
Conditions
To that department of The American Legion having within its jurisdiction the winner of the National High School Oratorical
Contest.
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Recipients (Department of)
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
Idaho – Frank Church, Boise, ID
Tennessee – Albert P. Smith, Jr., Hendersonville, TN
Illinois – Burton Bernard, Granite City, IL
Nebraska – Brent Bozell, Omaha, NE
New Jersey – Robert Kelly, Jersey City, NJ
California – William O. Wollin, Los Gatos, CA
California – Roy F. Greenaway, Fresno, CA
Florida – James Grant, Orlando, FL
Missouri – Paul T. Hoyne, Concordia, MO
Oklahoma – Jim Robinson, Blackwell, OK
Virginia – Jeanne-Mann Dickinson, Roanoke, VA
Kansas – Cliff Thompson, Kansas City, KS
New York – Joel M. Bernstein, Buffalo, NY
Kansas – Jack McNees, Knasas City, KS
California – Michael Miller, Los Angeles, CA
Tennessee – Daniel A. Duckworth, Cleveland, TN
California – Dan Elliott McCall, Modesto, CA
Indiana – Reed Stewart, Brazil, IN
Illinois – Roger R. Majak, Lansing, IL
Kansas – Lanny Unruh, Newton, KS
New York – Robert J. O’Connell, New York, NY
Oklahoma – Patricia Turner, Muskogee, OK
New Jersey – Stephen Alan Oxman, Short Hills, NJ
Wisconsin – David B. Marth, Wausau, WI
California – James Franklin Kay, Fullerton, CA
Arizona – Ronald Timothy McCoy, Nogales, AZ
Texas – Alan Lee Keyes, San Antonio, TX
New York – John Joseph Cangilos, Albany, NY
California – Benjamin Gene Davidian, Jr., Tracy, CA
Massachusetts – Michael P. Gallagher, Somerville, MA
Texas – William H. White, San Antonio, TX
South Carolina – Thomas W. Joiner, Rock Hill, SC
Illinois – John W. Frost, Peoria, IL
Indiana – Steven L. Zeller, Columbus, IN
Maryland – Michael B. Begley, Baltimore, MD
Hawaii – Robert Halvorson Maus, Honolulu, HI
Illinois – Mark R. Thompson, Glen Ellyn, IL
Oklahoma – Debra Annette Morris, Lawton, OK
Pennsylvania – Fernando Bach, Jr., Lafayette Hill, PA
Oklahoma – Laura M. Vance, Lawton, OK
Michigan – Marlene Van Dyke, Grand Rapids, MI
Colorado – Dean Clancy, Denver, CO
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
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2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Illinois – William Kephart, Jr., Chillicothe, IL
Virginia – Keith Zinch, Blacksburg, VA
Pennsylvania – Arthur Jordan, Pittsburgh, PA
Wisconsin – Gwen Connolly, Cedarburg, WI
Iowa – Jennifer J. Demmon, Marshalltown, IA
Massachusetts – Mary Agness Barbier,
West Quincy, MA
Maryland – Philip Paliath, Baltimore, MD
Maryland – Martin Kelly, Jr., Hydes, MD
Kentucky – Joshua E. Boyd, Ft. Thomas, KY
California – Jack L. White, Walnut, CA
Maryland – Kerri Ruttenberg, Columbia, MD
Georgia – Cedric L. Ollison, Quitman, GA
Texas – Lisa Tsai, Houston, TX
New York – Aron Egner, Ballston Lake, NY
Arizona – Kaleen Love, Mesa, AZ
New Hampshire – Alexander Henlin, Dracut, MA
Maryland – Erin Plettenberg, Parkton, MD
Texas – Kevin Sladek, San Marcos, TX
Iowa – Max Miller, Ankeny, IA
Texas – Caleb Williams, Lewisville, TX
Alabama – Candace Neal, Eva, AL
Minnesota – Henry Shea, IV, Wayzata, MN
Georgia – Philip Bishop, Albany, GA
California – Daniel Berring, Orinda, CA
Tennessee – Nicholas Elledge, Knoxville, TN
Florida – Co’Relous Bryant, Jacksonville, FL
Maryland – Spencer Harjung, Elkton, MD
Indiana – Andrew Dykstal, Lafayette, IN
South Carolina – Victoria Black, Iva, SC
Missouri – Anisha Gururaj, Chesterfield, MO
Indiana – Rebecca Frazer, Morgantown, IN
Missouri – Agnes Rieger, MO
Missouri – Ashwath Kumar, MO
Florida – Geeta Minocha, FL
Washington – Benjamin Crosby, Burlington, WA
Massachusetts – Andrew Steinberg, Newton, MA
Kentucky – Carlissa Frederich, KY
Iowa – Patrick Junker, IA
None Awarded
None Awarded
Alabama
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Francis M. Redington Sportsmanship Award
Description
General: 12” x 21.25” x 7.5” walnut beveled edge base with one 10.5” x 5” brass portrait plate etched; brass description plate and
twenty 4” x 1” brass nameplates screwed into a base.
Recipient plaque: 8” x 10” x 7.5” walnut beveled edge base with brass portrait plate photo etched and brass description plate.
Inscription: “Francis M. Redington Sportsmanship Award”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 33, May 4-5, 2005.
How Awarded
By duly designated national official of The American Legion at the annual Junior Air Rifle National Championship Tournament of
The American Legion.
Conditions
To the athlete competing in The American Legion Junior Air Rifle National Championship who best exemplifies good
sportsmanship and fair play as selected by contest staff.
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Recipients
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Matthew Pueppke, Amenia, ND – Buffalo
Sharpshooters, Post 223, Erie, ND
Christina Dutra, Grampian, PA – Du Bois Rifle and
Pistol Club, Post 17, Du Bois, PA
Kaitlyn Martin, Peralta, NM – Valencia County 4-H
Shooting Sports, Post 85, Los Lunas, NM
James Keith, Albuquerque, NM – La Cueva High
School Marine Corps JROTC, Post 49,
Albuquerque, NM
Courtney Bates, Geneva, FL and Shayna Thompson,
Sims, FL – Oviedo High School Navy JROTC, Post
112, Goldenrod, FL
Shane Russell, Mendon, MI – St. Joseph County 4-H
Straight Shooters, Post 170, Three Rivers, MI
Dahkota Hayes, Superior, MT – Mineral County 4-H
Shooting Club, Post 13, Superior, MT
Samantha Migliori, Post 151, Middletown, NY
Casey Lutz, Post 113, Meridian, ID
Ryan Lowe, Post 134, Clearfield High School,
Clearfield, UT
Howard Norrish, Post 865, Zion Benton High School
NJROTC, Winthrop Harbor, IL
Jimmy Ellefson, Post 374, Des Moines North
MCJROTC, Des Moines, IA
Grace Taschuk, Post 334, Junior Rifle Club, Andover,
MD
Kaylene Castillo, Post 49, Eldorado High School
MCJROTC, NM
Samantha Lewis, Post 12, Selma High School
MCJROTC, CA
None Awarded
Shelby Carr, Post 7 Nebraska Guns R Us
Braden Peiser, Post 583, Texas Hill Country Shooting
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Daniel J. O’Connor Americanism Trophy
(Renamed from William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy)
Description
General: A large gold champion cup-style trophy topped with an American flag and eagle, positioned upon a two-tiered wood base
with gold lady victory-style toppers positioned at each corner of the bottom tier and an engraved gold metal plate affixed to the
front of each of the two tiers of the wood base.
Inscriptions: Engraved gold metal plate affixed on the top tier of the wood base:
“DANIEL J. O’CONNOR
AMERICANISM AWARD
(award year)”
Engraved gold metal plate affixed on the bottom tier of the wood base:
“AWARDED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF
(DEPARTMENT NAME)
AMERICAN LEGION (NUMBER, for example 100TH) NATIONAL CONVENTION
(CITY AND STATE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION)”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 1, August 29, 2011
How Awarded
By the National Commander and/or Americanism Chairman, or duly appointed representatives, at each annual National
Convention of The American Legion.
Conditions
1. Awarded annually to that department selected from among the top three departments attaining the greatest number of
percentage points which are derived from the activities reported on the Consolidated Post Report form and which submits the
best narrative statement supporting the claim of points shown.
2. The winner shall be selected from the aforementioned three departments based on the best narrative statement supporting the
claim of points determined from the Consolidated Post Report. Such narrative statement is to be no less than 200 words and
not more than 500 words.
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(Renamed from William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy)
Recipients (Department of)
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
New York
Tennessee
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Vermont
Vermont
Vermont
Maine
Maine
Maine
Maine
Maine
Vermont
Vermont
Maryland
North Dakota
Maryland
Maryland
Maryland
Maryland
New York
Ohio
New York
Maryland
Ohio
Vermont
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1998
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2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Vermont
Virginia
New York
Virginia
Ohio
Alaska
Ohio
Ohio
Nebraska
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Alaska
Ohio
Virginia
Wisconsin
Virginia
Virginia
New York
Virginia
Ohio
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Florida
2022
Virginia
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“Square Knot” Award
Description
General: The Award consists of a gold and purple square knot, which may be worn on the Scout uniform and a suitable certificate.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 34, May 7-8, 2003.
How Awarded
The departments will arrange for presentation at an appropriate place and time.
Criteria/Conditions
A. Service
1. Be a current member of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
2. Be a current registered Scouter in a leadership position at the unit, district or council level; or as a Chartered Organizational
Representative (COR); or as a district, council, area or regional member-at-large; or as a commissioner at any level.
B. Training
If serving as a unit leader complete five of the following:
1. Complete your unit leader Position-Specific (RoleBased) Course (Scoutmaster Position-Specific, Venturing Advisor
Position-Specific, Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Position-Specific, or Sea Scout Leader Position-Specific).
2. Complete “Youth Protection” training within the past 24 months.
3. Complete a certified “First Aid and CPR” certification within the past 24 months through either the American Red Cross or
Emergency Care & Safety Institute.
4. Earn the Scouter’s “Training Award” for your position.
5. Complete a Woodbadge, Powderhorn or Seabadge training program.
6. Attend a national training conference at either Bechtel Summit’s John D. Tickle Training Center, Florida Sea Base or
Philmont Training Center.
If serving as a Chartered Organizational Representative (COR), or as a district, council, area or regional member-at-large, or as
a Commissioner at any level, complete three of the following:
1. Complete the Position-Specific (Role-Based) Course for your position (Commissioner Position Specific Basic Training or
Chartered Organization Representative Position Specific Training).
2. Complete a Woodbadge training program.
3. Complete a council or area specific degree program through the College of Commissioner Science or University of Scouting.
4. Attend a regional or area training conference such as the OA National Leadership Seminar or Regional/Area Commissioner
Conference.
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5. Attend a national training conference at either Bechtel Summit’s John D. Tickle Training Center, Florida Sea Base or
Philmont Training Center.
C. Tenure
1. Serve a total of three consecutive years in a Scouting leadership position at the unit, district or council level; or as a
Chartered Organizational Representative (COR); or as a district, council, area or regional member-atlarge; or as a
commissioner at any level.
D. Performance
While serving in a Scouting leadership position at the unit, district or council level; or as a Chartered Organizational
Representative (COR); or as a district, council, area or regional member-at-large; or as a commissioner at any level, complete a
minimum of five of the following:
1. Serve a minimum of two years as a Post Chartered Organizational Representative for Scouting or Scouting unit leader and
demonstrate success with your unit(s) in terms of growth in membership.
2. Assist your post, district or department to raise funds to support Scouting. Participate with a local BSA district or council
friends of scouting fundraising effort.
3. Participate as member of a BSA District or council membership/relationships committee and represent The American
Legion.
4. Assist in organizing or reorganizing a cub pack, Scout troop, sea scout ship or venturing crew chartered by an American
Legion post.
5. Participate in the Eagle Scout of the Year program at the post, district or department level.
6. Make contact with Scout troops and venturing crews in your area through visits, roundtables or other means and solicit
their participation in the National High School Oratorical Contest, Junior Shooting Sports Program, Boys State, American
Legion Baseball and other Americanism programs and document the results of your efforts.
7. Recruit manpower from your post or district to support a Scout activity such as a camporee, bicycle rodeo, merit badge day
or other related event to help further American Legion recognition in support of the Scouting program.
8. Develop and carry out or participate in an American Legion program to recognize the leaders of Scouting programs in your
post, district or department.
9. Promote and coordinate the development of a network of department American Legion Scouting Team members to assist in
the development of Scouting within The American Legion.
10. Earn the Den Leader Training Award or Scouters Training Award.
11. Earn the Unit Leader Award of Merit or District Award of Merit.
12. Earn any Scouter’s Key Award.
13. Earn the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award or Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service.
E. Approval
1. Submit appropriate documentation (photocopies of membership card, course completion certificates, memorandum/
letters signed by Scouting leadership highlighting accomplishments, etc.) in order to fully document the attainment of the
requirements as outlined in sections A, B, C and D.
2. Obtain the written endorsements of your American Legion post commander, American Legion Auxiliary unit president
or Sons of The American Legion squadron commander and the department Scouting chairman, department adjutant
and department commander that you have satisfactorily completed the requirements for this award. (A website link
to department headquarters addresses can be found on the back of the brochure to assist in obtaining the written
endorsements of the department Scouting chairman, department adjutant and department commander.)
3. Submit the appropriate documentation and written endorsements to the Americanism Commission online at
www.legion.org/scouting.
4. Note: Application packets that lack the appropriate documentation or written endorsements will be returned
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Recipients
2003
2004
2005
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None Awarded
Steven H. Davis, Marvin R. Gibson, Jr., Raymond A.
Rolley, Lowell K. Flickinger, Charles W. Henson, Sr.,
Robert K. Matthews, Jr., Robert Anderson, Henri G.
Brousseau, Kenneth D. McCain, Roy J. Wullich, Troy J.
Herron, Charles G. Mills, Robert H. Hawkes, Richard
E. Palmer, Jon Pederson, William Fredrick, Robert A.
Weise, E. W. Rabon, Jr., Raymond D. Burzinski, Robert
V. Bowen, William A. Gename, Frank R. Berger, Hugo
R. Lopez, Joseph F. Zimmerman, Herbert E. Pierpan,
Ariel Rodriguez, Phillip W. Crowder, William Gerber,
Robert A. Porter, Donald Wolf, Frank L. Bolak, Jr.,
Robert R. Ewing, John C. Reed, Richard E. Hamelinck,
Randy L. Potts, Benjamin Perry, Jr., Joseph A. Daloia,
Sr., Floyd Okada, James P. Heath, Harry P. Stumpf,
Clarence “Doc” Holiday, Sally Lawson, Hugh H. Ten
Hagen, Donald Dibble, Gail L. Cherry, Harold W.
Carter, Ben N. Rinehart, John D. Urbach, Charles L.
Rummel, John R. McLaughlin, Catherin N. Cullen,
Paul V. Trifiletti, Donald L. Frymyer, George A. Raes,
Jack H. Hood, Dewey Jones, Carl LaVigne, Kim A.
Neumann, Charles Wilson, Jon H. Waltz, Donald M.
Smits, Richard W. Shadduck, Wilfred Verville, Terry
A. Verville, Harold W. King, Phyllis E. King, Howard
Beaudette, Walter Josti, Charles W. Kuh, Donald C.
Grudt, Milda V. Mullins, Charles E. Mullins, Dennis E.
Pederson, Richard A. Koechlein, Leo J. Baker, Ronald
S. Gagne, Duane L. Daake, William T. Fortune, Monet
S. Fronk, Robert E. Emond, James G. Yaple, Raymond
E. Gillespie, Luverne L. Moldenhauer, Richard N.
Oslund, Conrad W. Flickenschild, Dave Hart,
Douglas R. Carignan, Gilbert Lucka, Joseph E.
Jarosz, Vance H. Champion, Rozena McVey, Robert
T. Mudge, Karl Lawson, James Putnam, Thomas L.
Gutherie, Edward A. Phillips, Fred D. Elliott, Ronald
G. Strickland, John E. Roberts, Lawrence H. Cooke,
G. I. Ochs, Albert M. Olmstead, David E. Carmel,
Raymond E. Lemieux, Walter S. Bull, Paul Bleier, Bray
Barnes, Lester Wilensky, Norman Dorsch, Eugene H.
Shaffer, Robert E. Jones, Martin E. Rasch, Jr., Robert
M. Buonvino, Howard Dunn, William Paul, John P.
Walsh, Charles H. Wetter, H. Joseph Bernard, Jr.
Robert J. Colucci, Gerald E. Douglass, Joseph P.
Slattery, Jr., Donald G. Kasak, Joseph J. Duvo, Lee D.
2006
Pitcox, Sr., Stephen J. Robillard, Donald W. Helton,
Andy Foster, Kenneth F. Bailey, Stephen A. Mataraza,
Robert K. Gilchriest, Raymond H. Bartlett, Francis J.
Ziek, James H. Kratt, Herbert T. Armstrong, Frederick
M. Jagoda, Byron Johns, Joe J. Sale, Jr., Jerrell W.
McCool, Troy Farmer, John W. Baldwin, Stephen D.
Scott, Mark R. Rittenhouse, Maria D. Rittenhouse,
Albert H. Friel, Leon Lovett, Alfred W. Riker, Jr., Carl
L. Griffith, Robert L. Rittenhouse, Thomas P. Sanders,
Kurt L. Stuvengen, Jorge L. Montes, Andrew A.
Buglione, Robert J. Woodrow, Glenn M. Pena, Allan
C. Brown, John Musser, Julio Bambini, Stephen E.
Foote, Larry C. Balsley, Arnold St. John, Gary Kenkel,
Jo Ann Kenkel, Richard A. Ellwein, Michael Garry,
Theodore H. Butler, Herbert H. Adams, Allan Coady,
Barry N. Schuster, Harry F. Van Scoy, Jr., George Fix,
William T. Meister, Sr., Anthony J. Bezouska, Thomas
A. Bezouska, Edward Krsek, Paul J. Peraino, Clyde
O. Minish, Robert M. Noonan, Carolyn Klemp, Peter
MacGregor, Sally Nay, Elmer Palmer, Donald Cheney,
Daniel C. Bartelt, Patricia C. Marso, Clyde E. McCord,
John D. Hawkins, Barbara “Bobbi” Nunweiler, Ray
“Skip” Nunweiler, John Urbach, II, Edmund W.
Hillenburg, Sr., Frederick M. Jagoda, Lawrence J.
Feller, John G. Ragsdale, R. James Hamblin, John G.
Price, Kenneth Smiley, Susan K. Spratt, Thomas J.
Spratt, Daniel J. Millenacker, Merle Johnson, William
C. Smith, John Radke, Sr., Harold Lake, John Pavik,
Richard Bernardini, Charles Pakula, William Perkins,
Robert Litten, Daniel Travers, John Sullivan, Michael
Mangino, Dennis Gaynor, Gertrude Gaynor, William
Luongo, Richard Fiesel, Sandra Luongo, Terry Bernier,
Riley Hughes.
Joe Sinceworth, Robert Lohne, Edward Kemper,
Charles Hall, Paul Corriere, Jr., Maynard Unger, Alan
Brenner, Rodger Brown, David Dohm, Jorge Montes,
George Lude, Marlene Zimmerman, Jimmie Davis,
Gary Pressley, Phillip Keller, Eugene Mozal, Michael
Montemorano, Kemper Dadisman, Paul Loefke,
Stanley Weinstein, Bernard Flatow, Joseph Quaderer,
Ted Holz, III, Charles Hulse, Wesley Elder, John
Garvey, Anders Martenson, III, Verdery Roberson,
John Komar, Mark LeClair, Warren Higginbotham,
Robert Conlon, William Rich, Thomas Clingerman,
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James Colson, Kenneth Shelby, Carla Scott, Jeff Wilkes,
Ronald Christensen, Milan Dubois, Jr., John A.
Burrell, Peter N. Mastopoulos Dale Striechert, Robert
W. Paiva, Gregory Johl, Richard L. Willhite, Barry F.
Struse, Michael C. Tangen, John R. Pease
Daniel C. Briscoe, Anthony W. Renner, Donald T.
Currier, Thomas W. Hallett, Dr. Todd K. Fetsch,
Stephen J. Dean, Chris Glass, Sr., Michael J. Feist,
Albert Blumer, Donald L. Farris, Shaun Guhl, Kathy
M. Bisek, Tracy L. Murray, LuWanda M. Ford,
Leonard C. Ford, James M. Gates, Michael Demsko,
Charles J. Weber, Jr., Don Jackson, Ray D. Airy, John
J. Schillo, David R. Manore, Nancy Ann Peto, Allan
D. Hale, Richard Miller, Russell L. Hauser, Jr., David
R. Murphy, Craig Murray, Richard “Dick” McCoy,
Stephen Suga, David Seras, Herbert C. Vinson, Troy
S. Jenkins, Eric K. Doerr, John M. Pickard, William
A. Falconer, Raymond F. Burdick, John Roll, Jr.,
Ronald F. Cady, Joseph W. Gero, Carl W. Aho, Scott A.
Schuhmacher, Philip A. Johnson, Daniel C. Briscoe,
Anthony W. Renner, Donald T. Currier, Thomas W.
Hallett, Dr. Todd K. Fetsch, Stephen J. Dean, Chris
Glass, Sr., Michael J. Feist, Albert Blumer, Donald L.
Farris, Shaun Guhl, Kathy M. Bisek, Tracy L. Murray,
LuWanda M. Ford, Leonard C. Ford, James M. Gates,
Michael Demsko, Charles J. Weber, Jr., Don Jackson,
Ray D. Airy, John J. Schillo, David R. Manore, Nancy
Ann Peto, Allan D. Hale, Richard Miller, Russell L.
Hauser, Jr., David R. Murphy, Craig Murray, Richard
“Dick” McCoy, Stephen Suga, David Sears, Herbert C.
Vinson, Troy S. Jenkins, Eric K. Doer, John M. Pickard,
William A. Falconer, Raymond F. Burdick, John Roll,
Jr., Ronald F. Cady, Joseph W. Gero, Carl W. Aho, Scott
A. Schumacher, Philip A. Johnson.
Norman A. Hoffman, Thomas A. Johnson, John Teske,
David Wraussmann, William Brady, Nicholas Clark,
John Wilcox, David R. Booth, Sr., John M. Simmons,
George B. Thompson, Clifford M. Karppe, Robert
Laburada, Thomas M. Homuth, Robert Chisholm, Jim
Stewart, Douglas L. Radford, Dennis M. Matthews,
John C. Spears, Anna M. Foster, John H. Case, Charles
Ced, James Vornberg, Philip J. Colella, Scott C. Fuqua,
Edward D. Barton, Oscar O. Outen, Joseph V. Vicek,
Gordon k. Place, Lynn Sears, Lawrence Foley, Paul
A. Petty, Richard H. Siddall, David Baillie, Mark A.
Delaney, Kurt W. Lindemann, Steven Monaghan,
Joseph W. Shaw, Patrick Beer, William Mills, Denny
Sweat, Michael Katona, Barbara Belmont, John Zantek,
Jr., Larry Boyer, Eugene Standfield.
Alan Munch, Ronald Smith, Charles Martin, Mark
Milliron, Gary Nordahl, Steven Varner, Sandra Ritter,
Lowell Badgley, James Ferris, Don Steele, Steve Baker,
Terry Cosfriff, Ronald LeBlanc, Donald McIntosh,
Howard Yeomans, Ivan Anderson, Christopher
Cancilla, Charles Eubank, Charles Yunker, David
Lambeth, Warren Tobin, John Manz, Robert Dusso,
David Campbell, Sheldon Gotesky, Theodore
Spangenberg, John
Alan Munch, Ronald Smith, Charles Martin, Mark Milliron,
Gary Nordahl, Steven Varner, Sandra Ritter, Lowell
Badgley, James Ferris, Don Steele, Steve Baker, Terry
Cosfriff, Ronald LeBlanc, Donald McIntosh, Howard
Yeomans, Ivan Anderson, Christopher Cancilla,
Charles Eubank, Charles Yunker, David Lambeth,
Warren Tobin, John Manz, Robert Dusso, David
Campbell, Sheldon Gotesky, Theodore Spangenberg,
John,
Murphy, Terry Grogan, David Lunning, Robert Gorshe,
Robert Ryan, Wayne Chatfield, Gary Tanner, Daniel
Napoliello, Gerald Newland, Sr.
2010
Benjamin Elkins, Clayton Niles, Charles Lewis,
Jr., Dennis Smith, Richard Uhrich, Joseph Isacks,
Donald Brown, George Hall, Frank Hanchak,
James Sundergrill, William Servizi, Oren Peters,
Harold Yocum, Quimby Enterline, Bentley Mabee,
David Whitney, Alex Wiatt, Tracy Wilson, Richard
Cummings, Danny Wilcoxen, Gary Petersen, Michael
Staton, Jim Clements, John Beebe, Sr., Dale Emmerton,
William Pollack, David Loughlin, Michael Lhotka,
Carl Pabst, Royce Niles, Charles J. Kopcho, John Susek,
George Alexander, Donald Wiater, William Smith,
Michael Billig, Vaughn Keaton, Roger Borden, Gail
Butler, Christie Butler, Robert J. Owens, Dwight Jekel.
2011
Bobby Martin, John M. Welborn, Robert l. Warren,
Harold J. Schoeffler, Ashley W. White, Michael S.
Welsh, Francis H. Guess, Lee R. Wise, Ernest S. Kelley,
Joseph E. Baker, Arnold E. Boyle, Robert l. Tweer,
Curtis Kamichoff, Ron Hooker, George Lambert,
Hilory H. Hammond, Jr., Gregory J. Lisinski, Brian
Lamberg, Stephen E. White, James F. Watts, Ray
C. Geeseman, Jr., Russell B. Chorpenning, Jay L.
Wieland, Joseph Bach, Shawn Youngberg, Emil L.
Mesko, Andrea Mesko, Joe C. Bishop, David Perkins,
Rees D. Morgan, Alfred D. Gates, Michael W. Stalcup,
David V. Koss, Peter S. Pate, Nicholas J. Gray, Cynthia
A. Gray, Rob Kimball, Richard J. Sanne, Scott C.
Hemgren, James A. Larsen, Helena Johnson, Brian
Foster, Curtis E. Ware, Donald H. Wolf, III, Connie B.
LaRose, Leonard M. Peterson, Mark A. Poyzer, Frank
Kebelman, John W. Fotsch, John H. Brown.
2012
Ruben R. Rothschild, Claude E. Davenport, Joseph M.
Badger, Gordon E. Lovsletten, Robert Snyder, John
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2008
2009
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Recipients continued
2013
2014
2015
2016
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H. Green, Darrell R. Gregg, Gail Goodson, Keith A.
Smith, Stoney Oesterreich, Gregg L. Scott, Robert T.
Holihan, J. Frank Sturges, Brad L. Epstein, Burl R.
Kennedy, Gary Roach,LeRoy H. Graw, Claudia Glass,
Kenneth W. Dick, William J. Kropa, Michael J. Kulick,
Richard R. Barden, Gerald A. Ephault, Thomas E.
Merino, Christopher J. Dufford, Peter L. Reeder.
Gary D. Bell, Steve Ramin, Bobby J. Gokey, Robin E.
Ruch, Donald C. Stout, Harold N. Fuschs, William
H. Bechtel, Edward C. Crowe, John Sanchez, James E.
Spiess, Robert C. Johnson, Miles W. Donahue, Donald
Southworth, Donald L. Ellison, Roy W. Douglass, Rod
Reifsteck, Barbara Stewart, William A. Funtenatto,
Michael J. Kushnierek, Dr. Troy L. Bishop, Larry
Stacy, Roger D. Marshall, Dennis W. Mulvaney, Mark
Wassum, John J. Young, George M. Harrison, David
F. Jennemann, Jr., Larry E. Wittmayer, William H.
Greenleaf, DeYoung.
Thomas J. Pendergast, Charles A. Spitz, Gilbert C.
Harper, Tim L. Liffrig, Peter K. Walsh, Ronald L.
Layman, Richard L. Hawkins, Bobby H. Barnes,
Robert Wojcikowski, Ronald E. Foster, Russell W.
Loquist, Randy B. Strickland, Peter R. De Kramer,
Ralph Rivera, Bruce A. Winslow, Michael E. Jones,
Richard L. Mills, Michael B. Quintin, Melvin Parsons,
Kenneth C. Nichols, Thomas M. Mechler, Frederic M.
Sieg, James A. Ashe, Leroy Williams, Lyle E. Miller,
Jeffrey S. Burt, Horace H. Robbins, Jr., Joseph W.
Campbell, Carl M. Trinko, Robert S. Cline, Robert L.
Janes, Frederick H. Miller, II.
Raymon O. Untiet, Jr., Erwin F. Brinkmann, Terry L.
Springer, K. William Hayes, Elden H. Morris, Eric W.
Ritzen, Bruce B. Biggs, Laurence H. Roberts, Douglas
W. Hales, David L. Carr, Richrd M. Misanko, Joseph L.
Thomas, Judy S. Sanders, Evan Reif.
Karl Springbob, George R. Nadow, Claude E. Brown,
Matthew E. Jaeger, James A. Roslevich, David Bone,
Joseph A. Cochran, Robert C. Koza, Dennis J. Clarke,
Beth C. Rowley, David F. Wallace, Andy O. Smith,
James Cairo, Louis R. Baldessari, II, Richard E.
Murray, Jr., Jack A. Tyer, Kent Dykes, Gregory B. Carr,
Tonie Jones, Kenneth L. Wyatt.
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Raymond D. Vining, William R. Turner. Jr., Jeffrey
D. Geyer, Marlyn Mott, Edward P. Coons, Henry E.
Shoenfelt, II, Larry W. Sheppard, John O. Higgins,
Dennis C. Northrop, Stephen G. Miller, Scott E.
Turner, Stephen E. Williams, Randolph C. D’Apice,
Dean A. Phillippi, Sr., Dennis L. Thornton, Elmo
Brandon, Charles Libby, Daniel W. Seeman, Jr., Mickey
J. Avalos, Donna G. Bielauskas, Gerald L. Brannon,
Edward F. Ucinski, III, Diana L. Saxon, Alexander C.
Dowell
Robert C. Monto, James M. Hughes, Richard L.
Hewett, William Hogg, John P. Wiltenmuth, III,
Richard T. Markley, Benjamin M. Strong, Michael C.
Macku, William Lindberg, Ricky N. Riggins, Bruce
Olson, Don Hall, Stacy L. Hall, Jaime J. Gonzalez,
James Colvin, Frederick Drzewiecki, II, Ronald
Comtois, Jason Sansburn, Richard C. Barnard, Dana
Edwards, Ralph E. Belter, Robin Hoyle
Geoffrey Forbes, Charles Pettibone, William Sloan,
Keith Burkenmeyer, David Hartin, James Hughes,
Christopher Ragusa, Jerry Peeler, John Merrell, Eric
Mueller, Lisa Fountain, Walter Sporisky
Richard Palka (NJ); Daniel Scurlock (NY); William
Kaczmarek (WI); Robert Lindsey, III (FL); Robert
Lindsey, Jr. (FL); Daniel Wentling (KS)
Anthony Mitchell (IN), Michael R. Moore (TX),
Robert M. Haglund (WI), Leonardo Campos-Moya
(WI), William S. Crewe (CA), Mickey Avalos (OH),
Joshua Lively (NE)
Randolph S. Young (VA), Bradford P. Adams (AZ),
Jerrell R. Messenger (AL)
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American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
Description
General: 12" x 14 1/2" Gold antique finish resin cast laser engraved eagle, positioned upon a wood base, with an engraved gold
metal plate affixed to the front of the base.
Inscription: (Participants Name)
(Year)
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 31, October 14-15, 2020
How Awarded
Winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and award at The American Legion Annual convention. The three runners-up each are
awarded $2,500 scholarships.
Criteria/Conditions
1. Must be either a registered member of a Scouts BSA Troop, Varsity Scout Team or Venturing Crew chartered to an American
Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of the American Legion Squadron
OR
2. Be a registered, active member of a chartered Scouts BSA Troop, Varsity Scout Team or Venturing Crew, and the son/daughter
of an active Legionnaire, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary member
AND
a. Received the Eagle Scout award.
b. Received a BSA religious emblem, regardless of which youth grade level earned (Cub, Webelos, Scout, Venturer, or Older
Scout).
c. Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community.
d. Have reached their 15th birthday and enrolled in high school at the time of selection.
e. Apply to the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered.
Note: Eagle Scouts still in high school who reached their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise
qualified.
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Recipients
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
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Carl C. Wilkinson, III Florida
Anthony P. Ziemba New York
Bruce A. Geske Minnesota
Mark A. Wright Oklahoma
Joseph E. Tofalo New York
Michael F. Suarez New York
David E. Gregory Mexico
William E. Bigot Minnesota
Bernard M. Gouaux Louisiana
Timothy P. LaQuerre New Hampshire
Christopher H. Davies Maryland
Shawn Farris Wyoming
Peter J. Kaboli Iowa
Randy Votava Minnesota
Clifford W. Bishop Arkansas
Troy Eckhardt Florida
Matt Takara Colorado
Robert Nickel California
Jonathan Offt Iowa
Rodney J. Votava Minnesota
Robert M. Boyer Florida
William Guerard Alabama
Scott L. Cornie Oregon
Karl E. Hertz Iowa
Christopher Ude Tennessee
Paul E. Harris Utah
Joseph Finnerty Maryland
Benjamin B. Thomas Alabama
Andrew S. McCampbell Tennessee
Homer L. Howard Mississippi
Ted D. Glasco Kansas
Mark W. Gibson Florida
Dennis W. Griffith Alabama
Michael P. Kerr Kansas
Christopher D. Wacker Iowa
Kevin M. Ude Tennessee
Patrick J. Fischer South Dakota
Gregory E. Ruhl Maryland
Harold R. Davis South Carolina
Matthew A. Heffelfinger – Pennsylvania
Corey K. Proctor – Iowa
Michael J. Freeman – Maryland
James W. Lamar, Jr. – Tennessee
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Zachary L. Thomas – Georgia
Brett N. Kellner – Florida
Stacey D. Stafford – Tennessee
Earnest E. Lagimoniere - Maryland
Grant E. Garigues – California
Sandar J. Laan – Georgia
Michael E. Paulhus – Louisiana
Timothy S. MacLaughlin – Virginia
David Joosten – Minnesota
William Osmulski – Indiana
Jeffrey Aubuchon – Massachusetts
Philip Zimmerman – Tennessee
Mark D. Sukraw – Nebraska
Jason E. Donald – Florida
Curtis R. Mullins, Jr. – Virginia
David Ellison – Maryland
Steven M. Corsello – New York
David C. Eastman, Jr. – California
John T. Krempecki – Pennsylvania
Chisum A. Pierce – Texas
Robert Rasmussen – Minnesota
John Caldwell – California
Bradley Garr – Arizona
Baylor Dickerson - Virginia
Jason Dreyzehner – Virginia
Jonathan Chapman III – Tennessee
Robert Kawecki – North Carolina
Sean Chmielewski – Connecticut
Mark Edward Chmielewski – Connecticut
Chandler Burke – Texas
Jonathan Chapman – Tennessee
Travis Thornburgh – Iowa
Joseph William Blaisse – Pennsylvania
Luke Littman – Texas
James Heuser – Maryland
Corey Castillo – Louisiana
Ethan Copple – Nebraska
Michael James Parker - New York
Jacob S. Kelley – Wisconsin
Braeden Benedict – California
Jacob Kelley - Wisconsin
Jeremiah Lovestrand – Florida
Liam O’Conner – Delaware
Jacob Quigley - Illinois
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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Scott Moore Jr. – Tennessee
Mitchell Woods – Virginia
Jonathan Huntley – Massachusetts
Koen Weaver - New York
Michael Ankner - Colorado
Benjamin Kelley - Wisconsin
Koen Weaver - New York
Jacob Sykora - Nebraska
Jaden Anderson – Utah
N'Jhari Jackson – Florida
Trevor Burke – Texas
Rhylan Peterson – Minnesota
Michael McPhie – California
Noah Ventura – Virginia
James Simpson – Nebraska
Ryan Cannon – New Jersey
John McPhie – California
Cale Abbott – Oklahoma
Thomas Kopasko – Pennsylvania
Spenscer Burke – Texas
Christopher Adam – Pennsylvania
Jackson Mills - Illinois
Charlotte Beatson – Colorado
Matthew Korf – Minnesota
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The American Legion National Education Award
Description
General: 10” x 12” walnut shadow box plaque with metal etched plate inscribed with award citation.
Inscription: “The American Legion (year) National Education Award presented to (name of winner) in recognition and
appreciation of (brief reason for recognition)”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 6, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
Presented by the Americanism Commission chairman and/or duly designated representative at the Americanism Commission
meeting during each annual National Convention of The American Legion.
Conditions
1. An individual, group or organization that has promoted the education programs of The American Legion.
2. An individual, group or organization that has promoted education programs that correspond to the goals of The American
Legion.
3. An individual, group or organization that has promoted or advanced education programs at the national level.
4. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage, in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days and lodging for one night in accordance with travel policies of The
American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or organization to receive the award at
National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or any expenses incurred by guests
accompanying the awardee.
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Recipients
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Patricia McCormick, Education writer for UPI Joyce
Lain Kennedy, Author, Syndicated Columnist
Dr. Kenneth B. Hoyt, Director, Division of Career
Education, U.S. Department of Education
None Awarded
Dr. Herm Davis, Education Director, President of
National College Services, Ltd.
Dr. Robert Billings, White House Liaison, U.S. Office
of Education
Senator Theodore F. “Ted” Stevens, Alaska
Senator Claiborne De Borda Pell, Rhode Island
Bruce L. Christensen, President Public Broadcasting
Service
James Duffy, President of Communications,
American Broadcasting Companies
William J. Bennett, Secretary of Education
Barbara Pierce Bush, First Lady
Lauro Fred Cavazos, Secretary of Education
Roy Romer, Governor of Colorado
Dr. William M. Suttles, President Emeritus, Executive
Vice President and Provost Emeritus and Professor
Emeritus
None Awarded
Dr. W. Firman Haynie, Chairman, NCOE from 19811983
The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program, Sponsored by
The National Rifle Association, Inc.
None Awarded
Dr. Frances Kelly, Director of Voluntary Programs,
Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval
Personnel
Educational Communications, Inc.
None Awarded
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Jack Mercier, 52-year member of The American
Legion, Wisconsin
Tom Brokaw, NBC News, Journalist and Author
Mr. Fred Rogers, Children’s TV personality
William C. Plowden, Jr.
Laura D. Slayton, Illinois
Laura Bush, First Lady
Dr. Charles L. Vawter, Jr., Chairman NCOE from
1994-2005
Bob Keeshan, Captain Kangaroo
Frances A. Swensen, Improving the lives of our
nation’s children
Sesame Street Workshops, DVD “When Daddy Comes
Limping Home”
None Awarded
Michael Peterson, Nashville, TN
National Education Association
Mr. Tom Clark, Educator, Lake Central High School,
St. John, IN
Martha Cothren, Educator, Joe T. Robinson High
School, Little Rock, AR
Mrs. Nesse Godin, Holocaust Survivor, Silver Spring,
MD
Sidney T. Ellington, Ph.D.
Mr. David Azerrad, The Heritage Foundation
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Adam Seagrave, Ph.D, Professor, Arizona State
University
National Guard Youth Challenge Program
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The American Legion Canadian Friendship Award
Description
General: Suitable citation (as authorized in NEC Resolution) and medal (authorized by administrative decision).
Inscription: Both citation and medal bear wording: “Canadian Friendship Award” plus seal of The American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 18, October 14-15, 2020.
How Awarded
By the National Commander, or appointed representative, with the advice and consent of the National Executive Committee at
such time and place as may be consistent and appropriate.
Criteria/Conditions
1. It shall be awarded to specific individuals who are distinguished members or associates with an authentic veterans’ organization
in Canada. (eg. Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVIC).
2. It shall be awarded to such individuals in recognition of outstanding service in the field of veterans’ affairs and in the
development and perpetuation of the spirit of international good will and comradeship between the United States and Canada
and between ANAVIC and The American Legion.
3. Nominations for such awards may be made by any member of The American Legion in good standing filed with the Internal
Affairs Commission under such procedures established by that committee as are necessary and consistent with the effective
administration of such an award. Copies of an approved nomination form are in the Department Adjutant’s Administrative
Manual. (published each year).
4. Between meetings of the Internal Affairs Commission, the National Executive Committee and the National Commander
with the advice of the National Commander’s Advisory Committee is authorized to present the Canadian Friendship Award
to individuals who qualify under the previously stated provisions. Such presentations shall be reported by and through the
Internal Affairs Commission to the National Executive Committee at its first meeting following the presentation, and the report
shall be made a part of the proceedings of that meeting.
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Recipients
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
Hugh Gillis, W. B. Morden, E. J. Potter, Mel Rogers,
Frank S. Slater, Russel Ward, Frank Washbrook
Mary C. Driscoll, Berrien Eaton, Alexander Donald
Grant, William Albert Johns, Robert Kohaly
Andrew Hutton Black, George Campbell, R. Dunne,
P. Fedosen, W. J. Ford, Miss Jessie Iron, J. Hamilton, T.
Holland, George Kemp, J. C. McArthur, Richard Rigby,
John Redmond Roche, J. Stewart, Stan Stiwell, W.
Talbot, A. G. Winnmill
Francis W. Chaplin, The Rev. Dr. E. G. B. Foote, Harry
Paul, Gordon F. Wright, Joseph J. Savage
R. G. Burns, Keith Corrigan, C. Cunningham, W. J.
(Bill) Dobson, Fred Hake, A. J. Hoyes, K. (Chuck)
Karasin, Jean E. A. Lamy, Irwin McNeeley, Ben Miller,
W. Pike, Joseph J. Savage, W. G. Smith, J. M. Stewart,
J. J. Maurice Theoret, Charles M. Thompson, Gordon
Westman, Robert Murray Whipple
Alex Cairns, Edward Doyle Dinsdale, Howard
Goldrup, Oliver Hrynchuk, Sgt. William A. Lorette,
Robert McChesney
Alfred G. Bull, Rennie Crawford, Murray Edmunds,
Lionel Gagne, Thomas Goddard, Walter Homes, Sam
C. Isaacs, Joseph William Johnson, Ronald D. Jones,
William E. Lamb, George Mabee, Harold V. McKenzie,
Allan S. Morrison, Brian Patrick O’Callaghan, Stewart
Robinson, George Rowntree, Ralph L. Smith, Reginald
Swindlehurst, Wilmont G. Wallace, William S. White,
William (Bill) Whitehouse
Gerald Kit Belanger, Armand Daigle, Donald Lester
Jensen, Douglas McDonald, Archibald McKenzie,
George Wakeford, Nelson Leonard Wormell
James G. Alcorn, William Allen, Donald C.
Armstrong, M. J. Barnett, William Barteaux, Jr.,
William Barteaux, Sr., Clifford Boutilier, John P.
Cole, William Cook, William M. Graham, Orville
M. Grasley, Edward Hodgert, Frank Jull, William
Kieswetter, George O. Martin, Ronald Murphy, J. S.
Redfern, William Walden Rewcastle, Tom Reynolds,
Frank E. Rice, Theodore E. Shaman, William A. R.
Simmons, Cyril T. Smith, Leopold Sylvain, Mary J.
Tait, Mrs. Alexandria Wallner
Dennis Joseph Patrick Phillips, Tom Graham, Joseph
Lacasse, Rupert V. McCabe
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1981
1982
1983
1984
John Betournay, Charles A. Bockus, Harper B. Brisbin,
Leo P. Brown, James Callon, George Carviel, A. D.
Cox, Frank Culver, Kenneth B. Dean, Alex Paul
Earl Fenwick, Jack Hainstock, Ella Lewis, Joseph T.
McConnachie, Clive Morris, Marge Nelson, Less H.
Sherlow, Eliot N. Spear, George A. Todd, Veronica
Whiting, John L. Williams
R. J. “Dick” Chapelhow, Mary Ann Chisholm, E. C.
“Ed” Coley, Wilfred Daigle, Peter W. Hardcastle, Freda
Hesketh, Robert Jessop, Charles F. Pierce, George P.
Valois
Cliff Barnes, Harold Candle, John Clarke, R. J. “Jim”,
Henry G. Ford, Elsie Gray, Don Gray, Lou Gobel,
Hartwell Illsey, Gordon Kerr, H. LaFortune, Archie
MacKay, Hayden P. Marcelle, Don McCrady, Ken
McKay, Neil McKinnon, Joseph A. Montsion, J.
D. Moore, Cy Morton, Terry Murphy, Weston E.
Nutbrown, Thomas G. Pascoe, Nick Ponych, Al Pratt,
Issie I. Rynd, Harry M. Sample, Don Sarkissian, Alex
Shaw, Arthur Lyle Steele, Demi Stewart, Jack Storie,
E. W. Swinn, H. Robertson, Barthlowlmew “Bart”
Watkins, Len Whitechurch
Charles James Brechin, Richard Kirby, R. Norman
McLaren, Donald Pirie, Ivan Spate, Walter Williams,
Roderick G. Winter
Dorothy Blake, Norman Bowers, Cecil M. Brown,
Richard James Burnham, James Richard, Edward
Cannel, Harold E. Carruthers, Gene Clark, Donald
Cooper, John Corbett, Roland Demers, Aurele
Drysdale, Ronald A. Edison, Roy E. Elliott, Sally S.
Foote, John “Jack” Forsythe, Brig. Gen. P.V.D. C.D
Grieve (Retired), Don Hamilton, Charles Harvey,
Joseph M. Henderson, Keith Huckle, James Ingrey,
Frank Irvine, Conrad F. Kornberger, Yvon L’Italien,
John Lofdahl, Gordon R. Lowry, Alfred B. Nadeau,
James Ma, Warren Matheson, Leopold Michaud,
Sidney W. “Sid” Pink, Bert Pritchard, William G.
Rattray, George Riglar, Ron Robinson, David C.
Shaw, Kay Shearman, Gilbert S. “Gib” Stevens, Alex
Thomson, Dave Tomlinson, Douglas Stanley Turner
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1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
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Eric Berntson, Wayne Ross Bradt, Andy Innes, Frank
Jeffries, Laurent Maltaise, Jack K. Martin, Arthur
McKinley, Harry Meekran, Hermon Mersereau,
Donald Moore, Reverend Ronald A. Mosley, Edward
Rafuse
A. P. Baker, Hugh Beaudoin, Clifford Belbin, Richard
Burnham, Allan Burns, Charles Byron, Robert Cassels,
Arthur William Currie, Clifford Davies, Llewelly
Edwards, Earl Fuller, Kenneth Denny Harrison,
Donald Halliday, Kenneth Gammie, Glen E. Gaskell,
Ray George, Harold Gillies, Everett Jarvis, Ed Langen,
Bernard MacPhee, John McDougall, James McGrath,
Barry Morden, Donald Nelson, Nick Patrick, James
Radcliffe, Maurice Robillard, George Rogers, Peter
Semeniuk, Archie Stewart, Herbert Stickner, George
Tremblay, L. H. Valade, William A. Watling, Herbert
White
Frederick T. Appleby, Tom Reynolds, Harold George
Bowles, James E. Buffam
David E. Appleby, A. L. “Larry” Aubry, Kenneth
Barnett, W. “Bill” Bayers, Leonard Beckthold,
Ross Beatty, James Bollen, Albert Brisson, Thomas
Campbell, Myrtle Campbell, R. M. Creelman, Harold
E. Elliot, Edward Gillette, Albert Gould, James D.
Graham, Reginal Harrod, Thomas K. Jung, Gordon A.
Lardner, Robert McCullagh, Frederick W. McClelland,
Delbert Mills, Kenneth G. Mossom, Donald Oram,
Donald R. Phoenix Ronald Power, Larry Plume, Wally
Reid, Fred Reade, Maurice W. ross, John Rybak, Eric
I. Sales, James Swan, John Thompson, Cecil “Red”
Windsor, William A. Williams
Joseph Cass, Donald Hughes, Robert Morrison, Jr.,
Walter E. O’Hara, B.A. “Bert” Sharpe, Neil Trickett,
Louis Violette
Charles Atkin, Paul Auger, A. T. Ballingall, Walter
E. Bateman, James R. Brooks, Doug Bruce, Cecil
M. Burke, William Norman Carrathers, William N.
Carter, Keith Crampton, Lawrence Delorme, Gerald
Dickens, Ronald A.H. Dube, Donald K. Eriksen,
Nelson Fournier, Rene Gagnon, John D. Gallow,
Donald Goer, Donald Gerrish, Gordon Harron,
Herbert Henderson, Margaret Mae Khan, Akmal
Walter Khan, Harry Koroll, Donald Mercer, M. E.
“Peggy” Merrick, Len O’Neil, Thomas F. Rock, George
Rigden, Marvin Schmidt, Margaret Semple, Jon E.
Silverthorn, Frank Size, Jack Stott, Purvis Thurston,
William Trufal, Robert Wynne, John Yeomans
Jack Bridges, Sandy Butler, Glenn Canning, Kenneth
Clinton Fulford, Frank Helden, Peter Landy, Cecil
Magrath, Ernie Noyse
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
E. Reginal Baldwin, Frank Besignano, Jack Brash, Jack
Brown, Robert Counsell, E. Arthur Cramer, Ernest
Downes, Elaine Drysadale, Margaret Ellis, Robert
I. Ellison, Tony Emerick, Bob Findlay, Lawrence I.
Finnan, D. Marvin Frazer, Albert Frye, William H.
Gaitens, Fidel Gillis, Norman Hall, John G. M. Harris,
John T. MacKenzie, Wilbert R. McBurney, Gordon
Marsh, George McGee, Mike Michael, Arthur Miles,
Angelo Misericordia, Roger Morin, Pete Morrison,
Martin T. O’Leary, James E. Paterson, Tom Reynolds,
Dan Dumitry Segin, Arthur F. Shepherd, Roy Smith,
Dorice Joseph St. Onge, Peter Alexander Thomson,
Charles Vachon, Arthur Warne, Roy H. Wickstrom
William J. “Bud” Blackwell, Michael Carroll, Douglas
C. Green, Hugh Greene, James Robert “Bob” Menzies,
Henry Myers, James Allen Pringle, Harry Pugh
Reynell Akerley, Arthur J. Amero, Wilfred Barter,
Raymond S. Dart, Allan G. Gunn, Benjamin H.
Hachey, Gorden Kelly, Earl Russell Neary, Douglas
John Ritchie, Albert Sercerchi
Norman H. Baildham, Barton, Gerlad Belanger, Terry
Buchanan, Brent G. Burns, Robert carslaw, Norah
Fyfe, Bernard Halstead, Albert Himes, Onesime
Lanteigne, Douglas J. Loukes, John William Newman,
Robert C. Simser
Charles Archer, Stanley Brown, Arthur J. Casterton,
James Cohen, Leonard C. Cook, Sam Crowshaw,
Andrew Dowling, Kenneth A. Eccles, Donald E.
Faulkner, Donald J. Forbes, Peter Fothergill, Les
Gerrow, Janice Grant, Al Irons, Malcolm L. Knowlton,
Bev Kuhn, Floyd Lavallee, Gerald Leaman, William
MacLellan, Lois M. Mathews, Charles MacDonald,
David W. McKay, Keith Monette, William H. Nickel,
Jean Nordin, Gilbert I. Paul, E. Alexander, Robert
Spence, Pat Tracey, Robert A. Walker, Leslie J.
Wheatley, William Wonnacott, Lester Wheeler
Jim Allan, Robert B. Bird, Emile Corbin, Edgar P.
Cyr, Henry Watkins Groves, John R. “Reg” Lovett,
Raymond J. Martin, George Stanley Riches, Pete
Teichrob
Robert Adamson, Glen Belsher, Wayne Bourget,
Duncan Cameron, Leonard Carpenter, Sr., Kenneth
Guy Clark, Cedric Cormier, Arthur K. Erskine,
Martin Forrest, Louis Gallant, John Goertzen, Sharon
Goshko, Scott T. Hadley, William Hamlin, H. Warren
Hennigar, Lyndon Hove, Fiona Jasper, Albert Johnon,
Paul Lamourex, Charles Quon, James Mackey, Roger
Mallette, Donald Mann, Reverend Canon Tom
McKnight, Dean Potter, William “Bill” Smith, Michael
Terry, Kay Thibault, Irwin Toews, Douglas Van Wieren
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2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Allan Babcok, Donald L. Gallant, Roderick K.
Johnston, Roger Ouellette, Ronald Rivard, Thomas
Arthur Snell, Boyd Story
Robert Arbeau, Lorne Aube, John “Mike” Boycott,
Richard “Dick” Brad, Archie Cairns, Kevin Davidson,
Pat Embleton, Shirly Gaitens, Theresa Lovell, Neil
McKinnon, Alfred Charles Knight, John Mead, R. A.
“Bob” Mooney, Thomas Munro, Pat Poirier, Glenn
Robertson, Joseph Rodriguez, Gilbert R. Saucy, J. R.
“Bud” Stevenson, Edward Paycheck, John Thibault,
Byrne Turner, Rick Wallington, Norman Williams, Joe
Woodchuck
Victor Clifford, Cuthbert Jackson Diamond, Don
McAlister
Gordon Ashton, Shirley Aucoin, Richard Baker,
William Calvert, Charles Carroll, William H.
Childress, Jim Eaton, Alan Egan, Bob Greenhall,
Charles Gordon, Kenneth Henderson, Karl Krause,
L. A. “Bert” Lafond, F. S. Sterling McMillan, Willie A.
Michaud, Carol Nolan, Andrew Perrie, Edward Plyley,
Cy Poole, Gordon Pope, Elinor Radcliffe, Syd Stamper,
Thomas Whitfield, Robert Young
Walter Crummell, Bob Gray, Mrs. Elfreda Hesketh
Steve Ackerman, Charles Albers, Shirley Aldridge, Leo
Barron, George Beaulieu, Ruth Bond, Norman Briscoe,
Roger Chabot, Edward Emerick, Keith Flight, Rheal
Francofur, John Henderson, Paul Hooper, George
Jarvis, Robert Jones, John H. MacDonald, Sr., Beverly
Keith- Maxwell, Eldon McCallum, Earl Olsen, Brian
Phoenix, Colin Smith, William Thomas, Don White,
Shirley Young, Syd Young
Gary Littlewood, Joyce Couturier, Wayne Shaw, Frank
Petras
Edward Huitema, Edith Bourgoin
Harvey Shevalier, Don Wood, Omer “Turk” Brunet
John Henderson, John Angliss, Bill Green, Al
Ouellette, Rick Tait, Alfred Christensen, Marjoire
Campbell, Paul Tkachuk, Earle H. King, John Gaetan,
Ronald G. Smith, Bill Sutherland, John D. Gillis, Lorry
Landry, Hank Penner, Roy Breitkreuz, Robert Horkoff,
Louis Mazur, Jean Olafsen, Thomas Wallace, Peter
Goodin, Jean Pierre Lefort, Sterling Grant
None Awarded
George Izzard, Peter Young, Ron Newberry, Gilles
Martin, Charlie Smith, Howard Copeman, Dave Low,
Michael Donovan, Rick Quigley, Elsie Fraser, Bob
Matheson, Gerry Bennett, Dwayne Smith, James
Gauvreau, John Yates, Bruce Wright, Alex Zubko,
George Ing, Don Bell, Andrew Letemplier, Real
Hamelin, Gerald S. Wharton
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2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Pat Varga, Dick Stasuik
Edwin A. Findlater, Patrick Zuk, Norm Lemay, Robert
Balfour, Edward Plyley, Colin Clay, Frank Rieger, Ernie
Yeadon, Robert “Joey” Barrett, Jerome Burke, Henry
Hildebrand, Betty Roe, Gord Kent, Donna Currie, Bob
Milk, Janice Graham, Jean V. Wight, Robert Rietveld,
John Beugeling, Anna Marie Dolan, George Martel,
Gilles Desjardins, Albert McBride
Clarence Morrow
Kosta Sourtzis, Larry Young, Randy Petrie, Roger
Hamberg, Arlene Eaton, Charlotte Smith, Colin
Luther, Jeanie Carroll-Allen, Henry Ludyka, Al
Dunham, Ben McMurachy, W. (Bill) Todd, Lew King,
Lloyd Wright, Jack Martin, Kathy Barber, John White,
Cathy McGinnity, Paul Lee, Ronald Chaplin, Ghislain
Desautels, Real Belanger, M. C. (Dick) Wells
Omer J. Brunet
Duncan Anderson, John Bartlett, Almer Boyce,
Shendon Clupp, John DeWitt, Johanna Emerick,
Dennis Kelly, Rene LaQuerre, Sheldon MacDonald,
Kevin MacIver, Audrey McInnes, Heather McTavish,
David Pich, Ian Sinclair Lillian Symonds, Beryl
Torgasows, Danny Tremplay, Jack Weatherly, Brian
Woodley
None Awarded
ANAVICUS - Gordon MacEachern, Lucille Foubert,
Bruce Wilson, Joy Fidler, Darlene Michel, Karen
Kitchen, Fred Kanne, Lloyd Shaw, William “Bill”
Sadler, Rae Roberts, Karen Wright, Michael Berridge,
Donald Hinse, Kelly Kwong, Marilyn Marsh, Grant
Taylor, Chester McComb, Eleanor Beaulieu, Wayne
Miller
INDIVIDUAL – MAJ. John Mahon (Ret.)
ANAVICUS – None Awarded
INDIVIDUAL – None Awarded
ANAVICUS – Luanne Bandiera, Jack Gillard, Steve
Cooper, Marga Lafond, Marion Lee, John MacDonald,
Carter Warrington, Angela Hourie, Connie Rapko, R.
G. Hemlow, Martin Matthews, Lorne Scobie, Donald
Fisher, Randy Williams, Steve Naicker, Bronwyn
Kelleher, Linda Caron, Paul Hanson
INDIVIDUAL – Jean-Marie St. Onge
None Awarded
ANAVICUS – Terry Law, Roy Maynard, Buck Robinson,
Brad Adams, Don Purington, Jamie Vigliarolo, Joseph
(Wally) Wareham, Peter Reiss, Edward Buchan,
Rosemary Towers, Patrick Durocher, Adele Matthews,
Frank May, Michael MacDonald, Robert Kruk, Nicholas
Newell, Gary Vance, Gerald Crawford
INDIVIDUAL – None Awarded
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International Amity Award
Description
General: Suitable citation (as authorized in NEC Resolution) and medal (authorized by administrative decision).
Inscription: Both citation and medal bear wording: “International Amity Award” plus seal of The American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 9, October 12-13, 1966.
How Awarded
By the National Commander, or appointed representative, with the advice and consent of the National Executive Committee at
such time and place as may be consistent and appropriate.
Conditions
1. It shall be awarded to specific individuals who shall be war veterans within the accepted meaning of the term and members of
an authentic veteran organization established in the territory of any of the nations associated as wartime allies of the United
States of America.
2. It shall be awarded to such individuals in recognition of outstanding service in the field of veterans affairs and for service
and contributions made in the development of international good will and comradeship between their organization and The
American Legion.
3. Nominations may be made by any member of The American Legion in good standing filed with the Internal Affairs
Commission under such rules and regulations as shall be approved for such award. (Copies of an approved nomination form
may be found in the Department Adjutant’s Administrative Manual.) Between meetings of the Internal Affairs Commission,
the National Executive Committee and the National Commander, with the advice of his Advisory Committee, is authorized to
present the International Amity Award to individuals who qualify under the previously stated provisions. Such presentation
shall be reported by and through the Internal Affairs Commission to the National Executive Committee at its first meeting
following the presentation.
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Recipients
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
Raymond Triboulet, France; Jean Louis Bonet-Maury,
France; Robert A. Vivien, France; Major General Sir
Richard Howard Vyse, Great Britain; General Sir Roy
Bucher, Great Britain, P. N. Frstenberg, Belgium; L.
Woodcock, Canada; Hugh J. McGivern, Canada; J. P.
Nevins, Canada; A. J. Wickens, Canada; L. G. Howard,
Canada; James Dickson, Canada; Don H. Thompson,
Canada; I. C. Lundberg, Canada; G. R. Land, Canada,
J. D. Baxter, Canada; W. J. Maddison, Canada; C. A.
Young, Canada
Antoine Ginee, Belgium; Gen. Wladyslaw Anders,
Poland; Jean Sainteny, France; Donald S. McTavish,
Canada; Maj. Gen. Lucien Truyers, Belgium
Gen. Rueben Peralta y Alarcon, Mexico; Gen. Roberto
Fierro, Mexico; A. J. Carfrae, Canada; Gordon
Thomson, Canada; Alex Shirra, Canada; Brigadier
James L. Melville, Canada; F. F. Bailey, Canada; John
Ewasew, Canada; Lt. Gen. Augustin Olachea Avilez,
Secretary of Defense, Mexico
Maj. Gen. Julien Bouhon, Belgium; General of the
Armies Martial Valin, France; Gen. Jacquest P. L. De
Grancey, France; Henry I Harvey, Canada; Fred T.
O’Brecht, Canada; Ian Beresford, Canada
Byron Wilson, Canada; W. Lorne Manchester, Canada:
E. K. Carter, Canada; Gen. Pierre Koenig, France;
Meir Bar-Rav-Hay, Israel (United Kingdom); A. I Lee,
Australia; The Rev. H. Berry, Canada; Harold Berry,
Canada; John Hall, Canada; George Waters, Canada; T.
L. Fraser, Canada
Hamilton Mitchell, New Zealand; The Right
Honorable Lord Carew, Ireland (United Kingdom);
Thomas D. Bailey, Canada; Leonard Hall Turner,
Canada; Montague Herbert Hurst, Canada
General Henri Zeller, France; Dr. Pierre Weber,
France; Simeon C. Medalla, Philippines; Pham Xuan
Chieu, Republic of Vietnam; R. N. Johnson, Canada;
J. Albert Walker, Canada; Frank H. Farley, Canada:
Albert Bianchini, Canada; Michael Popwich, Canada;
L. J. Murphy, Canada; George Smith, Canada
Arthur Wallace, Canada; James Hall, Canada; Edouard
Emond Leon Dejean, Belgium
None Awarded
Jae Sung Kim, Republic of South Korea; Stanislas
Szewalski, Poland (France)
Jacques Medecin, France
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1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
Leon DeCleyre, Belgium; Tsu-Yu Chao, Republic of
China (Taiwan); Victor C. J. Chai, Republic of China
(Taiwan)
None Awarded
Mrs. Adelina Guerin-Beau, France; William H.
Craydon, England
Alfonzo Cuellar Ponce de Leon, Mexico; ClaudeLucien Ferrer, France
Yen Hsaio-Chang, Republic of China (Taiwan); Alejo
S. Santos, Philippines; Andre Rigoine de Fougerolles,
France; Glen A. Grose, Canada
Pierre Taillacoit, France, Maeng Kee Lee, Republic of
Korea
Mrs. Clementine Pletsier-Degroot, Belgium; Pierre
Leopold Henry Portier, France; Aime S. Leocard,
France; Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, Philippines
Brg. Gen. Agustin Marking, Philippines; Honorable
Henry Brown, United Kingdon; Guy Cudell, Belgium
Gen. Romero C. Espino, Philippines; Mathias Moeris,
Belgium; Leon Zitrone, France
Sir William Keys, Australia; Sir Colin Hines, Australia;
Gen. Fabian C. Ver, Philippines; Prof. Paul Pin, France
Rev. Father Albert Basil, England, Hon. Ramon D.
Bagatsing, Philippines; Lt. Col Gaston Adrein Georges
Barbeau, France
Sir Albert Abbott, C.B.E., Australia, Fernand Wauthier,
Belgium; Lee Telesco, Philippines
Ernesto P. Golez, Philippines
Frederick Kirkland, New South Wales; General Fidel
V. Ramos, Philippines
Luis Ganzales Villa-Real, Philippines; James Hector De
Lisle Nelson, Australia, Mary Jane Noreillie, Belgium
Hon. Dionisio Ojeda, Philippines
Anthony Frank Stokes, Australia
Joon-Yeol So, Korea, Francois Harter, France, Daniel
A. J. Cole, Australia
William Brace, Australia, Ernesto S. Gidays,
Philippines, General Huis Li-Nung, Taiwan, Louis Van
Thienen, Belgium
Enrique Abila, Philippines, Kyoo-Tek Ahn, Republic
of Korea; Raymond E. Buchanan, Australia; Benno R.
Niedzielski, France; Andre Ernest Verheugen, Belgium
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Recipients continued
1993
Pil-Joon Ahn, Republic of Korea; Mariano L.
Ba Delles, Philippines; Shin-Pin Chou, Taiwan;
Charles Kan, Taiwan; Maeng Kee Lee, Republic of Korea; Carey
Howard McQuillan, Australia
1994
Paul Asussaresses, France; Renato S. De Villa,
Philippines; The-Shuan Hung, Taiwan; Kenneth Steele,
Australia; Un-Tae Kim, Republic of Korea
1995
Tae-Wan Chang, Republic of Korea; Emmanual V.
De Ocamp, Philippines; Yang Ting-Yun, Republic of
China
1996
Maurice Martineau, France; Antonio Ang Ty,
Philippines
1997
Lt. General Yu Chao, Taiwan; Soong Yeal Chung,
Korea; Carlos N. Garduno, Mexico; Lt. General Frank
C. Y. Kao, Taiwan, Dr. Kainan Yusuf Ma, Taiwan;
General Umberto A. Rodriguez, Philippines; Colonel
Hans H. S. Song, Taiwan; Pierre-Christian Taittinger,
France
1998
Kap-Jin Choi, Korea; Bonifacio H. Gillego, Philippines
1999
Kap-Chong Chi, Korea; Lee Cheng-Lin, Republic of
China (Taiwan); Blas F. Ople, Philippines
2000
Lt. General Wu Chi-Liang, Republic of China
(Taiwan); Miguel V. Gonzalez, Philippines
2001
Chris S. Murphy, England; General Yang Te-Chih,
Republic of China (Taiwan); Francisco B. Quesada,
Philippines
2002
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Artemio R. Arugay, George Ellis, Patrick G. Ganio, Sr.,
YiMin Gong, Sang-Hoon Lee
Jesus C. Malilay, Philippines; General Teng Tsu-Lin,
Republic of China (Taiwan0
Rafael Estrada, Philippines; Jon Bong Lee, South Korea
Mel A. Escuadra, Philippines; Yong-Sup Lee, Korea;
Hua-Chu Kao, Taipei (Taiwan)
Modesto P. Agyao, Philippines; Arcadio S. Lozado,
Philippines
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
General Jing-Ling Tseng (Ret)
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Philippe Colinet, Belgium
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
The American Legion Air Force Academy Award
Description
General: Eagle and fledgling sculpture to be given annually to the Air Force Academy to be presented to a graduating cadet under
terms and conditions prescribed by the Academy.
Inscription: The gift selected by the Air Force Academy will be suitably inscribed and will indicate that it has been donated by The
American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 24, May 5-6, 2021
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to a graduating cadet of the Air Force Academy selected by the Academy Faculty.
Conditions
1. The Air Force Academy has proposed and The American Legion has approved the sponsorship of the General Muir S. Fairchild
Award. This award is presented annually to that graduating cadet who demonstrates the highest proficiency in all academic
subjects.
2. The award is to become the property of the recipient and shall be presented to the cadet by the National Commander of The
American Legion or by his delegate at a public ceremony designated annually by the Superintendent of the Academy, near the
close of the academic year.
3. The National Headquarters will forward to the representative of the Superintendent of The Air Force Academy a sum of money
not to exceed $600 annually, for the purpose of purchasing the traditional annual award. The Academy has agreed to affect such
annual purchases and to make suitable inscriptions upon them.
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Recipients
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
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Louis L. Kingsland, Jr., Midland Park, NJ
David B. Luce, Orland, CA
John D. Sullivan, Jr., Worcester, MA
Peter Dodd Robins, Ann Arbor, MI
Kent E. Harbaugh, Manson, IA
Robert L. Sansom, Knoxville, TN
Victor L. Genez, San Pedro, CA
Charles M. Koliner, Broomall, PA
Daniel I. Twomey, Los Angeles, CA
Ansfrid L. Kolbe, Walla Walla, WA
Steven R. Sturm, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
William F. Rowell, Danvers, MA
Larry Dale Autry, Athens, GA
Donald A. Peppers, Herculaneum, MO
Clay A. Stewart, Ogden, UT
Robert H. Gibbs, Schofield, WI
William K. Davis, Downey, CA
Luckey M. Dunn, Daytona Beach, FL
Richard A. Lucal, Martinsburgh, WV
Richard A. Searfoss, Akron, OH
William P. Doyle, Jr., Simi Valley, CA
William A. Ehrenstrom, La Plata, MD
Daniel O. Wyman, Las Vegas, NV
Glenn E. James, Budd Lake, NJ
Silvia Ann Beatty
Keith Heien, St. Charles, MO
Robert A. Kaucic, Jr., Newark, DE
Keith Kudla, Dayton, OH
Hoand N. Tran, Rohnert Park, CA
Ron Simmons, Midlothian, IL
Kenneth Plaks, Moorpark, CA
Brittany J. Thurber, Portland, OR
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
James P. Dutton, Jr., Eugene, OR
Paul J. Fronapfel, Arvada, CO
Gina L. Hilger, Troutville, VA
Scottie L. Zamzow, Victoria, TX
Douglas P. Wickert, Beavercreek, OH
George N. Schwartz
James E. Smith
Nikolas W. Stengle
Jeffry D. Moffitt
Nicholas J. Sweeney
Andrew S. Malin
Paul J. Calhoun
Tyler W. Robarge
James M. Valpiani
Andrew Sellers
Brady M. Cillo, Anthony J. Stinton
Brian J. Pascuzzi, Alicia M. Stirewalt
Thomas R. Stuart
Bradley R. Dewees
Austin B. McKinney
Eric J. Robinson
Frederick W. Fiegel
Zebulon J. Hanley
Blake Abrecht
Rebecca A. Esselstein
Jeffrey R. Herrala
Young Wu
Ryan I. Silva
Kyle Leland
Cadet Zachary K. Bailey
Cadet Robert B. Gansrow
Cadet Kyle M. Samuels
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The American Legion Coast Guard Academy Award
Description
General: A watch and remainder cash to be given annually to the Coast Guard Academy to be presented to a graduating cadet
under terms and conditions prescribed by the Academy.
Inscription: The gift selected by the Coast Guard Academy will be suitably inscribed and will indicate that it has been donated by
The American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 24, May 5-6, 2021
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that cadet of the graduating class at the United States Coast Guard Academy who is considered to have
excelled personally in athletics.
Conditions
1. The award is to become the property of the recipient. It shall be presented to him/her by a representative of The American
Legion, delegated by the National Commander, at a public ceremony to be designated annually by the Superintendent of the
Coast Guard Academy near the close of the academic year. The award shall also be published in the National Convention
Program Booklet.
2. The award is to be made annually to the cadet of the graduating class of the Coast Guard Academy who is considered to have
excelled personally in athletics.
3. National Headquarters shall purchase the award, not to exceed $500, elected by the recipient at the cadet store of said Academy,
if possible, and shall arrange for the making of the inscription.
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Recipients
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
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Robert Walron, Bethlehem, PA
Robert W. Goehring, Somerville, NJ
Joseph J. McClelland, Seattle, WA
John F. Thompson, Jr., Tilton, NH (Feb)
Charles E. Norton, Lawrenceburg, TN (June)
Frank B. Carter, Pasadena, CA (June)
John M. Dorsey, New London, CT
Harbert J. Lynch, Jr., Meadville, PA
John L. Wright, San Francisco, CA
None Awarded
Thomas T. Wetmore, III, New London, CT
George M. Rynick, III, Upper Darby, PA
Sidney B. Vaughn, St. Petersburg, FL
Lambert J. Larson, Bellevue, WA
Olin A. Lively, Abilene, TX
William Russell, San Rafael, CA
William J. Tille, Sioux City, IA
Bobby F. Hollingsworth, Delray Beach, FL
Ernest C. Allen, South Hadley Falls, MA
Thomas D. Combs, Jr., Oceanside, NY
Frank R. Grundman
William B. Howland, Wallingford, CT
James H. Parent, Greenville, ME
Pete N. Thurman, Fallbrook, CA
James H. Lightner, Alexandria, PA
Richard A. Walsh, Baltimore, MD
William G. MacDonald, Princeton, IL
Robert W. Christiansen, Bellmore, NY
William A. Kucharski, Jersey City, NJ
Robert E. Long, Novelty, OH
Robert B. Streeter, Greenwood, NY
Gregory H. Magee, Yorktown, VA
Philip E. Sherer, Crestline, OH
Bruce W. Platz, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA
Gary M. Heil, Rockville, MD
Dennis G. Bohlayer, Honey Brook, PA
Steven G. Hein, Tustin, CA
Allen B. Hughes, Huntington Beach, CA
George A. Capacci, Seneca Falls, NY
James F. Murray, Falls Church, VA
Scott E. Hartley, Long Beach, CA
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Michael P. Butler, Wilmington, DE
Alex O. Simonka, Florenda, NJ
David W. Stalters, Rockville, MD
Kurt J. Collella
Timothy M. Henry
Kevin M. O’Day, Greenville, RI
Kenneth K. Moore
James E. Rendon
John T. Hardin, New Castle, DE
Kevin P. Crawley, Largo, FL
Daniel Pippenger, Culver, IN
Glenn L. Gebele
Jesse Karl Moore, Laramie, WY
Susan L. Gregg, Verona, PA
Lane D. Johnson
Edward St. Pierre
Kevin E. Wirth
William Carter
Aaron E. Waters, Stringtown, PA
Blake L. Novak, New London, CT
Drew Orsinger
Christian A. Lee
Joshua Fant
Michael Sharp
Kyle S. Gahan
Christopher Fertig
Jason W. Haag
Darby Schlaht
James Conner
Jonathan Tillman
T. S. Crowley
Michael L. Flint
Robert J. Brown
Craig Johnson
Justin P. Brooks
Carl Luxhoj
Hayley Feindel
Tyler Vieira
Adam Scalesse
Christian Brindamour
Meghan Fornaro
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2019
2020
2021
2022
Nikole Bareuther Barnes
Dana Rohde
Helen Oh
Ensign Joseph Rodriguez
Ensign Kaitlyn Mooney
Ensign Paul Detwiler
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The American Legion Merchant Marine
Academy Award
Description
General: $500 to be given annually to the Merchant Marine Academy to be presented in the form of a gift to a graduating
midshipman, under terms and conditions prescribed by the Academy.
Inscription: The gift selected by the Merchant Marine Academy will be suitably inscribed and will indicate that it has been donated
by The American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 24, May 5-6, 2021
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to a graduating midshipman of the Merchant Marine Academy selected by the Academy Commandant.
Conditions
1. The award is to become the property of the recipient. It shall be presented to the graduating midshipman by a representative
of The American Legion, delegated by the National Commander at a public ceremony to be designated annually by the
Superintendent of the Academy, near the close of the academic year. The award shall be also published in the National
Convention Program Booklet.
2. The award is to be made annually to the graduating midshipman of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, who has
contributed most to the success of the Color Guard of the Academy and shall be reported by the Superintendent thereof, to the
National Adjutant. The selection of the recipient will be made by the Academy.
3. The National Headquarters shall forward to the Superintendent of the Merchant Marine Academy, a sum of money, not to
exceed $500 annually.
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Academy Award
Recipients
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
None Awarded
None Awarded
Robert L. Norton
Justin A. Dowd
Matthew S. Ingerson
George Lloyd Beck, Jr.
Lee C. Dortzbach
James M. Moore, Jr.
Devin R. Blowes
Preston M. Carnahan
Edward L. DiPierro
Walter V. Keane
Adrian M. Zavala
Benjamin D. Hayes
Eric L. Deetjen
Jonathan E. Wellman
Andrea M. Morrison
Nicolas A. Mann
Nicholas S. Sottile
Frank Joseph Osborne
Nicholas J. Grippo
Jake B. Wade
Laurel Anne Ryback
Zachary Charles Dy
Tyler Dugan
Brendan McKeever
Midshipman John Alexander Biscardi
Midshipman Amanda Catherine Hall
Midshipman Amanda Year
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The American Legion Military Academy Award
Description
General: Pewter pitcher and base presented to a graduating cadet under terms and conditions prescribed by the Academy.
Inscription: The gift selected by the Military Academy will be suitably inscribed and will indicate that it has been donated by The
American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 24, May 5-6, 2021
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that cadet of the graduating class at the United States Military Academy with the highest standing in
Chemistry.
Conditions
1. The award is to become the property of the recipient. It shall be presented to the cadet by a representative of The American
Legion, delegated by the National Commander, at a public ceremony to be designated annually by the Superintendent of the
Academy near the close of the academic year. The award shall also be published in the National Convention Program Booklet.
2. The award is to be made annually to the cadet of the graduating class of the United States Military Academy who shall be
reported by the superintendent thereof to the National Adjutant as having the highest standing in Chemistry.
3. US Army Regulation 672-2 limit the USMA Award to a value not to exceed $250.
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Recipients
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
John D. Bristor, Passaic, NJ
Oliver G. Haywood, J., Conchas, NM
Campbell H. Snyder, Vicksburg, MS
Rober A. Breitweiser, Denver, CO
Edmund Kirby-Smith, Sewanne, TN
John A. Graf, Erie, MI
Elmer Parker, Yakes, ME
Irving R. Obenchain, Jr., Birmingham, AL
Edward L. Sheley, Jr. (Jan)
James F. Scoggin, Jr. (June)
1944
None Awarded
1945
None Awarded
1946
Milton A. Strain, Fort Benning, GA
1947
Robert M. Montague, Jr., Fort Bliss, TX
1948
Arthur L. Whitley
1949
Richard T. Carvolth, III, Peckyville, PA
1950
Robert M. Wilson, Kingston, RI
1951
William L. Lemmitzer, Fort Campbell, KY
1952
Leslie Van Trees, Jr., Kansas City, KS
1953
Alvin L. Hayes, Hartford, CT
1954
Ames S. Albro, Jr., Tucson, AZ
1955
John T. Hamilton, Eudowood Sanitorium,
Towson 4, MD
1956
Frederick S. Holmes, Riviera Beach, FL
1957
John H. Vickers, Fairfield, CT
1958
Dan A. Brookhart, River Edge, NJ
1959
Jack M. Warren, Chattanooga, TN
1960
Charles P. Olstott, Dallas, TX
1961
James E. Jenz, Ripon, WI
1962
James W. Dunmyer, Wilmington, DE
1963
John P. Bell, Euclid, OH
1964
David L. Ugland, Minneapolis, MN
1965
Jerald P. Eichelberger, New Cumberland, PA
1966
Bruce M. Wilson, Spokane, WA
1967
John R. Hadorn, Aberdeen, SD
1968
Robert L. Merritt, Des Moines, IA
1969
Robert P. Jones, Tulsa, OK
1970
Dean J. Nickles, Wheeling, WV
1971
Dennis A. Wenker, Lock Haven, PA
1972
Sterling G. West, St. Petersburg, FL
1973
Thomas E. Wiswell, Tioga, PA
1974
David A. Bosse, Brenham, TX
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1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Paul S. Schaefer, Buffalo, NY
Michael R. Morris, St. Petersburg, FL
Mark B. Mengel, Edmond, OK
Thoams D. Hook, Moraga, CA
Scott R. Duffin, Cinnaminson, NJ
Michael R. Schaub
Mark T. Marino, West Point, NY
James H. North, Jr., Hazelton, PA
William B. Reece
John R. Rowe, Old Fields, WV
Russell P. LaChance
Jeffrey A. Hanko
Fletcher M. Munter
Inku Hwang, Millcreek, WA
Hon S. Pak
Keith A. Haverstrite
Desrae D. Broderick
Sanford J. Kim
Dennis J. Geyer
Scott R. Steele, Minocqua, WI
Garth S. Herbert, West Point, NY
Thomas E. Novak
Matthew A. DeLoia
Jason A. Foerter
Jason A. Grassbaugh
Christopher J. Tucker
Kevin M. Taylor
Paul G. Peterson
Rory J. Petteys
Brian Cohee
Robert Watts
James Q. Nguyen
Gregory J. Stevens
Bovoy Zhu
Andy L. Cahoy
Alexander T. Madden
Woo S. Do
Anna E. Stein
Drew Long
Louis Tobergte
Matthew Bryan
Brian Bui
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Edmund P. Mullins, III
Louis Kurcz
Jesse Palmer
Cadet James A. Albright
Cadet Mark H. Jaskot
Cadet Mackenzie Curtin
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The American Legion Naval Academy Award
Description
General: $500 to be given annually to the Naval Academy to be presented in the form of a gift to a graduating midshipman, under
terms and conditions prescribed by the Academy.
Inscription: The gift selected by the Naval Academy will be suitably inscribed and will indicate that it has been donated by The
American Legion.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Internal Affairs Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 24, May 5-6, 2021
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that graduating midshipman at the United States Naval Academy who stands highest in those English,
History and Government Department courses taken to complete a Foreign Affairs major.
Conditions
1. The award is to become the property of the recipient. It shall be presented to the midshipman by a representative of
The American Legion, delegated by the National Commander, at a public ceremony to be designated annually by the
Superintendent of the Academy, near the close of the academic year. The award shall also be published in the National
Convention Program Booklet.
2. The award is to be made annually to the graduating midshipman of the United States Naval Academy who shall be reported by
the Superintendent thereof to the National Adjutant as standing highest in those English, History and Government Department
courses taken to complete a Foreign Affairs major.
3. The Academy shall prepare a plaque, suitably inscribed to indicate that it has been donated by The American Legion.
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Recipients
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
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Gould Hunter, U.S.S., PA
Jack A. Obermeyer, New York, NY
John E. Dacey, Biloxi, MS
Thomas C. Gurley, Glens Falls, NY
Joseph T. Materi, Aberdeen, SD
John W. Crawford, Jr., Tilton, NH
Archie L. Julian, Washington, DC
William C. Chapman, Cadillac, MI
Carvel H. Blair, Annapolis, MD
Chandler L. Beach, Huron, SD
William R. Porter, Santa Ana, CA
Robert C. Olson, Omaha, NE
Charles E. Reid, Jr., Greenville, MS
Ted W. Isles, Cranford, NJ
William D. Shaughnessy, Waltham, MA
Thomas A. Julian, Hollywood, CA
Rodney L. Borum, High Point, NC
Fred A. Hull, Concord, NC
James P. Eadie, II, Long Island, NY
Kyran M. O;Dwyer, Landover Hills, MD
Arthur A. Aronson, New York, NY
Lowell D. Hupp, Tipton, IN
Timothy H. Marvin, Madeira, OH
Alton K. Thompson, Dallas, TX
James J. Connell, Wilmington, DE
Roy N. Wallace, Los Angeles, CA
Edward L. Warner, III, Okemos, MI
Perry W. Miles, Danville, VA
Barry M. Plott, Scottsdale, AZ
Craig M. Rasmussen, Sanger, CA
John S. Redd, Sidney, IA
Leonard H. Passmore, McAllen, TX
Otis K. Earle, Wallingford, PA
Neil G. Mathison, Seattle, WA
Carl A. Gaines, Jr., Dallas, TX
James A. Babb, USNA, Annapolis, MD
Stanley B. Weeks, Jacksonville, FL
Richard F. Walsh, Manhasset, NY
Richard M. Gutekunst, Gwynned, PA
Jack E. Owne, Jr.
James R. Fitzsimonds, Trumbull, CT
George W. Croner, Fairview, PA
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Joseph F. Bouchard, Mugu, CA
Steven C. Schlientz, Tucumcari, NM
Kevin R. O’Keefe, Fairfax, VA
John Gahan, Huntsville, AL
Carl W. Barbour, Richmond, VA
Timothy S. MacGregor, Binghamton, NY
Doman O. McArthur, Riverside, CA
Kevin A. Boreen, Oak Harbor, WA
David A. Radi
Maarten Vermaat, Beloit, WI
Eric W. Olson, Orofino, ID
James Addison, Scotia, NY
Michael Tobin, Florence, SC
William W. Burkhart, Weir, MS
Devon M. Burr, Washington, DC
James M. Greene, Charlottsville, VA
Stephen F. Murphy, Baltimore, MD
Erik P. Bethel, Coral Gables, FL
Scott A. Cooper, Casper, WY
Paul G. Prokopovich, Pittsburgh, PA
Benjamin A. Shupp, Houston, TX
Jean-Paul Chretien
Christopher J. Mandernach
Jason T. Berg
Jeffrey M. Monghan
Elizabeth Anne McQuinn
Phillip K. Sprincin
Timothy E. Steigelman
Joshua J. Lostetter
Nathan Williams
Douglas A. Robb
Paul J. Angelo
Joseph B. Hess
Eric D. Gardiner
Cory M. F. Kampf
William N. Murray
Nicholas R. Birger
Nicholas A. Denney
Michael DeLong
Justin Chock
Andrea Howard
Ethan Dalton
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2019
2020
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Jacob Wirz
Nathan Bermel
Francis Kim
Midshipman Michaela F. Caldwell
Midshipman William “Quinn” O’Loane
Midshipman Jackson R. Kaiser
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Department Award for 100% Post Children & Youth
Reporting
Description
A certificate signed by the National Commander, National Adjutant, Americanism Chairman and Committee on Children &
Youth Chairman.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Americanism Commission.
Authority
April 30, 1963 report of the National Child Welfare Commission; Resolution No. 1, National Executive Committee, October
18-19, 1967;
NEC Resolution No. 7, October 9-10, 1974.
How Awarded
Certificates are shipped to departments for appropriate presentation at a department meeting immediately following the report year.
Conditions
1. To achieve 100% of posts indicating Children & Youth activity on Consolidated Post Report forms.
2. Submit its Department Children & Youth Report to National Headquarters by the deadline date.
3. Any department whose membership is equal to or above the membership of the smallest department of the 50 states and the
District of Columbia shall be recognized for this award.
4. The size of the departments, for comparative purposes, shall be determined by the immediately preceding full calendar year’s
membership for all departments concerned.
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Reporting
Recipients (Department(s)
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
Delaware, North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
Delaware, North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
Delaware, North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
Delaware, North Dakota, Panama and Rhode Island
Delaware, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island
and Vermont
Delaware, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island
and Vermont
Colorado, Delaware, Maine, North Dakota, Rhode
Island, Utah and Vermont
Delaware, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode
Island, Utah and Vermont
Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine,
North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and
Vermont
Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, North Dakota, Vermont
and Utah
North Dakota, Utah and Vermont
Arizona, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Utah and
Vermont
Arizona, District of Columbia, New Mexico, North
Dakota and Vermont
Delaware, Maine, North Dakota, New Mexico, North
Dakota, Utah and Vermont
Maine, Maryland, North Dakota and Vermont
Florida, North Dakota and Vermont
Delaware, Florida, France, Maryland, North Dakota
and Vermont
Arkansas, France, Maryland, New Hampshire, North
Dakota and Vermont
Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, North Dakota
and Vermont
Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, North Dakota,
Tennessee, Utah and Vermont
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Maryland,
North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont
Delaware, Florida, Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and
Vermont
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1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Mexico, North Dakota,
Utah and Vermont
Delaware, Florida, New Mexico, New York, North
Dakota, Utah and Vermont
Delaware, Florida, Maine, New York, North Dakota,
Utah and Vermont
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Maine, New York, North
Dakota, Utah, Vermont and Virginia
Delaware, Florida, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont and
Virginia
Delaware, Florida, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont and
Virginia
Delaware, Florida, Maine, North Dakota, Vermont and
Virginia
Delaware, Florida, North Dakota, Vermont and
Virginia
Delaware, Florida, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Vermont and Virginia
Florida
Delaware, France, North Dakota, Vermont and
Virginia
California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of
Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon
and Pennsylvania
None Awarded
Delaware and North Dakota
None Awarded
Delaware, Maine, Montana, and Wyoming
Montana and Virginia
Virginia
Montana and Virginia
Nebraska and Montana
Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Virginia, Washington and
Wisconsin
Montana and Washington
Idaho, Montana and Vermont
Nebraska and Virginia
Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Rhode
Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Nebraska and Rhode Island
Missouri, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Wisconsin
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Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Virginia and Wisconsin
Montana, Rhode Island, Virginia and Wisconsin
Delaware, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin
Alabama, Delaware, Montana, Nebraska and
Oklahoma
Montana and New Mexico
Florida, Montana and New Mexico
Alaska and New Mexico
Montana and New Mexico
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National Employer of Veterans Award
Description
General: An attractive plaque including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Plate bearing the recipient’s name and category of the award and the facsimile signatures of the National Commander
and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veterans Employment & Education Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 11, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
The awards will be presented by the National Commander or his appointed representative at the National Convention.
Conditions
1. Awards are offered in three categories: Category I – Employers of more than 200 employees (Large); Category II – Employers
of 51-200 employees (Medium); Category III – Employers of 1-50 employees (Small).
2. Departments of The American Legion, with the encouraged participation of their respective posts, may submit one nomination
in each category each year to the Veterans Employment & Education Commission, said nominations to be accompanied by
documentation of employer’s achievements in hiring veterans.
3. The Veterans Employment & Education Commission and National Employment Committee, upon due consideration of all
nominations, will select the most outstanding employer of veterans in each category.
4. The awards will be presented by the National Commander or his appointed representative at the National Convention.
5. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
NOTE: Prior to May 1992, only two categories were recognized; Category I for over 200 employees and Category II for 200 or
fewer employees.
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Recipients
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
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Category I – American Enka Corporation, Enka, NC
Category II – Dayton Tire and Rubber Company of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK
Category I – Detroit Steel Corporation, New Boston, OH
Category II – Fred W. Beal, Inc., Ellsworth, ME
Category I – Geo. A. Hormel & Company, Austin, MN
Category II – A.B. & R.R. Hodgkins, Bar Harbor, ME
Category I – Sperry Vickers Aerospace-OrdinanceMarine Division, Jackson, MS
Category II – General cable Corporation, Elkton, MD
Category I – Noyes Tire Company, Westbrook, ME
Category II – Southern Guard Service, Inc.,
Youngstown, OH
Category I – ITT Continental Baking Co., Inc.,
Youngstown, OH
Category II – Fleischmann Distilling Corporation,
Owensboro, KY
Category I – ITT Federal Electric Corporation,
Paramus, NJ
Category II – Purolator Courier Corporation, San
Antonio, TX
Category I – Cincinnati Time Recorder, Co.,
Cincinnati, OH
Category II – Carls Drug Warehouse, Rome, NY
Category I – Delese Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Category II – Blackmon Oil Company, Inc.,
Columbus, GA
Category I – Maine Central Railroad, Portland, ME
Category II – Oelwein Iowa Plant of The Donaldson
Co., Inc., Oelwein, IA
Category I – Babbitt Division Reserve Mining Co.,
Babbitt, MN
Category II – Abex Corporation-Amco Division,
Anderson, IN
Category I – Hays International Corp., Birmingham, AL
Category II – National Standard Perforated Metals
Division, Carbondale, PA
Category I – Pope and Talbot, Inc., Eau Claire, WI
Category II – Inland Manufacturing Company,
Omaha, NE
Category I – Fraser Paper Ltd., Madawaska, ME
Category II – Stratagraph, Inc., Lafayette, LA
Category I – Kansas City Power & Light, Kansas City, KS
Category II – Hopper Paper Division of Georgia Pacific
Corporation, Taylorville, IL
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
Category I – Owens-Illinois, Inc., Television Products
Division, Pittstown, PA
Category II – Molycorp, Inc., Washington, PA
Category I – Corning Glass Works, Wilmington, NC
Category II – Kessel’s Pump Service, El Paso, TX
Category I – Central Heating Air Conditioning Co.,
Inc., Stanford, NC
Category II – Adolph Coors, Co., Golden, CO
Category I – Twitchel, Dothan, AL
Category II – Stran Buildings, La Grange, GA
Category I – Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance
Services Project, Naval Air Station, Whiting Field,
Milton, FL
Category II – Dyn Corp, Fort Campbell Operations,
Clarksville, TN
Category I – Lockheed Aeromod Center, Inc.,
Greenville, SC
Category II – JIMCO, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK
Category I – UNC Support Service, Helicopter
Mainenance Project, Milton, FL
Category II – Cornish Containers, Maumee, OH
Category I – Rifle Barrel Manufacturing, Sturm, Ruger
and Company, Inc., Newport, NH
Category II – All Veterans Auto Parts, Incorporated,
Phoenix, AZ
Category I – Bath Iron Works, Corp., Bath, ME
Category II – Sirco Manufacturing, Missoula, MT
Category III – Abe’s Plumbing, Las Vegas, NV
Category I – Schneider National Carriers
Category II – Morton International, Inc.
Category III – American Classic Charter & Tours, Inc.
Category I – Boeing Aerospace Operations, Inc.,
Mid City, OK
Category II – Caldwell Machining, Inc.,
Emporium PA
Category III – Southwest Research Institute, San
Antonio, TX
Category I – Audit Security Bags, Inc., West Lebanon, NH
Category II – Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co., Inc.,
Conway, NH
Category III – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Topeka, KS
Category I – Comcar Industries, Inc., Auburndale, FL
Category II – D & H Transport, Yuba City, CA
Category III – Ted’s Western Appliance Service,
Livingston, MT
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1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Category I – Lear Seigler Services, Inc., Milton, FL
Category II – Atlas Roofing Corp., Ardmore, OK
Category III – Jak’s Stripping & Refinishing, Garden
City, ID
Category I – Georgia-Pacific Plywood, Crossett, AR
Category II – Computer Sciences Corp., Edwards, CA
Category III – Jacobs Construction, Lemont, PA
Category I – Jacobs Construction, Lemont, PA
Category II – Computer Sciences Corp., Clearfield, UT
Category III – Georgia-Pacific Plywood, Crossett, AR
Category I – Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest
City, OK
Category II – ITS Medical Systems, LLC, Tomah, WI
Category III – Garlick Helicopters, Inc., Hamilton, MT
Category I – PEMCO Aeroplex, Inc. Birmingham, AL
Category II – Maine Machine Products, South Paris, ME
Category III – Discount Printing, Winter Haven, FL
Category I – Basic Water Company, Henderson, NV
Category II – M & T Company, Manchester, NJ
Category III – Walmart Distribution Center, Winter
Haven, FL
Category I – Johns Manville, Defiance, OH
Category II – TRW, Killeen, TX
Category III – ACS State and Local Solutions, Lake
City, FL
Category I – Wheatland Tube Co., Wheatland, PA
Category II – Wackenhut Service, Inc., Spring Lake, NC
Category III – Anderson Iron Works, Inc., Post Falls, ID
Category I – Alutiiq-Wackenhut Security Services, Fort
Bragg, NC
Category II – ITS Medical Systems, LLC, Duluth, GA
Category III – Robert J. Albert Printing Services, In.,
Clearwater, FL
Category I – Employment Source Projects with
Industry (PWI), Fayette, NC
Category II – Alutiiq-Wackenhut Security Services,
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Category III – Nielsen Ford/Mercury, Bloomer, WI
Category I – CSX Transportation, Jackson, FL
Category II – ProLogistix, Sanford, NC
Category III – Millennium Security Services, LLC,
Roswell, GA
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Category I – Lear Siegler (LSI) EG&G Division of URS
Corporation, New Boston, TX
Category II – Industrial Maintenance Services, Inc.,
Wells, MI
Category III – Millennium Security Services, LLC,
Roswell, GA
Category I – BNSF Railway Company, Fort Worth, TX
Category II – Regent Security Services, Inc., Augusta, GA
Category III – Millennium Security Services, LLC,
Roswell, GA
Category I – Eagles Systems and Services, LLC,
Lawton, OK
Category II – Millennium Security Services, LLC,
Alpharetta, GA
Category III – Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance,
Doraville, GA
Category I – Smith and Wesson, MA
Category II – Alpha Protective Services, NC
Category III – Burditt Trucking, GA
Category I – L-3 STRAITS, Fayetteville, NC
Category II – Strategic & Homeland Defense Division,
Colorado Springs, CO
Category III – CIAN, Inc., Peoria, IL
Category I – North Carolina Food Service,
Fayetteville, NC
Category II – L-3 Communications ASD, Ft. Bragg, NC
Category III – M1 Support Services, Abilene, TX
Category I – The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
Category II – Frito-Lay, Austin, TX
Category III – Veteran Energy, Houston, TX
Category I – Operation: Job Ready Veterans,
Indianapolis, IN
Category II – Stresscon Corporation, Colorado
Springs, CO
Category III – New York Shipping Association, Inc.,
Edison, NJ
Category I – Precision Moulding & Woodworks, Inc.,
New Bern, NC
Category II – Lowe’s Home Improvement Center, Inc.,
Rapid City, SD
Category III – Sansone Auto Mall, Avenel, NJ
Category I – Allied Universal Security Services,
Rowlett, TX
Category II – Gallery Furniture, Houston, TX
Category III – Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX
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2020
2021
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Category I – Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding &
Education Center
Category II – HICAPS, Inc.
Category III – Grunt Styles, LLC
Category I - Lockheed Martin
Category II – SJ Innovations dba Computer Systems
Designers (CSD)
Category III – High Order Solutions, LLC
Category I – TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
Category II – CyberDefenses, Round Rock, TX
Category III – Nardis Gun Club, San Antonio, TX
Category II – ShurMed EMS, San Antonio, TX
Category III – 5X5 Brewing Co., Mission, TX
Recipient(s) will not be announced until 2023 National
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National Employment Service Award
Description
General: An attractive 11 ¾: x 14 ¾” shadow box plaque, including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Plate bearing the recipient’s name and category of the award and the facsimile signatures of the National Commander
and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veterans Employment & Education Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 12, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
By a duly designated national official of The American Legion at a time and place convenient to all parties concerned.
Conditions
1. Awards are offered in three categories: Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER) of the Year; Disabled Veteran
Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) of the Year; Employment Service (ES) Local Office of the Year.
2. Departments of The American Legion, with encouraged participation of their respective posts and local and state Job Service
personnel, may submit one nomination, in each category each year to the Veterans Employment & Education Commission;
said nominations to be accompanied by documentation of the nominee’s achievements in placing veterans in suitable jobs, and
in promoting employment opportunities for all veterans in the state.
3. The Veterans Employment & Education Commission and National Employment Committee, upon due consideration of all
nominations, will select the most outstanding nominee in each category.
4. The awards will be presented by the department commander, or his/her appointed representative, at each winner’s department
convention.
5. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
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Recipients
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
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LVER – James E. McCormick, Pasco, WA
DVOP – Barry I. Souders, Sanford, NC
ES – Claremont New Hampshire Employment Security
Office, Claremont, NH
LVER – Gary Bjorkquist, Escanaba, MI
DVOP – Heywood Bell, El Centro, CA
ES – Du Bois Jobs Center, Du Bois, PA
LVER – Joseph A. Monday, Hudson, FL
DVOP – Jerry A. Work, Dade City, FL
ES – Charles City Workforce Center, Charles City, IA
LVER – Bill Kaufman, Fort Wayne, IN
DVOP – Jerry E. Fitzgerald, Killen, TX
ES – Lawton Local Office, Lawton, OK
LVER – John L. Multer, San Angelo, TX
DVOP – Mary O’Connell, Atlanta, GA
ES – Monroeville State Employment Service,
Monroeville, AL
LVER – Joseph LeClair, St. Albans, VT
DVOP – Ron Coleman, Minot, ND
ES – St. Marys Job Center, St. Marys, PA
LVER – Max Niesar, Minot, ND
DVOP – Robert E. Loter, Des Moines, IA
ES – Fayetteville Job Link Career Center, Fayetteville, NC
LVER – Kent Phelps, Blackfoot, ID
DVOP – Willie R. Griffin, Sumter, SC
ES – Oklahoma City Metro South, Oklahoma City, OK
LVER – Michael E. Daugherty, Ponca City, OK
DVOP – Jon H. Cone, Sr., Fayetteville, NC
ES – Cumberland County Job Link Career Center,
Fayetteville, NC
LVER – Barbara Phillips, Fort Payne, AL
DVOP – Ronald Mullen, Tulsa, OK
ES – Fayetteville Local Employment Security
Commission, Fayetteville, NC
LVER – Alonzo Philmore, Lake City, FL
DVOP – Richard Perez, Yuma, AZ
ES – Lewis Boren, Office Manager, Central Texas
Workforce Center, Killeen, TX
LVER – Claud Miller, Anniston, AL
DVOP – Jim Balog, Helena, MT
ES – Sarah Jackson, Office Manager, Pocatello Job
Service Office, Pocatello, ID
LVER – Ronald P. Piercy, NC
DVOP – Jon H. Cone, NC ES – Alabama Career
Center, Al
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
LVER – Walter A. Pollock, Jr., Columbus, GA
DVOP – Jerry Roehl, Boise, ID
ES – Escarosa Career Center Veterans’ Programs,
Pensacola, FL
LVER – Walter A. Pollock, Jr., Columbus, GA
DVOP – James E. Warren, Tyler, TX
ES – Idaho Commerce and Labor, Coeur d’Alene Local
Office, Coeur d’Alene, ID
LVER – Gerard Donnelly, Pathogue, NY
DVOP – Don Collins, Lubbock, TX
ES – Worksource Career Center of Lubbock,
Lubbock, TX
LVER – Michael Dembowski, Birmingham, NY
DVOP – Steve Lord, Meridian, ID
ES – Worksource (Southside) Career Center,
Jacksonville, FL
LVER – Kathy Y. Ford, Aurora, CO
DVOP – Kenneth E. Kempf, Raleigh, NC
ES – Cumberland County Job Link, Cumberland
County, NC
LVER – Robert E. Shoeman, Coeur d’Alene, ID
DVOP – Johnny Moreno, Twin Falls, ID
ES – Gwinnett Career Center, Norcross, GA
LVER – Anthony Medina, CO
DVOP – Willetta E. Hilliard-Walker, AL
ES – Workforce Solutions Panhandle Office 0601, TX
LVER – Bobby Bryant, Stillwater Workforce Center,
OK
DVOP – Jerome A. Billups, Fargo, ND
ES – Ottawa One Stop Center, Ottawa, IL
LVER – Robert R. O’Keefe, Columbus, OH
DVOP – Roy M. Fillion, Grand Forks, ND
ES – Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions, Bryan, TX
LVER – Frankie Billingsley, Fort Wayne, IN
DVOP – Linda “Michele” Scuito, Lufkin, TX
ES – Ohio Means Jobs Columbus-Franklin County
Center, Columbus, OH
LVER – Nancy Brown, Wausau, WI
DVOP – Dwight A. Butler, Fayetteville, NC
ES – Fargo Customer Service Office, Fargo, ND
LVER – Reginald Parker, Houston, TX
DVOP – Bradley J. Aune, Fargo, ND
ES – Eau Claire Job Center, Eau Claire, WI
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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
LVER – John J. Irvine, Atlanta, GA
DVOP – Samuel L. Denson, Pensacola, FL
ES – IDES Sterling Office, Peoria, IL
LVER – Osvaldo “Ozzie” Montalvo, Norcross, GA
DVOP – Mark Simmons, Colorado Springs, CO
ES – Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Colorado Springs, CO
LVER – Kenneth D. Dinkins, Decatur, GA
DVOP – Katasha Gray, Fort Worth, TX
ES – Auburn WorkOne Northeast, Auburn, IN
LVER – Lee Ware, Fort Worth, TX
DVOP – Trevor Wilson, Fort Collins, CO
ES – Workforce Solutions Borderplex, El Paso, TX
LVER – Christopher Garza, San Antonio, TX
DVOP – Geraldine Peryy, Milwaukee, WI
ES – Workforce Solutions Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
Recipient(s) will not be announced until 2023 National
Convention
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Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons Award
Description
General: Engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow box plaque, including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Plate bearing the recipient’s name and category of the award and the facsimile signatures of the National Commander
and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veterans Employment & Education Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 13, October 13-14, 2011.
How Awarded
The names of the winning posts will be announced at the annual Washington Conference.
Conditions
1. Any Legion project or program that improves the quality of life for disabled persons will be considered.
2. The chairman of the Veterans Employment & Education Commission may, however, change the number of winners and/or the
number of winners and/or the amounts of the awards at any time.
3. Nominations may be made by posts, departments, Legionnaires or members of the disability community.
4. All nomination entries for a given year must be submitted by October 31 of that year.
5. All entries must be accompanied by an official nomination form and must not be longer than two pages of narrative.
6. Completed nominations should be sent to The American Legion Veterans Employment & Education Commission in
Washington, DC, for judging.
7. The American Legion provides the Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons Award for companies and organizations that hire and
retain disabled Americans, especially veterans.
8. The presentation of the award serves as an inspirational recognition of a company with a record of support and commitment to
disabled persons through employment.
9. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expense incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
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Recipients
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Post 6, San Diego, CA
Post 78, Milton, FL
Post 371, Wellston, OH
Post 1052, Chicago, IL
Post 526, Fairborn, OH
Post 45, Hartville, MI
Post 176, Springfield, VA
Post 135, Cookeville, TN
Post 78, Milton, FL
Post 78, Milton, FL
Post 41, Syracuse, NY
Post 17, Gallatin, TN
Post 6, San Diego, CA
Post 396, Geneva, NY
Post 12, Yankton, SD
Post 70, Oshkosh, WI
Post 129, Toms River, NJ
Post 17, Gallatin, TN
Post 144, Williston, NY
Post 74, Saint Edward, NE
Post 325, Danville, VA
Post 6, San Diego, CA
Post 45, Hartville, MO
Post 252, Breese, IL
None Awarded
None Awarded
Post 8, Clifton, NJ
None Awarded
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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Association for Retarded/Disabled Person, Deland,
Florida
Reach of Denton, Denton, TX
Black Hills Service, Inc., Ellsworth AFB, SD
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development,
Madison, Wisconsin
Veterans Employment Development Center, Beverly
Hills, FL
Nancy L. Smith, TX
Precinct 2, Harris County, Highlands, TX
Sioux Steel Company, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD
Bobby Dodd Institute, Atlanta, GA
Outdoor Freedom Network, Broaddus, TX
Lone Survivor Foundation, Houston, TX
None Reported
Bobby Dodd Institute, Atlanta, GA
Bobby Dodd Institute, Atlanta, GA
Veteran Outdoors Inc., Georgetown, TX
Grace After Fire, Houston, TX
Recipient(s) will not be announced until 2023 National
Convention
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National Employer of Older Worker Award
Description
General: Engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow box plaque, including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Plate bearing the recipient’s name and category of the award and the facsimile signatures of the National Commander
and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veterans Employment & Education Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 14, October 12-13, 2011.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to becoming an official award.
How Awarded
By a duly designated national official of The American Legion at a time and place convenient to all parties concerned.
Conditions
1. The American Legion provides an Employer of Older Worker Award for a company that consistently hires older workers,
especially veterans.
2. The presentation of the award serves as an inspirational recognition of a company with a record of support and commitment to
the hiring of America’s older workers.
3. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expense incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
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Recipients
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Columbus Hospice, Columbus, GA
Holophane Company, Newark, OH
Maule Air, Inc., Moultrie, GA
Allen Corporation of American, Inc., Fairfax, VA
Point Security Company, Inc. Youngwood, PA
(See note under Authority)
Burditt Trucking, Columbus GA
AARP Foundation, South Atlanta, GA
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho,
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Sturdevants Auto Parts, Sioux Falls, SD
First Transit, Houston TX
Ken’s Super Fair Foods & Shell Express, Abeerdeen, SD
ESW Inc., Crown Point, IN
Workforce Connection-Wise Title V
Harris Health System
Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, Anchorage, AK
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
Johnson City, TN
Recipient(s) will not be announced until 2023 National
Convention
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Michael Guty Homeless Veterans Outreach Award
Description
General: Engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow box plaque, including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Plate bearing the recipient’s name and category of the award and the facsimile signatures of the National Commander
and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veterans Employment & Education Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 69, August 27-29, 2013.
How Awarded
The names of the winning posts will be announced at the annual Washington Conference.
Conditions
1. Any Legion project or program with a goal of ending homelessness among veterans will be considered.
2. The chairman of the Veterans Employment & Education Commission may, however, change the number of winners and/or the
amounts of the awards at any time.
3. Nominations may be made by posts, departments, Legionnaires or members of The American Legion.
4. All nomination entries for a given year must be submitted on or before January 15th of the following year.
5. All entries must be accompanied by an official nomination form and provide supporting information requested in the
nomination form.
6. Completed nominations should be sent to The American Legion Veterans Employment & Education Commission in
Washington, DC, for judging.
7. The American Legion provides the Michael Guty Homeless Veterans Outreach Award for to a department of The American
Legion that demonstrates involvement in homeless veteran initiatives that show outstanding support for activity in any or all of
these areas: volunteerism, prevention, supportive housing, advocacy and fundraising.
8. The presentation of the award serves as an inspirational recognition of a department with a record of support and commitment
to homeless veteran initiatives.
9. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expense incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
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Recipients (Departments)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Idaho
Wisconsin
Idaho
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Michigan
Oregon
New Jersey
Georgia
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey
Ohio
New Jersey
Recipient(s) will not be announced until
2023 National Convention
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National Department History Contest Awards
Description
General: Plaques and certificates awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Certificates of Honorable Mention awarded at the
discretion of the National Historian and Certificates of Participation are awarded to all other entries.
Inscriptions: National Historian’s Contest – Department Narrative History or National Historian’s Contest – Department Yearbook
History.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, The National Historian.
Authority
The National Department History Contest was authorized on November 13, 1930 by the National Executive Committee.
Beginning with the 1952 contest, regulations were changed to include two types of entries. The first type (Type I) includes
histories covering the entire period from the inception of the department to any time subsequent to the 1948 National Department
History Contest. The second type (Type II) was restricted to a supplement to a history already issued, provided it included the
period where the earlier history ended and covered at least ten years, thus bringing the entire series to date. Beginning with the
1979 contest, the previous types of contests were discontinued and regulations were changed to establish a One-Year National
Department Narrative History Contest and a One-Year National Department Yearbook History Contest (Term “Scrapbook” also
used). Both the narrative and yearbook histories begin with the installation of officers and include the period up to and including
the department convention. Department history contests were held every fifth year until 1985 when both department and post
history contests began being held annually.
*Contest conducted in 1969 to coincide with observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of The American Legion.
How Awarded
Awarded annually at the Fall meeting of the National Executive Committee.
Conditions
1. Said awards to be made only to those departments whose entries comply with the “National Department History Contest” rules.
2. *Contest conducted in 1969 to coincide with observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of The American Legion.
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Recipients (Department of)
1931
1936
1940
1944
1948
1952
1956
1960
1964
1969
1974
1979
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
North Carolina
Hawaii
Indiana
Texas
Alabama and New Jersey
Type I – Texas
Type II – No Eligible Entries
Type I – Tennessee
Type II – North Carolina
Type I – Florida
Type II – No Entries
No eligible entries (1 entered – no winners)
Type I – Montana
Type II – Florida
Type I – Minnesota
Type II – Maryland
Narrative – Wisconsin
Yearbook – Minnesota
Narrative – Virginia
Yearbook – Kentucky
Narrative – Florida
Yearbook – Wisconsin
Narrative – Florida
Yearbook – Florida
Narrative – Florida
Yearbook – Wisconsin
Narrative – Florida
Yearbook – Florida
Narrative – Montana
Yearbook – Wisconsin
Narrative – Vermont
Yearbook – Wisconsin
Narrative – Vermont
Yearbook – Wisconsin
Narrative – North Carolina
Yearbook – Texas
Narrative – North Carolina
Yearbook – Wisconsin
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Description
General: Plaques and certificates awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Certificates of Honorable Mention awarded at the
discretion of the National Historian and Certificates of Participation are awarded to all other entries.
Inscriptions: National Historian’s Contest – Post Narrative History or National Historian’s Contest – Post Yearbook History.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, The National Historian.
Authority
May 1928 National Executive Committee approval of National Historian’s report; revised by National Historian in December 1948
to establish two categories of competition; revised by NEC Resolution No. 29, October 18-19, 1972, establishing the competition
to encompass one-year post histories; amended by NEC, October 11, 1984, National Historian Report. From 1949 through 1972
the competition encompassed complete post histories in two types: posts charted before 1944 (Type I) and posts charted in 1944
or later years (Type II). Contests conducted in 1969 coincided with observance of the 50th Anniversary of The American Legion.
Contests in 1976 included a Bicentennial Scrapbook and beginning in 1977 both Narrative and Scrapbook/Yearbook contests were
held. 1980 was the first and only District/County History Contest. Department history contests held every fifth year until 1985
when both department and post history contests began being held annually.
How Awarded
Awarded annually at the Fall meeting of the National Executive Committee.
Conditions
Said awards to be made only to those posts whose entries comply with the “National Post History Contest” rules.
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Recipients
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Ken-Bur-Bel Post 41, Norwalk, OH
Benewah Post 25, St. Maries, ID
Oscar B. Nelson Post 3, Ottumwa, IA
Dorsey-Liberty Post 14, Lawrence, KS
Panama Canal Post 1, Ancon, Canal Zone
Binghamton Post 80, Binghamton, NY
Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1, Denver, CO
Euclid Post 343, Euclid, OH
Shades Valley Post 134, Homewood, AL
Walter L. Bennett Post 71, Lamar, CO
Gary Memorial Post 17, Gary, IN
Murray-Troutt Post 262, Audubon, NJ
Elmhurst-Jackson Heights Post 298, Elmhurst, NY
Type I – Huff-Minor Post 14, Ponca City, OK
Type II – South Fort Worth Post 569, Ft Worth, TX
1950
Type I – Crosscup-Pishon Post 281, Boston, MA
Type II – Vining-Goodman Post 501, Macon, GA
1951
Type I – John Low-Joe Smartt Post 53, Dallas, TX
Type II – Latin-American Post 495, Dallas, TX
1953
Type I – William Minter Batjer Post 100, Rogers, AR
Type II – Forty-Niners Post 49, Albuquerque, NM
1954
Type I – Elmhurst-Jackson Heights Post 298,
Elmhurst, NY
Type II – No Eligible Entries
1955
Type I – McDonough County Post 6, Macomb, IL
Type II – Fifield Post 532, Fifield, WI
1957
Type I – Lombard Post 391, Lombard, IL
Type II – Grant-Staples Post 183, Brooks, ME
1958
Type I – Jane A. Delano Post 344, New York, NY
Type II – No Eligible Entries
1959
Type I – Joseph M. Neel, Jr. Post 3, Macon, GA
Type II – Stolley-Anderson Post 1022, Chicago, IL
1961
Type I – Otto Hendrickson Post 212, Park Rapids, MN
Type II – Arthur Leonard Johnson, Jr. Post 172,
Warner Robins, GA
1962
Type I – Wayne G. Austin Post 2, Newton, KS
Type II – No Entries
1963
Type I – Lyle-Brester Post 50, College Park, GA
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1965
Type I – Cedar Falls Post 237, Cedar Falls, IA
Type II – Desert Hot Springs Post 763, Desert Hot
Springs, CA
1966
Type I – Lombard Post 391, Lombard, IL
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1967
Type I – Vogel-Lee Post 47, Lake Worth, FL
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1968
Type I – David Wisted-Zenith City Post 28,
Duluth, MN
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1969
Type I – USS Jacob Jones, Post 2, Washington, DC
Type II – Gardiner Post 188, Gardiner, MT
1970
Type I – Ballard Post 3, La Center, KY
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1971
Type I – Tampa Women’s Post 134, Tampa, FL
Type II – Churchmens Post 235, San Antonio, TX
1972
Type I – Ballard Post 3, La Center, KY
Type II – No Entries
1973
Clifton Post 227, Clifton, KS
1974
Scherer Post 493, Jackson Center, OH
1975
Fort Loramie Post 355, Fort Loramie, OH
1976
Jacob Coppus Post 258, Little Chute, WI
Bicentennial Scrapbook – Tirey J. Ford Post 21,
Independence, MO
1977
History – Minneapolis-Richfield Post 435,
Minneapolis, MN
Scrapbook – Luke-Greenway Post 1, Phoenix, AZ
1978
History – Frank Freese Post 66, Edmonds, WA
Scrapbook – Massapequa Post 1066, Massapequa, NY
1980
District/County Narrative - Oklahoma, District 5-A
District/County Scrapbook – California, 22nd District
1981
Narrative – Women’s Post 118, Norfolk, VA
Scrapbook – Women’s Post 118, Norfolk, VA
1982
Narrative – Massapequa Post 1066, Massapequa, NY
Scrapbook – Montgomery Post 2, Montgomery, AL
1983
Narrative – Rogers-Hinson Post 235, Fort Walton
Beach, FL
1985
Narrative – Frank Jarman Post 36, Chestertown, MD
Scrapbook – Paul E. Bolding Post 7, Gainesville, GA
1986
Narrative – Jane A. Delano Post 122, St.
Petersburg, FL
Scrapbook – Sioux Falls Post 15, Sioux Falls, SD
1987
Narrative – No-Vel Post 159, Venice, FL
Scrapbook – Young Americans Post 368, Newport
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Narrative – Antietam Post 236, Sharpsburg, MD
Scrapbook – Frierson-Nichols Post 8,
Winterhaven, FL
Narrative – Higby-Oglan-Soerens Post 345,
Hingham, WI
Scrapbook – Huntington Post 16, Huntington, WV
Narrative – H.W. Daniels Post 29, Elkins, WV
Scrapbook – Eugene McManus Post 238, De Witt, IA
Narrative – Higby-Oglan-Soerens Post 345,
Hingham, WI
Yearbook – No-Vel Post 159, Venice, FL
Narrative – Colonial Heights Post 284 –
Colonial Heights, VA
Yearbook – Winfield Post 10, Winfield, KS
Narrative – Hartford Post 26, White River Junction, VT
Yearbook – Paul E. Bolding Post 7, Gainesville, GA
Narrative – Peter Smith Post 327, Shawnee, KS
Yearbook – Alonzo F. Dexter Post 101,
Clay Center, KS
Narrative – Hartford Post 26, White River
Junction, VT
Yearbook – Kirby Stewart Post 24, Bradenton, FL
Narrative – Jane A. Delano Post 122, St.
Petersburg, FL
Yearbook – Sackett-Merrill-White Post 575,
Bergen, NY
Narrative – Clinton Post 259, Clinton, MD
Yearbook – Jim Leonard Post 8, Lexington, NC
Narrative – Port Charlotte Post 110,
Port Charlotte, FL
Yearbook – Windcrest Post 612, San Antonio, TX
Narrative – Women’s Post 118, Norfolk, VA
Yearbook – Santiam Post 51, Lebanon, OR
Narrative – Ibell-Jacobson-Smith Post 61,
Deep River, CT
Yearbook – C.B. Dowdell Post 558, Americus, GA
Narrative – Ibell-Jacobson-Smith Post 61,
Deep River, CT
Yearbook – Rosetown Memorial Post 542,
Roseville, MN
Narrative – Missing Man Post 667, Universal City, TX
Yearbook – Earl Collier Post 153, Olathe, KS
Narrative – Samuel G. Cooke Post 267, Columbus, GA
Yearbook – Harris Dennis Post 151, Mellette, SD
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Narrative – Chattahoochee Post 251, Duluth, GA
Yearbook – Hutchinson Post 96, Hutchinson, MN
Narrative – Manhasset Post 304, Manhasset, NY
Yearbook – Alois Dreikosen Post 469, Marathon, WI
Narrative – Battlefield Post 214, Rossville, GA
Yearbook – Alois Dreikosen Post 469, Marathon, WI
Narrative – Sykesville Memorial Post 223,
Sykesville, MD
Yearbook – Landt-Thiel Post 470, Saukville, WI
Narrative – Landt-Thiel Post 470, Saukville, WI
Yearbook – Matthews-Crawford Post 131,
Warrensburg, MO
Narrative – No-Vel Post 159, Venice, FL
Yearbook – Ontario Post 67, Ontario, OR
Narrative – Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, Buckhannon, WV
Yearbook – Matthews-Crawford Post 131,
Warrensburg, MO
Narrative – Matthews-Crawford Post 131,
Warrensburg, MO
Yearbook – Lt. J. L. Shryer Post 430, Durant, IA
Narrative – Marshall S. Sayner Post 341,
Bella Vista, AR
Yearbook – Adams Township Post 553, Toledo, OH
Narrative – Pony Express Post 359, St Joseph, MO
Yearbook – Bella Vista Post 341, Bella Vista, AR
Narrative – Pony Express Post 359, St Joseph, MO
Yearbook – Alois-Dreikosen Post 469, Marathon, WI
Narrative – Banks Post 90, Banks, OR
Yearbook – Carroll Post 143, Carrollton, GA
Narrative – Pony Express Post 359, Saint Joseph, MO
Yearbook – Julius L. Shryer Post 430, Durant, IA
Narrative – Pony Express Post 359, Saint Joseph, MO
Yearbook – Mukwonage Community Post 375,
Mukwonago, WI
Narrative – Frierson-Nichols Post 8, Winter Haven, FL
Yearbook – Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri
Post 1214, Ozark, MO
Narrative – Carroll Post 143, Carrollton, GA
Yearbook – Lt. Julius L. Shryer Post 430, Durant, IA
None Awarded
Narrative - Frierson-Nichols Post No. 8, Winter
Haven, FL
Yearbook - Julius L. Shryer American Legion Post No.
430, Durant, IA
Narrative – Augustus Ruser Jr., Post 273, Madeira
Beach, FL
Yearbook – Julius L. Shryer, Post 430, Durant, IA
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Distinguished Public Service Award
Description
General: A bronze plaque, including the emblem of The American Legion.
Inscription: Bearing the recipient’s name and suitable citation and facsimile signatures of the National Commander and National
Adjutant.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Legislative Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 29, May 5-6, 1965.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award.
How Awarded
By the National Commander with the advice and the consent of the National Commander’s Advisory Committee at the time of the
annual Washington Conference or at such times and places as may be consistent and appropriate.
Conditions
None
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Recipients
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
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1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
None Awarded
Representative Carl Vinson, GA
None Awarded
(See note under Authority)
None Awarded
Representative Olin Teague, TX
Senator Everett Dirksen, IL
Representative John McCormack, MA
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Representative Leslie Arends, IL
Representative George Mahon, TX
Representative F. Edward Hebert, AL
Senator Strom Thurmond, SC
None Awarded
Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson, WA
Representative Joe Waggonner, LA
Representative Ray Roberts, TX
Senator Alan Cranston, CA
Representative Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, MA
Representative Jack Kemp, NY
Senator John Tower, TX
Representative Bob Michel, IL
Senator Howard Baker, TN
Representative Jim Wright, TX
Representative Neal Smith, IA
Representative Jamie Whitten, MS
Representative Edward Boland, MA
Representative G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery, MS
Representative Bob Traxler, MI
Senator Sam Nunn, GA
Senator Arlen Specter, PA
Senator John Glenn, OH
Senator Barbara Mikulski, MD
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Representative Bob Livingston, LA
Senator Robert “Bob” Dole, KS
Senator Orrin Hatch, UT
Representative Gerald “Terry” B. H. Solomon, NY
Representative Henry J. Hyde, IL
Senator Olympia J. Snowe, ME
Senator John W. Warner, VA
Senator Larry E. Craig, ID
Senator Robert C. Byrd, WV
Representative Robert “Bob” L. Stump, AZ
Representative Benjamin “Ben” A. Gilman, NY
Representative Randy “Duke” Cunningham, CA
Representative John P. Murtha, PA
Representative Christopher H. Smith, NJ
Senator Harry Reid, NV
Representative Michael Bilirakis, FL
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, TX
Senator Dianne Feinstein, CA
Representative Chet Edwards, TX
Senator Charles “Chuck” Grassley, IA
Representative C. W. “Bill” Young, FL
Senator Daniel K. Akaka, HI
Congressman Bob Filner, CA
Senator Jim Webb, VA
Representative Jeff Miller, Chairman, House Veterans
Affairs Committee, FL
Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense
Senator Johnny Isakson, GA
Honorable John McCain, United States Senate, AZ
Honorable Phil Roe, M.D., U.S. House of
Representatives (TN)
Honorable Jon Tester, United States Senate, UT
Representative Mac Thornberry, TX
Representative Julia Brownley, CA
Senator Joni Ernst, IA
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The Arthur D. Houghton
Sons of The American Legion Trophy
Description
General: Sun-metal trophy; spread eagle at top; mounted on composition ivory base; 23” in height.
Inscription: “The Arthur D. Houghton Sons of The American Legion Trophy.”
Sponsored By
National Commander of the Sons of The American Legion, on stage, at the National Convention.
Authority
May 1941 report of the National Trophies and Awards Committee, as approved by the National Executive Committee, as amended
by Resolution No. 15, NEC, October 6-7, 1976.
NEC Resolution No. 15, October 6-7, 1976.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that Detachment in each of three membership categories (Category I – 200-1,000 members; Category
II – 1,001-3,000 members; Category III – 3,001 members or more), which on January 1 of each year has attained the greatest
percentage of increase over the previous year’s total membership.
Conditions
1. By action of the National Executive Committee, April 29-May 1, 1953, the original trophy is to remain at National
Headquarters and a suitable laminated plaque containing a photograph of the trophy will be awarded to and retained by the
winning department. Announcement of the award is to be made at each National Convention.
2. Said trophy is to be awarded annually to that detachment of the Sons of The American Legion in each of three membership
categories (Category I – 200-1,000 members; Category II – 1,001-3,000 members; Category III – 3,001 members or more),
which on January 1 of each year has attained the greatest percentage of increase over the previous year’s total membership. (By
action of the NEC May, 1966, detachments to become eligible for award of said trophy must have a minimum membership of
200 for the previous year.)
*Effective with the 1976 membership year, two categories, two awards.
*Effective with the 1982 membership year, three categories, three awards.
*Effective with the 1999 membership year, five categories, five awards:
Category I – 200-1,000 members
Category II – 1,001-3,000 members
Category III – 3,001-6,000 members
Category IV – 6,001-12,000 members
Category V – 12,001 or more members
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Recipients (Detachment of)
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1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
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1951
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1954
1955
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1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Utah
Hawaii
Rhode Island
France
Washington
France
Louisiana
Montana
Oklahoma
Indiana
Oklahoma
Texas
New Jersey
Illinois
Maryland
Illinois
Indiana
Indiana
Ohio
Massachusetts
Ohio
Philippines
Ohio
Kentucky
Ohio
Missouri
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Minnesota
Indiana
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Indiana
Florida
Category I – Kentucky
Category II – Maryland
Category I – New Hampshire
Category II – Michigan
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1992
Category I – Nebraska
Category II – New York
Category I – New Hampshire
Category II – Michigan
Category I – New Hampshire
Category II – Michigan
Category I – Georgia
Category II – Ohio
Category I – Kansas
Category II – Florida
Category III – Ohio
Category I – West Virginia
Category II – Texas
Category III – New York
Category I – Georgia
Category II – New Hampshire
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – Arizona
Category II – Nebraska
Category III – None Qualified
Category I – Georgia
Category II – New Hampshire
Category III – New York
Category I – Tennessee
Category II – New Hampshire
Category III – Ohio
Category I – Vermont
Category II – Virginia
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – North Carolina
Category II – Kentucky
Category III – New York
Category I – Vermont
Category II – Missouri
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – Rhode Island
Category II – Georgia
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – New Mexico
Category II – Massachusetts
Category III – Pennsylvania
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Category II – Colorado
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – Arkansas
Category II – West Virginia
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – South Carolina
Category II – Massachusetts
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – North Carolina
Category II – Georgia
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – North Carolina
Category II – Georgia
Category III – Texas
Category I – Iowa
Category II – North Carolina
Category III – Pennsylvania
Category I – Oklahoma
Category II – Georgia
Category III – California
Category IV – Illinois
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – South Carolina
Category II – West Virginia
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Florida
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – South Carolina
Category II – Washington
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Florida
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Wyoming
Category II – Vermont
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Minnesota
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Montana
Category II – Iowa
Category III – Texas
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Category IV – Florida
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – South Dakota
Category II – Delaware
Category III – Arizona
Category IV – California
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – South Dakota
Category II – Delaware
Category III – Arizona
Category IV – California
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – North Dakota
Category II – Alabama
Category III – Arizona
Category IV – California
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Arkansas
Category II – Iowa
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – California
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Rhode Island
Category II – New Mexico
Category III – Arizona
Category IV – Florida
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Mississippi
Category II – Louisiana
Category III – Wisconsin
Category IV – Minnesota
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Mississippi
Category II – Wyoming
Category III – Missouri
Category IV – California
Category V – Pennsylvania
Category I – Montana
Category II – Tennessee
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Category II – Tennessee
Category III – Wisconsin
Category IV – California
Category V – Florida
Category I – Montana
Category II – Louisiana
Category III – Iowa
Category IV – California
Category V – Florida
Category I – Utah
Category II – Oregon
Category III – Iowa
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Florida
Category I – Oklahoma
Category II – Wyoming
Category III – Massachusetts
Category IV – Minnesota
Category V – Florida
Category I – Nevada
Category II – North Carolina
Category III – Missouri
Category IV – New Jersey
Category V – Michigan
Category I – Nevada
Category II – North Carolina
Category III - Missouri
Category IV – New Jersey
Category V – Michigan
Category I – Nevada
Category II – Alabama
Category III – Colorado
Category IV – Arizona
Category V - Michigan
Category I – Mississippi
Category II – North Carolina
Category III – Wisconsin
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Category II – Alabama
Category III – Iowa
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Florida
Category I – South Dakota
Category II – North Carolina
Category III – Wisconsin
Category IV – Nebraska
Category V – Florida
Category I – South Dakota
Category II – Washington
Category III – Massachusetts
Category IV – New Hampshire
Category V – Michigan
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General Henri Gouraud Trophy
Description
General: Sterling silver trophy cup with handles of urn design with top piece.
Inscription: “Le Representant du Gouvernement de la Republique Francaise a L’American Legion, Boston, 8 October 1930, General
Gouraud.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 15, May 1-2, 1974.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that department in each of six categories established by the National Membership and Post Activities
Committee. Each of said departments having been the first in its respective category to attain or exceed its nationally assigned
membership quota
(Previously awarded to that department first exceeding its nationally assigned membership quota.)
Conditions
1. By action of the National Executive Committee, April 29-May 1, 1953, the original trophy is to remain at National
Headquarters, a suitable laminated plaque containing a photograph of the trophy will be awarded to and retained by the
winning department. Announcement of the award is to be made at each National Convention.
2. Said trophy to be awarded annually to that department in each of five categories established by the National Membership
and Post Activities Committee, each of said departments having been the first in its respective category to attain or exceed its
nationally assigned membership quota.*
3. All departments outside the continental limits of the United States, whose membership is equal to or above the membership of
the smallest department in the continental United States, shall be recognized in this award.
The size of the departments outside and within the continental limits of the United States, for comparative purposes, shall be
determined by the immediately preceding full calendar year’s membership for all departments concerned
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Recipients (Department of)
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1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
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1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Tennessee
Nevada
North Dakota
Delaware
Georgia
Wisconsin
Georgia
Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas
Alabama
North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina
Nevada
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
Louisiana
North Dakota (tie)
Louisiana (tie)
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota (tie)
South Dakota (tie)
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
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1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota
Category I – Minnesota
Category II – Nebraska
Category III – North Dakota
Category IV – Vermont
Category V – Nevada
Category I – Minnesota
Category II – Nebraska
Category III – North Dakota
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Wyoming
Category I – Minnesota
Category II – Nebraska
Category III – South Dakota
Category IV – Vermont
Category V – Idaho
Category I – Minnesota
Category II – Nebraska
Category III – North Dakota
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Idaho
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Florida
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Arkansas
Category I – Minnesota
Category II – Florida
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Arkansas
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Florida
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Maine
Category V – Arkansas
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Florida
Category III – Virginia
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Category I – None Qualified
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Vermont
Category V – Arkansas
Category I – Florida
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Vermont
Category V – Arkansas
Category I – Florida
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Washington
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Nevada
Category I – Florida
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Arizona
Category IV – Maine
Category V – District of
Columbia
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – Florida
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – North Dakota
Category V – Alabama
Category VI – Philippines
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Wisconsin
Category III – Nebraska
Category IV – Maine
Category V – South Carolina
Category VI – District of
Columbia
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Kansas
Category IV – Connecticut
Category V – Oregon
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Maryland
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Connecticut
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1992
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1995
1996
1997
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Category V – Puerto Rico
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Wisconsin
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Connecticut
Category V – Vermont
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – Florida
Category II – Wisconsin
Category III – Kansas
Category IV – South Dakota
Category V – New Mexico
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – Ohio
Category II – Wisconsin
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – South Dakota
Category V – Colorado
Category VI – Idaho
Category I – Indiana
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Idaho
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Idaho
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Rhode Island
Category VI – Utah
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Maine
Category V – Rhode Island
Category VI – Nevada
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Virginia
Category IV – Kentucky
Category V – South Carolina
Category VI – Alaska and
Nevada (tied)
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Arizona and
South Carolina (tied)
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – Alaska and
Nevada (tied)
Category I – Florida
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Alabama and
Colorado (tied)
Category VI – Nevada
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – Arizona
Category V – Alabama and
Colorado (tied)
Category VI – Delaware
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia and
Arizona (tied)
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Delaware
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Delaware
Category VI – Puerto Rico
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Delaware
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – Puerto Rico
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Maine
Category VI – Puerto Rico
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – Kentucky
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
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Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – Florida
Category II – Michigan
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – North Carolina
Category V – Tennessee
Category VI – Rhode Island and
Utah (tied)
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Colorado
Category VI – France
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Georgia
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – Idaho
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – Wisconsin
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – West Virginia
Category VI - France
2019
2020
2021
2022
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – California
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – None Qualified
Category V – Alabama
Category VI – France
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – North Carolina
Category V – Colorado
Category VI – Utah
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – None Qualified
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – North Carolina
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – None Qualified
Category I – None Qualified
Category II – Ohio
Category III – None Qualified
Category IV – North Carolina
Category V – None Qualified
Category VI – Puerto Rico
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General John J. Pershing Honor Award
Description
General: Blue silk banner with gold lettering.
Inscription: “General John J. Pershing Honor Award – American Legion.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 27, November 18-20, 1948.
How Awarded
Awarded at the Awards Banquet at National Convention.
Conditions
1. To be awarded annually to that department of The American Legion having the greatest percentage of its posts receiving the
Honor Ribbon for having 100 per cent, or more, of the post’s previous year’s membership enrolled for the coming year by
December 31.
2. Title of this award to remain in The American Legion. The award, which is a blue silk banner inscribed as follows: “General
John J. Pershing Honor Award—American Legion,” in gold lettering, is to be kept in constant circulation, and announcement of
the award is to be made at each national convention. It shall never under any circumstances become the permanent property of
a department regardless of the number of successive years in which it shall be held by any one department.
3. The custody of said banner to be awarded annually to that department thereof that has the greatest number of its posts
receiving the Honor Ribbon for having 100 per cent or more of the post’s previous year’s membership enrolled for the coming
year by December 31.
4. In addition to the award of the General John J. Pershing Honor Award there shall be presented to the commander of the
department winning same a miniature of the award (12x18); and a bronze plate properly engraved to be attached to the staff of
the award banner.
5. All departments outside the continental limits of the United States, whose membership is equal to or above the membership of
the smallest department in continental United States, shall be recognized in this award. The size of the departments outside and
within the continental limits of the United States, for comparative purposed shall be determined by the immediately preceding
full calendar year’s membership for all departments concerned.
6. The department awarded the custody of said award shall deliver to the national adjutant a bond, insurance policy or other
indenture to be approved by the national judge advocate, to insure the return to national headquarters of said award or a sum
sufficient to replace the same with a duplicate thereof.
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Recipients (Department of)
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
Mississippi
Alaska
Mississippi
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Louisiana
North Dakota
Louisiana
Louisiana
North Dakota
Louisiana
North Dakota
Iowa
Iowa
Mississippi
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana
Kansas
West Virginia
Louisiana
Idaho
Louisiana
Iowa
California
California
Kansas
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
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1997
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1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Mississippi
Alaska
Utah
Louisiana
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Oklahoma
Utah
Idaho
Delaware
Idaho
Idaho
Vermont
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Utah
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Kentucky
Wyoming
Texas
Nevada
Wyoming
North Dakota
Vermont
Kentucky
Minnesota
South Dakota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Utah
France
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Henry D. Lindsley Trophy
Description
General: Silver plated trophy cup with handles mounted on base.
Inscription: “Henry D. Lindsley Trophy.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 46, May 2-3, 1962.
How Awarded
Awarded at the Awards Banquet at National Convention.
Conditions
1. By action of the National Executive Committee, April 29-May 1, 1953, the original trophy is to remain at National
Headquarters, and a suitable laminated plaque containing a photograph of the trophy will be awarded to and retained by the
winning department. Announcement of the award is to be made at each National Convention.
2. Said trophy is to be awarded annually to that department which on March 31 attains the highest percentage of membership
as compared with the total number of members in said department on December 31 of the preceding year. (This condition
became effective in 1963…previously awarded on the same basis except that March 1 was the determining date).
3. The membership of the department to be used in the calculations of the comparative percentage above referred is to be taken
from the books of the National Treasurer on the date’s foresaid.
4. The Departments of Mexico, France and Philippines shall not be eligible for the Lindsley Trophy unless their membership shall
be greater than the membership of that department of the remaining departments having the least membership.
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1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
Florida
Florida
Idaho
Florida
Wisconsin
Hawaii
Arkansas
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Tennessee
Nevada
North Dakota
Delaware
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Idaho
North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina
Alabama
North Carolina
Nebraska
Minnesota
Arkansas
Louisiana
Montana
Minnesota
Louisiana
Louisiana
Hawaii
Minnesota
Minnesota
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
Louisiana
Nevada
Louisiana
North Dakota
Louisiana
Nevada
Utah
Ohio
Louisiana
Mississippi
Hawaii
Kansas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Delaware
Louisiana
North Dakota
Nevada
Ohio
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
Florida
France
Florida
Florida
Alaska
Wisconsin
Nevada
Dist. of Col.
Delaware
South Dakota
South Dakota
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
South Dakota
West Virginia
Delaware
Colorado
Idaho
North Dakota
Delaware
Utah
Maine
South Dakota
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
District of Columbia
France
Nevada
Delaware
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Utah
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National Recruiter of the Year Award
Description
General: An engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow-box plaque.
Inscription: “National Membership Recruiter of the Year, (Year), (Recipient’s Name), Department of (Department Name).”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 3, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
Awarded at the Awards Banquet at National Convention or other appropriate venue as determined by the National Commander.
Conditions
1. The individual certified with the highest number of new members recruited from among all the departments will be declared
National Membership Recruiter of the Year.
2. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage, in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for six days, two tickets to National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for five nights in
accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient to receive the award at National Convention.
3. The American Legion will provide roundtrip coach airfare for one guest but will provide no incidental expenses or expenses
incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
4. Monetary awards will be presented to the next highest 26 individuals:
a. One $1,000 check
b. 10 $150 award checks (third place)
c. 15 $100 award checks (fourth place)
Note: Department adjutants must nominate top recruiters on or before the last day of May.
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Recipients (Department of)
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
William Wesley, California
Donald E. Linberg, Arizona
Lloyd Holman
John Koval, Florida
Donald A. Summers, Florida
Joe Chilelli, California
Joe Chilelli, California
Kerwin Bradford, Texas
Joe Chilelli, California
Joe Chilelli, California
Joe Chilelli, California
Clarence Short, Virginia
Joe Chilelli, California
K. W. Ohl, Indiana
Harold Van Dyke, Virginia
W. Gene Franks, Alaska
Walter Saffold, Georgia
Nathaniel King, Georgia
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2018
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James C. Topps, Michigan
Dr. Frank H. Carr, Virginia
Dr. Frank H. Carr, Virginia
Dr. Frank H. Carr, Virginia
RV Martin, Mississippi
Nathaniel King, Georgia
Nathaniel King, Georgia
Dr. Frank H. Carr, Virginia
Edgar J. Johnson, Georgia
Robert J. Ouellette, Sr., Maryland
Edgar J. Johnson, Georgia
Patricia E. Liddell, Georgia
Patricia E. Liddell, Georgia
David L. Witucki, Texas
Charles T. “Abe” Abrahamson, Idaho
David L. Witucki, Texas
Martha A. Bigbie, Utah
Patricia E. Liddell, Georgia
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Jerry L. Hedrick Membership Award
(RENAMED FROM NORTH CAROLINA TROPHY)
Description
General: Silver plated trophy cup with handles mounted on a square base.
Inscription: “Jerry L. Hedrick Membership Award, presented by the Department of North Carolina American Legion to the
department outside of the United States attaining the highest percentage of membership over its preceding year’s membership.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 226, August 30-September 1, 2016.
How Awarded
Awarded at the Awards Banquet at National Convention or other appropriate venue as determined by the National Commander.
Conditions
1. This Membership Award is to be awarded annually to that department thereof not included among the several state
departments or the Department of District of Columbia, that has the highest percentage of members by the close of business
March 31 each year as compared with the total number of members in the department on December 31 of the preceding year
2. The membership of the department to be used in the calculation of the comparative percentage above referred to is to be taken
from the books of the National Treasurer on the dates aforesaid.
3. No department having fewer than forty members on December 31 of the preceding year shall be eligible to receive the award of
this trophy.
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Recipients (Department of)
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
Mexico
France
Philippines
Canada
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Italy
Mexico
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Canada
Hawaii
Canada
Puerto Rico
France
Philippines
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
Mexico
Canada
Hawaii
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
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1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
Mexico
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
Canada
France
Mexico
Philippines
Mexico
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
Mexico
PA, Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
PA, Canal Zone
Canada
PA, Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
PA, Canal Zone
France
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Canada
Italy
Puerto Rico
Mexico
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Philippines
Mexico
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2007
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2011
2012
2013
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2021
2022
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
France
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
France
Puerto Rico
France
France
Philippines
Puerto Rico
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Philippines
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Philippines
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Philippines
None Awarded
None Awarded
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O. L. Bodenhamer Trophy
Description
General: Silver plated trophy cup with handles, top piece and mounted on a base.
Inscription: O. L. Bodenhamer Trophy. Awarded annually to that department designated to lead the parade at the time of the
ensuing National Convention.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Membership and Post Activities Committee.
Authority
How Awarded
Awarded at the Awards Banquet at National Convention or other appropriate venue as determined by the National Commander.
Conditions
1. The O. L. Bodenhamer Trophy will be awarded annually to that department designated to lead the parade at the time of
the ensuing National Convention. The winner of this trophy shall be automatically determined by the same methods used
in determining the department for parade position and convention seating arrangements for the next ensuing National
Convention. The method of determining the winner of the O. L. Bodenhamer Trophy shall automatically change to comply
with any subsequently revised method of determining order of departments for parade position and convention seating
arrangements.
2. This award shall be confined to the fifty-two departments within the continental limits of the United States. (Puerto Rico also
included.)
3. The membership of the department to be used in the calculation above referred to is to be taken from the books of the National
Treasurer, including all membership mail postmarked in the departments up to the hour of midnight on the date set for
determining parade position.
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Recipients (Department of)
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Virginia
Vermont
New Mexico
New Mexico
Colorado
Colorado
Louisiana
Georgia
North Dakota
Minnesota
Minnesota
Idaho
New Mexico
Mississippi
Mississippi
South Dakota
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
Alaska
Hawaii
Utah
South Carolina
Mississippi
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
Delaware
Hawaii
Maryland
North Dakota
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Idaho
Arizona
Arkansas
Arkansas
Florida
Arkansas
Arkansa
Nevada
Dist. of Col.
Virginia
South Dakota
Minnesota
Delaware
Delaware
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2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Idaho
Idaho
Delaware
Delaware
Utah
South Carolina
South Dakota
Nevada
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
North Dakota
Puerto Rico
Vermont
Maine
Vermont
Kentucky
Florida
Tennessee
Colorado
Georgia
Georgia
Montana
West Virginia
Alabama
Utah
South Dakota
Puerto Rico
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National Commander’s Blood Donor Awards
Description
General: Wining departments are awarded with a congratulatory recognition letter of appreciation certified by the National
Commander’s Signature.
Inscription: “The American Legion National Commander’s Award is presented to (name of winning department) for actively
participating in The American Legion’s Blood Donor Program.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Security Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 14, May 8-9, 1985.
How Awarded
Announced during The American Legion National Convention and congratulatory recognition letters of appreciation are mailed to
the winning departments’ adjutants as appropriate by category determined by the number of members in each department.
Conditions
Department adjutants are requested to complete the Commander’s Annual Blood Donor report as contained in the Department
Adjutant’s Administrative Manual and to forward it no later than July 15 to the Director of National Security Division.
Note: In 1988 a sixth category was added and changed the size of categories.
Category I –
Departments with 100,000 or more members.
Category II – Departments with 70,000 to 99,999 members.
Category III – Departments with 40,000 to 69,999 members.
Category IV – Departments with 25,000 to 39,999 members.
Category V – Departments with 10,000 to 24,999 members.
Category VI – Departments with less than 10,000 members.
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Recipients
1985
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Illinois
Category VI
Category II
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
1989
Category I
Post – New York
Individual – Illinois
Category III
Post – Arizona
Individual – Arizona
Category II
Post – Florida
Individual – Florida
Category IV
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category V
Category IV
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Post – None Awarded
Individual – None Awarded
1986
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category II
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Massachusetts
Category VI
Post – Wyoming
Individual – Wyoming
Category III
Post – Arizona
Individual – Arizona
1990
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category IV
Category II
Post – Florida
Individual – Florida
Post – Montana
Individual – New Hampshire
Category V
Post – Wyoming
Individual – Wyoming
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
1987
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category II
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category III
Post – Arizona
Individual – Tennessee
Category VI
Category IV
Post – Montana
Individual – New Hampshire
1991
Category I
Post – Ohio
Individual – Illinois
Category V
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Category II
Post – Florida
Individual – Florida
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
1988
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category II
Post – Florida
Individual – Wisconsin
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category IV
Post – Kentucky
Individual – Kentucky
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
1992
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Post – Illinois
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Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category IV
Post – New Hampshire
Individual – New Hampshire
Category V
Category V
Post – None Awarded
Individual – None Awarded
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
1996
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
1993
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category III
Post – Virginia
Individual – Nebraska
Category IV
Post – Oregon
Individual - Oregon
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category V
Category V
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
1997
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
1994
Category I
Post – Illinois
Individual – Illinois
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Wisconsin
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category III
Post – None Awarded
Individual – Nebraska
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category IV
Post – None Awarded
Individual – Maine
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category V
Category V
Category VI
Post – None Awarded
Individual – Hawaii
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Post – None Awarded
Individual – Rhode Island
Category VI
Post – Delaware
Individual – Delaware
1998
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
1995
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
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Post – Maine
Individual – Maine
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category V
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category IV
Post – Maine
Individual – Maine
1999
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Florida
Category V
Post – Idaho
Individual – Idaho
Category II
Post – Massachusetts
Individual – Massachusetts
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
2003
Category I
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Ohio
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category V
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
2000
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
Category V
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
2004
Category I
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Ohio
Category IV
Post – Maine
Individual – Maine
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category V
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Post – Rhode Island
Individual – Rhode Island
Post – None Awarded
Individual – None Awarded
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category IV
Post – Oregon
Individual – Oregon
2001
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
Category V
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
2005
Category I
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category V
Post – Idaho
Individual – Idaho
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
2002
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
Category VI
Post – Hawaii
Individual – Hawaii
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Individual – New Hampshire
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2006
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Minnesota
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Category III
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Hawaii
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
2010
Category I
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
2007
Category I
Post – Ohio
Individual – Minnesota
Category II
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category III
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Category IV
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category V
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category V
Category VI
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Post – None Awarded
Individual – None Awarded
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
2011
Category I
Post – Ohio
Individual – Ohio
2008
Category I
Post – Ohio
Individual – Ohio
Category II
Category II
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Wisconsin
Category III
Post – Virginia
Individual – Nebraska
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Tennessee
Category IV
Post – Oregon
Individual – Washington
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
2012
Category I
Post – Ohio
Individual – Ohio
2009
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Ohio
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
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Post – None Awarded
Individual – None Awarded
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
2016
Category I
Post - California
Individual - California
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
Category II
Post - Minnesota
Individual - Minnesota
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category III
Post - Maryland
Individual - Maryland
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual - Alaska
Category IV
2013
Category I
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category V
Post - Colorado
Individual – Colorado
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category VI
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category III
2017
Category I
Post - None Reported
Individual - None Reported
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
Category II
Post - Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category V
Category III
Post - Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Post – New Mexico
Individual – New Mexico
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
Category IV
2014
Category I
Post – California
Individual – California
Category V
Post - Montana
Individual – Montana
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category VI
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category III
2018
Category I
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category IV
Post – Washington
Individual – Washington
Category II
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category V
Category III
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Category VI
Post – Alaska
Individual – Alaska
Category IV
2015
Category I
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category II
Post – Maryland
Individual – Maryland
Category VI
Category III
Post – Georgia
Individual – Georgia
2019
Category I
Post – Florida
Individual – Florida
Category IV
Post – Tennessee
Individual – Tennessee
Category II
Category V
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Category III
Post – Massachusetts
Individual – Massachusetts
Category VI
Category IV
Post – Montana
Individual – Montana
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
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Individual – None Reported
Post – None Reported
Individual – None Reported
Post – No Submission
Individual – No Submission
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Individual – Montana
Category VI
Post – No Submission
Individual – No Submission
2020
Category I
Post – Pennsylvania
Individual – New York
Category VI
Post – Montana
Individual – Vermont
Category II
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category III
Post – Maryland
Individual – Wisconsin
Category IV
Post – Georgia
Individual – Massachusetts
Category V
Post – Oregon
Individual – Oregon
Category VI
Post – France
Individual – France
2021
Category I
Post – California
Individual – California
Category II
Post – Minnesota
Individual – Minnesota
Category III
Post – Maryland & Wisconsin
Individual – Maryland & Wisconsin
Category IV
Post – Massachusetts & Nebraska
Individual – Massachusetts &
Nebraska
Category V
Post – Oregon
Individual – Oregon
Category VI
Post - Vermont
Individual - Vermont
2022
Category I
Post – Pennyslvania
Individual – Pennsylvania
Category II
Post – California
Individual – Ohio
Category III
Post – Wisconsin
Individual – Minnesota
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Post – Iowa
Individual – Iowa
Category V
Post – Nebraska
Individual – Nebraska
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The American Legion National Law Enforcement
Officer of the Year Award
Description
General: An engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow-box bronze plaque mounted on a red background.
Inscription: “The American Legion National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award presented to (name of recipient) for (brief
reason for recognition).”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Security Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 5, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
Awarded annually by the National Commander at the National Convention of The American Legion to the national winner; signed
by the National Commander.
Conditions
1. The accomplishments for which the award is presented shall have been in accordance with, or in furtherance of, established
American Legion policies or programs and it shall have contributed to the preservation of law and order as well as the
American way of life.
2. Department submissions may include nominees who are full-time and sworn law enforcement officers at city, county, sheriff,
state police and highway patrol levels and from the federal law enforcement agencies.
3. The American Legion will provide roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage, in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
4. The four regional runner-ups from the five regions (Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Western) will each receive an
engraved shadow-box plaque measuring 10x12.
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Officer of the Year Award
Recipients
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Corporal William T. Rhodes, Huntingdon, PA
Deputy Sheriff Earl P. McDonald, Jr., Point A La
Hache, LA
Police Officer Ronald Tookes, Miami-Dade, FL
Chief Deputy Sheriff Thomas W. Little, Decatur, AL
Corporal Jeffrey D. Goldsmith, Hutchinson, MN
Deputy Casey R. Nelms, Sutherland, NE
Police Officer 1st Class Timothy C. Wiley, Howard
County Police Department, MD
Officer 1st Class Patrick W. Eckley, Howard County
Police Department, Ellicott City, MD
Detective Mark S. Cottom, Springfield Township
Police Department, Springfield, NJ
Officer Charles Roessler, Milwaukee Police
Department, Milwaukee, WI
Police Sergeant Julie A. Asmus, Willmar State Police
Department, Willmar, MN
Chief Judith A. Bradshaw, Des Moines Police
Department, Des Moines, IA
Officer Christopher Biron, Manchester Police
Department, Manchester, NH
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Captain Michael LaVine, Metro Transit Police
Department, Minneapolis, MN
Officer Scott P. Womack, Raleigh Police Department,
Raleigh, NC
Chief Paul Doucette, Bennington Police Department,
Bennington, VT
Deputy Miste M. Strickland, Nash County Sheriff ’s
Office, Middlesex, NC
Detective Sgt. Andrew D. Aninsman, Bensalem
Township Police Department, Bucks County, PA
Deputy Sheriff Ben Adams, Marion County Sheriff ’s
Office, Ocala, FL
Sheriff David J. Mahon, Effingham County Sheriff ’s
Office, Effingham, IL
Sgt. Joe Rowley, Michigan State Police Tri-City Post,
Gladwin, MI
Brett Walsh, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Police Department,
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Lt. Jane Anderson, Colorado Springs Police
Department, Colorado Springs, CO
Lt. Robert Berg, Jr., Wisconsin
Sgt. Daniel Martin of Omaha, NE
Col. David R. Hines, Mechanicsville, VA
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The American Legion
National Firefighter of the Year Award
Description
General: An engraved 11 ¾” x 14 ¾” shadow-box bronze plaque mounted on a red background.
Inscription: “The American Legion National Firefighter of the Year Award is presented to (name of recipient) for (brief reason for
recognition).”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Security Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 4, October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
Awarded annually by the National Commander at the National Convention of The American Legion to the national winner signed
by the National Commander.
Conditions
1. The accomplishments for which the award is presented shall have been in accordance with, or in furtherance of, established
American Legion policies or programs and it shall have contributed to the preservation as well as the American way of life.
2. Department submissions may include nominees who are full-time and a sworn firefighter and a National Fire Fighter of the
Year Award would be a fitting recognition of “America’s Bravest.” The American Legion annually recognize a National Fire
Fighter of the Year with an appropriate award which shall be presented at National Convention or other American Legion
settings as deemed appropriate.
3. The American Legion will provide one roundtrip coach airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage
reimbursement rates, staff per diem for two days, two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet and lodging for one night
in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion for an individual recipient or a single representative of a group or
organization to receive the award at National Convention. The American Legion will not provide for any incidental expenses or
any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
4. The four regional runners-up from the five regions (Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Western) will each receive an
engraved shadow-box plaque measuring 10x12.
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National Firefighter of the Year Award
Recipients
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Marcus Haynes, Valdosta Fire Department,
Valdosta, GA
Captain Brian S. Michel, Pike County Emergency
Services, Zebulon, GA
Lieutenant Tom Christensen, Waukegan Fire
Department, Waukegan, IL
Deputy Chief Lisa Young, Mahoning Township Fire
Department, Danville, PA
Sara A. Shaffer, Fire/Emergency Medical Services
Department, Prince George’s County, MD
Steven Brune, West Point Rescue, West Point, NE
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Matt Brown, Lakeland Fire Department, Lakeland, FL
Asst. Fire Chief Darren O. Ware, Prince George’s Fire/
EMS Department, Waldorf, MD
Damon Faust, Estacada, OR, Rural Fire District 69,
Estacada, OR
Chief Jan K. Rader, Huntington Fire Department,
Huntington, WV
Mr. Ryan N. Berney, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
Robert Nagle of Gallitzen, PA
Lt. Ryan Winkler, Charlotte, IA
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Paul H. Griffith ROTC Trophy
Description
General: A congratulatory letter of appreciation
Inscription: Certified by the National Commander and National Adjutant
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Security Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 17, May 7-8, 2014.
How Awarded
Announced during The American Legion National Convention and congratulatory recognition letter of appreciation are mailed to
the winning departments’ adjutants as appropriate.
Conditions
Department adjutants are requested to complete the Paul H. Griffith Annual ROTC Report as contained in the Department
Adjutant’s Administrative Manual and to forward it to the Director of the National Security Division no later than July 15.
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Recipients (Department(s) of)
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Arizona, Delaware, Maine, Minnesota,
Panama–Canal Zone
Delaware, Maine, Minnesota
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Minnesota,
Nevada and Panama-Canal Zone
Minnesota, Nevada
Minnesota, Maine
Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota,
Puerto Rico
Delaware, Minnesota, North Dakota
Delaware, Minnesota, North Dakota
Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
Mississippi, North Dakota
Florida, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota
Florida
Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota
Alaska, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida,
Minnesota
Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, Puerto Rico
Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota
Alaska, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida,
Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico,
Tennessee, Vermont
Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New York,
Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont
Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, District of Columbia,
Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Puerto Rico,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont
Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland,
Minnesota, Montana, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Vermont
Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine,
Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, New York,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee
Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York,
Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont,
Virginia
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2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Alaska, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota,
Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, New
York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota
Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana
Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana,
Virginia
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Montana
Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota,
Montana, Tennessee
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Puerto Rico,
South Carolina, Tennessee
Alaska, Hawaii, Minnesota, Montana, New York,
Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Tennessee
Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Montana, Hawaii
None Awarded
Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota,
Montana
Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota,
Montana
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan,
Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Tennessee
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota,
Montana, North Dakota
Alaska, Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota
Connecticut and Maryland
Connecticut, Florida, Montana
Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Texas
Illinois, Ohio, Texas, New York, Michigan
Florida, Texas, Minnesota
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The American Legion Spirit of Service Award
Description
General: An engraved glass and marble award trophy, not exceeding the cost of $350, adjusted as needed for inflation.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, National Security Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 23, May 5-6. 2021.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award October 12-13, 2011.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to representatives of the six branches of the United States military, including their reserve components,
and one from the National Guard Bureau, including the Air National Guard, during the annual National Convention of The
American Legion.
Conditions
1. The National Security Division, working with the Department of Defense and the various military departments and the
National Guard Bureau, identifies the most outstanding men and women each year to receive this distinguished recognition.
2. The American Legion Spirit of Service Award recipients have received press coverage in Armed Service News dispatches, the
Pentagon Channel, their military base newspapers and their home town publications.
3. Spirit of Service Award recipients will forever carry with them rewarding experiences of their association with their American
Legion comrades at National Convention and serve as positive voices among their peers for the organization.
4. Up to seven servicemembers participate in National Convention activities and will showcase the professionalism and
dedication of today’s armed forces.
5. The American Legion shall provide no more than six Spirit of Service Award recipients each year with one roundtrip coach
airfare or vehicle mileage in accordance with its employee mileage reimbursement rates within the Continental United States
to the National Convention, four nights lodging at a convention hotel, up to two tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet,
staff per diem for five days. In addition, the national commander will provide each of the recipients their first year membership
in The American Legion, if not already a member.
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Recipients
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Army – Jacob White
Navy – Alysha Haran
Marine Corps – Joseph Shamay
Coast Guard – Rick Carroll
Air Force – Daniel Shipley
Army – Russell Burnham
Navy – Luciana Rodriques
Marine Corps – Clinton
Firstbrook
Coast Guard – Patricia
Johonson
Air Force – Catherine Lammon
Army – Megan McCartney
Navy – Elizabeth Avalos
Marine Corps – Jeffrey Caraway
Coast Guard – Erik Relford
Air Force – Roland
Kearney
Army – Renee E. Drause
Navy – Dempsey Tomblin
Marine Corps – Kristianna
Huntington
Coast Guard – Katie S. Anthony
Air Force – Edward Slavik
Army – Korey Chandler
Navy – Gaurav Patel
Marine Corps – Matthew W.
Stone
Coast Guard – David Edelson
Air Force – Robb Hulet
Army – Jeffrey Jenkins
Navy – Kederick Thorn
Marine Corps – Kerri Frost
Coast Guard – James A. Abels
Air Force – Jeffrey S. Rees
Army – Michael Ross
Navy – Matthew Stroup
Marine Corps – Nickoli
Atkinson-Pettigrew
Coast Guard – Stephen Diggs
Air Force – Tony Jacobsmeier
Army – Chelsey Billing
Navy – Thomas Lothridge
Marine Corps – Avery
Washington
Coast Guard – David Downham
Air Force – Edward Perez
Army – Stephen D. Alder
Navy – Megan Donnell
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Marine Corps – Omar A.
Caraballo Pietri
Coast Guard – Jacob Lowery
Air Force – Brandyn M. Walter
Army – Joshua J. Boudreaux
Navy – Alvin Balthazar
Marine Corps – Juan
Vallejomunoz
Coast Guard – Tyler T.
Arrowood
Air Force – Chris T. Pearson
Army – Edwin Garcia
Navy – Komlan Agbagba
Marine Corps – Man T. Chan
Coast Guard – Shawn Pugmire
Air Force – Beau Vore
Army – Cassandra Rousayne
Navy – Porfirio Pimentel
Marine Corps – Ricardo
Gonzalez
Coast Guard – Jessica M. Day
Air Force – Kristina L. Manson
Army – Danielle M. Salley
Navy – Fredelyne Dolores
Marine Corps – Stephen K.
Little
Coast Guard – Casey B.
Lawrence
Air Force – Richard L.
Baskerville
Army – Bryce T. Wolford
Navy – Levetina S. King
Marine Corps – David M. Jenks
Coast Guard – Geneva L.
Cornelius
Air Force – Russell H. Taylor
Air National Guard – Igor A.
Karlov
Army – Virginia Constable
Navy – Robin Stephens
Marine Corps – Justin Ahasteen
Coast Guard – Jordan Suchon
Air Force – Kalynn Mitchell
Air National Guard – Allanesha
Smith
Army – Drew Hunnicutt
Navy – Sha’nae Wilson
Marine Corps – Molly Hampton
Coast Guard – Brian Gogo
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2020
2021
2022
Air Force – Robert P. Andrews
Air National Guard – Heather
J. Hyon
Army – Joshua R. Evans
Navy – Joseph B. McPhail
Marine Corps – Anthony K.
Marinelli
Coast Guard – Justin McMullen
Air Force – Heather M. Carden
Air National Guard – Benjamin
P. Forsberg
Army - Matthew J. Turley
Navy - Jasmine L. Johnson
Marine Corps - Justin T.
Middlemiss
Coast Guard - Amanda Moore
Air Force - Amy-Christy
Amakihe
Air National Guard – Donald
Lambert
Army – SGT Joselito Cabang
Navy – PO2 Michael Monahan
Marine Corps – Cpl Darla
Dunning
Coast Guard – PO1 Jessica
Rooks
Air Force – SSgt Zachariah
Austin
Space Force – No submission
Army National Guard – PFC
Alejandro Sanchez
Army – PFC Deanna Dixon
Navy – Information Systems
Technician 2nd Class Annie
Holder
Marine Corps – Sgt. Christina
M. Gillman
Coast Guard – Marine Science
Technician 3rd Class Mason
Couch
Air Force – Senior Airman Ariel
L. Miranda
Space Force – Spc. 4 Antonio A.
Oros
Army National Guard – Sgt.
Katherine E. Chousa
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The American Legion Fourth Estate Award
Description
General: Bronze plaque mounted on a 15” walnut pylon.
Inscription: “The American Legion (Year) Fourth Estate Award For Outstanding Achievement In The Field Of Journalism
Presented To (Name of Recipient), for (Title of Winning Work).”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Media & Communications Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 3, October 12-13, 2022.
How Awarded
Fourth Estate entries may be submitted by an individual, publication, website or broadcast organization. All necessary
documentation and supporting evidence for the entry is the responsibility of the entrant.
Members of The American Legion may nominate a qualified individual, publication, website or broadcast organization by sending
a letter containing the name and address of the nominee and the information on the accomplishment or activity for which they
are being nominated to the Media and Communications Division. The Division will inform the individual or organization of the
nomination and entry procedures.
Conditions
1. The National Executive Committee in the above named resolution authorized submitted by the National Finance Commission,
to establish necessary rules and procedures for public relations appreciation awards and to issue such awards in suitable form
to the press, radio, television, podcast, web based or other communications media; to associations of the same; to owners,
executive heads or staff members; such awards to be in recognition of an outstanding service to the community, state or nation,
which service shall have been in accordance with or the furtherance of established American Legion policies or programs.
2. Under the above cited authority, the Media & Communications Commission re-established The American Legion Fourth Estate
Award and adopted, with the approval of the National Adjutant, rules providing:
a. that the awards will be confined to external communications media and will be made for an activity or accomplishment
which benefits society in its impact;
b. the activity or accomplishment shall have been in accordance with or in the furtherance of established American Legion
policies or programs and shall have contributed to the preservation of the American way of life;
c. the awards will be categorized as “print.”
d. there will be no grades or classifications of the award.
3. The American Legion will provide each of the two media Fourth Estate Award Recipients of the Year with a $2,000 stipend
(total of $4,000) to cover transportation, lodging and incidental expenses for their representatives’ acceptance trip to National
Convention, one ticket for the National Commander’s Banquet if they choose to arrive early.
*Award known as The American Legion Mercury Award.
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Recipients
1958
1959*
1959*
1960*
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
Jim Lucas
Advertising Council, Inc.
Chicago Tribune U.S. News & World Report
Hearst Newspapers
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Jack L. Warner, President, Warner Brothers Pictures
Fulton Lewis, Jr.
The Copley Press, Inc.
This Week Magazine
The Chicago Tribune
Mississippi Publishers Corp.
Clark Mollenhoff, Cowles Publications
Paul Harvey, American Broadcasting Company
Golden West Broadcasters
Mutual Broadcasting System
The Booth Newspapers
The Columbus Dispatch
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
William S. White
George W. Healy, Jr.
Raymond J. McHugh
James Geddes Stahlman, Nashville, TN
Jenkin Lloyd Jones, The Tribuen, Tulsa, OK
Anheuser Busch, Inc.
John Wayne
Augustin Edwards, El Mercurio, Santiage, Chile
Clare Boothe Luce
James J. Kilpatrick, Jr.
Jim Bishop
Vic Cantone
Thomas P. Chisman, Bicentennial Radio Network, Ltd.
The Columbus Dispatch
Jess Gorkin, Parade Magazine
Milton Caniff
Mort Walker
National Public Radio
Hy Rosen-Albany, NY, Times-Union
N. LaVerl Christensen, Editor Emeritus of the Daily
Herald, Provo, UT
Newsweek Magazine
Sacramento Union
C-Span
Life Magazine
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1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
KMOX Radio, St. Louis, MO
ABC Radio News, New York, NY
Billy Cox, Florida Today
Mary Beth Pheiffer, The Poughkeepsie Journal
Margaretta A. Downey, The Poughkeepsie Journal,
Poughkeepsie, NY
Michael Trihey, Tamara Welch, The Bakersfield
Californian
Philip Dine, The St. Louis Post Dispatch
Ms. Ann M. Morrison, Fortune Magazine
Ted Lewis, KSNW-TV, Wichita, KS
Marcia Stepanek & Charles J. Lewis, Hearst
Newspapers, Washington Bureau/Albany Times Union
James C. “Denny” Crimmins, Chairman, High Road
Productions, Palo Alto, CA
Alyssa Lenhoff & Ed Simpson, Tribune Chronicle,
Warren, OH
Kirk Mitchell, Reporter, The Tribune, Mesa, AZ
Jerry Mitchell, Reporter, The Clarion-Ledger,
Jackson, MS
Colleen Halpin, Producer, Dateline NBC
Tammy Pearson, Assistant Managing Editor,
Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN
Russell Carollo, Christine Willamsen, Mike Wagner,
Doug Harris, Reporters,
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, OH
Norman Sinclair, Investigative Reporter,
The Detroit News
Mark Benjamin, UPI Investigations Editor
Laurie Stein, WFOR-TV, Miami, FL
The Post-Crescent, Appleton, WI
Jennifer Kraus, News Channel 5, Nashville, TN
KRIV-TV Channel 5, Houston, TX
USA Today
ABA Journal
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh, PA
(Newspaper)
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN (Internet)
News Channel 5, Nashville, TN (Broadcast)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh, PA
(Newspaper)
Alex Quade, Freelance War Reporter, The Daily Caller
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(Internet)
KLRT-TV 16, Donna Terrell, Reporter (Broadcast)
USA TODAY, McLean, VA (Newspaper)
Alex Quade, Freelance Report, Fayetteville, NC
(Internet)
KITV-TV, Honolulu, HI (Broadcast)
Investigative Reporter – Thomas Brennan, The Daily
News, Jacksonville, NC (Print Category)
Investigative Reporter – Mark Flatten, Washington
Examiner, Washington, DC (Online Category)
WRC-TV, Washington, DC, Investigative Reporters
– Tisha Thompson, Rick Yarborough and Jeff Piper
(Broadcast Category)
USA Today (Newspaper), CNN (Broadcast),
CBSNews.com (Internet)
Hope Hodge-Seck, The Marine Corps Times,
Washington, DC (print), Brenden Keefe, WXIA-TV,
Atlanta, GA (broadcast), Ellen Gabler, The Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI (online)
Dennis Wagner, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix,
AZ (print), Simone Aponte, KTVU FOX2, Oakland,
CA (broadcast), Jerry Mitchell, The Clarion-Ledger,
Jackson, MS (online)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI (print),
Minneapolis NBC-affiliate KARE-TV, Minneapolis,
MN (broadcast), The War Horse, Richlands, NC
(online)
Cynthia Simison/The Republican, Springfield, MA
(print), KNTV, San Francisco, CA (broadcast), Oriana
Pawlyk/Military.com (online)
Broadcast: KAKE, Annette Lawless, Wichita, KS
Print: McClatchy
Internet: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Broadcast: ABC Action News (WFTS-TV)
I-Team in Tampa, Fla
Print: Daily Herald of Arlington, Heights, IL
Internet: Military.com
Broadcast: KHON2-TV, Honolulu/Pamela Young
Internet/New Media: Associated Press/Kristin M. Hall,
James LaPorta and Justin Pritchard
Print: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/Katelyn Ferral and
Natalie Brophy
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The American Legion Patriot Award
Description
General: A black plaque with The American Legion gold emblem, gold eagle and a copy block on black glass printed in gold offset
containing the name of the recipient.
Inscription: Brief description of the reason the individual is being honored.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Media & Communications Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 21, October 14-15, 2020
How Awarded
To be awarded to outstanding citizens or entities who have demonstrated a profound and exceptional commitment to advancing of
the four pillars of The American Legion.
Criteria/Conditions
1. Presented on an as-needed basis for outstanding service or actions that are far above the norm in supporting American service
men and women veterans.
2. All nominations must be presented by department action or by the National Commander.
3. The American Legion shall provide to the Patriot Award Recipient of the Year with one roundtrip airfare or vehicle mileage to
the National Convention, two nights lodging at a convention hotel, up to four tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet
and three days per diem in accordance with travel policies of The American Legion if the award is to be presented at that venue.
Similar arrangements will be made for the recipient if the award is presented at the Washington Conference, NEC meetings or
other venue.
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The American Legion Patriot Award
Recipients
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Michael G. Reagan and Kaziah Hancock
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Clinical
Pastoral Division
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, USMC (Ret)
Major David Howell, Lance Orton and Duane Jackson
Colonel Gregory Gadson, US Army, Director,
Wounded Warrior Program
The Honorable Isaac Newton “Ike” Skelton, IV (US
House of Representatives 1977-2011)
Samsung North America
The Honorable Bernard Sanders, United States Senate,
Washington, DC
The Honorable Jeff Miller, United States House of
Representatives, Washington, DC
The Oak Ridge Boys
Bernard L. Marie
Honorable Robert Gates
Diane Carlson Evans
Honorable Mitch Daniels; Eddie and Millie Holbrook
(American Legion World Series)
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse
University
None Awarded
Robert Bosworth, Quincy (MA) Sun
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Arch M. Cantrall Trophy
Description
General: Banner of red and orange lettering with “National Champion Band, The American Legion.”
Inscription: On metal plate attached to staff indicating winning post and department each year.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Convention Commission.
Authority
August 27, 1947 report of National Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Committee.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that American Legion band winning first place in competition with all other American Legion Bands
during the annual National Convention of The American Legion.
Conditions
1. Said trophy is to be awarded annually to that American Legion band winning first place in competition with all other American
Legion bands during the annual National Convention of The American Legion.
2. Such competition shall be conducted under the supervision of, and according to the rules and regulations prepared by,
the National Contests Supervisory Committee or such successor thereto as may be established by the National Executive
Committee.
3. In the event there shall be at any annual National Convention more than one contest, or more than one class or division of the
contest, for American Legion bands, said trophy shall be awarded to The American Legion band winning first place in that
contest or in that class or division of the contest in which marching ability or marching and maneuvering ability shall have the
higher or highest weight as a judging point. The Supervisory Committee shall have the authority to designate, subject to the
foregoing, the contest, class or division, to the winner of which said trophy is to be awarded.
4. Each Past National Champion American Legion Band shall have the privilege of purchasing, at its own expense, and carrying
among its colors a replica of said trophy banner, provided there is lettered thereon the year in which it won first place in said
contest and the words “Past National Champion Band.”
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Recipients
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
Olympia Post 3, Olympia, WA
Charles H. Carey Post 56, Salem, OH
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
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1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed Post 5,
Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Tonawandas Post 264, Tonawanda, NY
No Contest Conducted
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
No Contest Conducted
Oconomowoc American Legion Band, Post 91,
Oconomowoc, WI
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
No Contest Conducted
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Kansas City American Legion Band, City Central
Executive Committee, Post of Kansas City and the 5th
District, Kansas City, MO
No Contest Conducted
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
The Tonawandas Post 264, Tonawanda, NY
Stephen Sikora Post 1322, North Tonawanda, NY
The Tonawandas Post 264, Tonawanda, NY
The Tonawandas Post 264, Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Oconomowoc American Legion Band Post 91,
Oconomowoc, WI
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1080, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
The Kansas City American Legion Band,
Kansas City, MO
St. Josephs Park Post 1080, Joliet, IL
St. Josephs Park Post 1080, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City,
Missouri, Post 21
None Awarded
None Awarded
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City,
Independence, MO
None Awarded
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
None Awarded
None Awarded
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
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Glen R. Hillis Trophy
Description
General: Bronze replica of Pro Patria mounted on a square base.
Inscription: “Pro Patria, the National Champion Color Guard of The American Legion. Presented by Glen R. Hillis, Department of
Indiana.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Convention Commission.
Authority
Report of National Trophies and Awards Committee, May 7, 1937.
Note: Recipients received this award prior to it becoming an official award in 1953.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that color guard winning first place in competition with all other color guards during the annual
National Convention of The American Legion.
Conditions
The Glen R. Hillis Trophy is to be awarded annually to that color guard winning first place in competition with all other color
guards during the annual National Convention of The American Legion.
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Recipients
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
Henry H. Houston Post 3, Philadelphia, PA
East Orange Post 73, Irvington, NJ
Harvey W. Seeds Post 29, Miami, FL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Harvey W. Seeds Post 29, Miami, FL
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
Aqueduct Post 342, Los Angeles, CA
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Capt. Harry B. Doremus Post 55, Hackensack, NJ
James DeArmond Golliday Post 8, Kokomo, IN
Capt. Harry B. Doremus Post 55, Hackensack, NJ
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
(See note under Authority)
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Post 85, Kankakee, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
The First National Bank of Chicago Post 985,
Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
The First National Bank of Chicago Post 985,
Chicago, IL
The First National Bank of Chicago Post 985,
Chicago, IL
The First National Bank of Chicago Post 985,
Chicago, IL
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Commonwealth Edison Post 118, Chicago, IL
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Greece Post 468, Rochester, NY
None Awarded
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1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield Park, NJ
The First National Bank of Chicago Post 985,
Chicago, IL
Jersey Chevrons Post 468, Rochester, NY
Double D’s, Post 180, Milwaukie, OR
None Awarded
Jersey Chevrons Post 40, Ridgefield, NJ
Highlanders Post 201, Louisville, KY
Highlanders Post 201, Louisville, KY
Lakeside Post 137, Jacksonville, FL
Cheverly Troopers Senior Color Guard, Cheverly Post
108, Brentwood, MD
Springfield Rifles Senior Color Guard, Clark Post 362,
Springfield, OH
Cheverly Troopers Senior Color Guard, Cheverly Post
108, Brentwood, MD
Cheverly Troopers Senior Color Guard, Cheverly Post
108, Brentwood, MD
Mason-Dixon Color Guard, Morris Frock Post 42,
Hagerstown, MD
The Rifles Senior Color Guard, Post 6, Springfield, OH
Highland Guard Color Guard, Post 201, Louisville, KY
Pure Heaven Color Guard, Unit 37, Ames, IA
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Speedway Post 500 Honor Guard, Speedway, IN
Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post 86, Rockville, MD
Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post 86, Rockville, MD
Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post 86, Rockville, MD
Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post 86, Rockville, MD
Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post 86, Rockville, MD
2nd District, Portage, IN
2nd District, Portage, IN
Whiteman-Davidson Post 49, Tilton, NH
Whiteman-Davidson Post 49, Tilton, NH
Whiteman-Davidson Post 49, Tilton, NH
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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
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Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Newport Beach Harbor, Post 291, Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Harbor, Post 291, Newport Beach, CA
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
None Awarded
Harrisburg Post 472, Houston, TX
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
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The Lemuel Bolles Trophy
Description
General: Silver-plated trophy cup, pedestal type, with music lyre mounted on top piece.
Inscription: “The Lemuel Bolles Trophy, awarded annually to that band winning first place in competition with all other bands
during the annual National Convention of The American Legion.”
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Convention Commission.
Authority
January 1928 report of Subcommittee on National Trophies and Awards.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually to that band winning first place in competition with all other bands during the annual National
Convention of The American Legion.
Conditions
Said trophy to be awarded annually to that band winning first place in competition with all other bands during the annual National
Convention of The American Legion.
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Recipients
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
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Monahan Post Band, Sioux City, IA
Thomas Hopkins Post Band 4, Wichita, KS
Electric Post 228, Milwaukee, WI
Electric Post 228, Milwaukee, WI
Electric Post 228, Milwaukee, WI
Chicago Board of Trade Post 304, Chicago, IL
Blatz Post 373, Milwaukee, WI
Franklin Post 1, Columbia, OH
Chicago Board of Trade Post 304, Chicago, IL
Musicians Post 394, St. Louis, MO
Musicians Post 394, St. Louis, MO
Zane-Irwin Post 93, San Francisco, CA
Monahan Post Band, Sioux City, IA
Musicians Post 662, Chicago, IL
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
None Awarded
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
Olympia Post 3, Olympia, WA
Charles H. Carey Post 56, Salem, OH
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
A. R. McAlester Memorial Band, Harrowed
Post 5, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Tonawandas Post 264, Tonawanda, NY
None Awarded
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
None Awarded
Oconomowoc American Legion Band, Post 91,
Oconomowoc, WI
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
None Awarded
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
Kansas City American Legion Band, City Central
Executive Committee, Post of Kansas City and the 5th
District, Kansas City, MO
None Awarded
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
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Recipients
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Stephen Sikora Post
1322, North Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Oconomowoc American Legion Band, Post 91,
Oconomowoc, WI
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
Joliet Legion Band, Post 1284, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
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Joliet Legion Band, Post 1080, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Tonawanda, NY
The Kansas City American Legion Band,
Kansas City, MO
St. Josephs Park Post 1080, Joliet, IL
St. Josephs Park Post 1080, Joliet, IL
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264,
Williamsville, NY
None Awarded
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City,
Missouri, Post 21
None Awarded
None Awarded
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City,
Independence, MO
None Awarded
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas,
Williamsville, NY
None Awarded
None Awarded
Joliet American Legion Band, Joliet, IL
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William F. Lenker National Service Trophy
Description
General: Large silver shield mounted on wood wall plaque.
Inscription: “William F. Lenker National Service Trophy, Annual Departmental Award for Services Rendered Veterans of the World
War”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 2, October 18-19, 2006.
How Awarded
Awarded annually to that department of The American Legion excelling in welfare and rehabilitation work for war veterans and
their dependents.
Conditions
1. Each year the national commander shall appoint a committee of three to act as judges. This committee shall consist of the
National Chairman of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission, together with any other two the National Commander
sees fit to designate.
2. The National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R) Commission shall furnish each Department a “Statement of
Rehabilitation Activities” questionnaire annually. Departments competing for this trophy shall present the completed
questionnaire, duly certified by the Department Commander and Adjutant, to the National VA&R Commission in Washington,
D.C., by at least July 15th.
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Recipients (Department of)
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1936
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1946
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1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Illinois
Iowa
Illinois
California
California
Wisconsin
Illinois
Wisconsin
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Illinois
California
Wisconsin
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Illinois
Kansas
Illinois
Kansas
Kansas
Illinois
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
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Kansas
Illinois
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Ohio
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Connecticut
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Connecticut
Connecticut
Ohio
Connecticut
Minnesota
Minnesota
Ohio
Tennessee
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota
Maine
Pennsylvania
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2006
2007
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2015
2016
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Florida
Vermont
Ohio
Ohio
Florida
Minnesota
Minnesota
Florida
Minnesota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ohio
Virginia
Idaho
Minnesota
Idaho
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Florida
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Montana
Montana
Colorado
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Oregon
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Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care
Provider of the Year Award
Description
General: 11” x 14” walnut shadow box plaque with metal-etched inscribed plate.
Inscription: “Department of Veterans Affairs Physician of the Year Award”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 7, May 10-11, 2017.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually at the Washington Conference to one outstanding non-physician direct patient care provider in the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Conditions
1. This award program permits The American Legion to honor a VA health-care provider who has provided extraordinary service
to our nation’s veterans. Those eligible for the award are any Department of Veterans Affairs health-care provider (excluding
physicians). Nominees must be a direct patient care provider.
2. Letters of nomination must be submitted in narrative format not to exceed 500 words. Legion members making
recommendations for this award must send the nomination through their Post Adjutant who will submit the nominations
to their Department Adjutant. If a Department receives more than one nomination, the Department must screen each
nomination and select one nominee for submission to the National office.
3. Departments must submit their recommendation for the award to the Director, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division by
July 30 of each year. Failure to submit in the proper format and/or by the cut-off date will invalidate the nomination.
4. Nominations will be submitted to the VA&R Commission for consideration during the National Convention Sunday Veterans
Affairs & Rehabilitation Convention Committee Joint Meeting at which time the Commission will select one nominee for
presentation. The nominee’s name will be submitted to the National Adjutant for consideration and final approval at the Fall
National Executive Committee meeting.
5. The American Legion will provide the award recipient with one roundtrip coach air ticket or vehicle mileage, per diem for up to
three days, and lodging for up to two nights in accordance with travel and lodging policies of The American Legion, excluding
incidental expenses or any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
6. The cost of the shadow box and inscribed plate shall not exceed $300, adjusted as needed for inflation.
7. The American Legion will provide notification and feedback to the VA undersecretary for health and to the winning healthcare provider’s VA medical center director and chief of staff.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care
Provider of the Year Award
Recipients
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Nurse Jillene Sroczynski, Oklahoma City VA Health
Care System
Nurse Keith Harmon, VA Eastern Colorado Health
Care System
All Department of Veteran Affairs Held Care Providers
Kim Stewart, Sebring and Naples VA Outpatient
mental health clinics
Kim Stewart, Sebring and Naples VA Outpatient
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician of the Year Award
Description
General: 11” x 14” walnut shadow box plaque with metal-etched inscribed plate.
Inscription: “Department of Veterans Affairs Physician of the Year Award”.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, The American Legion, Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 8, May 10-11, 2017.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually at the Washington Conference to one outstanding physician in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Conditions
1. This award program permits The American Legion to honor a VA physician who has provided extraordinary service to our
nation’s veterans. Those eligible for the award are any Department of Veterans Affairs physicians who are direct patient care
providers.
2. Letters of nomination must be submitted in narrative format not to exceed 500 words. Legion members making
recommendations for this award must send the nomination through their Post Adjutant
3. who will submit the nominations to their Department Adjutant. If a Department receives more than one nomination, the
Department must screen each nomination and select one nominee for submission to the National office.
4. Departments must submit their recommendation for the award to the Director, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division by
July 30 of each year. Failure to submit in the proper format and/or by the cut-off date will invalidate the nomination.
5. Nominations will be submitted to the VA&R Commission for consideration during the National Convention Sunday Veterans
Affairs & Rehabilitation Convention Committee Joint Meeting at which time the Commission will select one nominee for
presentation. The nominee’s name will be submitted to the National Adjutant for consideration and final approval at the Fall
National Executive Committee meeting.
6. The American Legion will provide the award recipient with one roundtrip coach air ticket or vehicle mileage, per diem for up to
three days, and lodging for up to two nights in accordance with travel and lodging policies of The American Legion, excluding
incidental expenses and/or any expenses incurred by guests accompanying the award recipient.
7. The cost of the shadow box and inscribed plate shall not exceed $300, adjusted as needed for inflation.
8. The American Legion will provide notification and feedback to the VA undersecretary for health and to the winning physician’s
VA medical center director and chief of staff.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician of the Year Award
Recipients
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Dr. Amy Candy Heinlein, Minneapolis
VA Health Care System
Dr. Murray Altose, VA Northeast Ohio
Health Care System
All Department of Veteran Affairs Physicians
Dr. Dr. Joel Syvrud, Saint Cloud VA HCS,
Saint Cloud, MN
Dr. Dr. Joel Syvrud, Saint Cloud VA HCS,
Saint Cloud, MN
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Marketing Commission Creation of the 1919 Society
Description
Members recognized as the levels of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum members.
Sponsored By
National Headquarters, Finance Commission.
Authority
NEC Resolution No. 6, May 5-6, 2022.
How Awarded
To be awarded annually at the national commander’s banquet at national convention.
Conditions
1. Membership in The American Legion 1919 Society be achieved by making a contribution to The American Legion Veterans &
Children Foundation in an amount of $1,000 or more.
2. The American Legion 1919 Society consist of four membership levels based on the amount donated as defined in the following
manner: Bronze member for gifts of $1,000 to $2,499; Silver member for gifts of $2,500 to $4,999; Gold member for gifts of
$5,000 to $9,999; and Platinum member for gifts of $10,000 or more.
3. Recognition for membership be as follows: Bronze members receive lapel pin, recognition during the national commander’s
banquet introductions or similar event; Silver members receive all recognition of the Bronze member plus brass name plate on
American Legion 1919 Society wall plaque as space permits; Gold members receive all recognition of the Silver member plus
access to the 1919 Society lounge at National Convention and a medallion; Platinum members receive all recognition of Gold
members plus new inductee’s receive an invitation to the national commander’s head table reception and new inductee’s name is
announced at the national commander’s banquet during National Convention.
4. See next page for specifics.
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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF
THE AMERICAN LEGION
May 4-5, 2022
Indianapolis, Indiana
Resolution No. 6: Creation of American Legion 1919 Society
Origin: Marketing Commission
Submitted by: Finance Commission
WHEREAS, The National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, on
October 7-8, 2018, adopted Resolution No. 3 titled “The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation” which established a
fundraising goal of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000); and
WHEREAS, Donors expect and should receive recognition of their generous support; and
WHEREAS, Charitable organizations commonly establish giving societies to effectively provide
appropriate acknowledgement of donors; and
WHEREAS, The National Executive Committee of The American Legion in virtual meeting October 13-14, 2020, received
and filed a report from the Marketing Commission and received and approved a report from the Finance Commission in which
extensive portions of both reports were dedicated to an introduction and description of the 1919 Society; and
WHEREAS, The first Platinum members were inducted into the American Legion 1919 Society during a meeting of the National
Executive Committee of The American Legion in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, This resolution has the support of the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation, and Veterans & Children
Steering Committee and the approval of the Marketing Commission and the Finance Commission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on May 4-5, 2022, That a giving society be created titled American Legion 1919 Society; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That membership in the American Legion 1919 Society be achieved by making a contribution to The
American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation in an amount of $1,000 or more; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the American Legion 1919 Society consist of four membership levels based on the amount donated as
defined in the following manner: Bronze member for gifts of $1,000 to $2,499; Silver member for gifts of $2,500 to $4,999;
Gold member for gifts of $5,000 to $9,999; and Platinum member for gifts of $10,000 or more; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That recognition for membership be as follows: Bronze members receive lapel pin, recognition during
the national commander’s banquet introductions or similar event; Silver members receive all recognition of the Bronze
member plus brass name plate on American Legion 1919 Society wall plaque as space permits; Gold members receive all
recognition of the Silver member plus access to the 1919 Society lounge at National Convention and medallion; Platinum
members receive all recognition of Gold members plus new inductee’s receive an invitation to the national commander’s head
table reception and new inductee’s name is announced at the national commander’s banquet during National Convention,
Attachment A provides a detailed table outlining recognition levels; and, be it finally
RESOLVED, That the Finance Commission is authorized to make any changes to the recognition structure as it sees fit to
carry out the intent of this resolution provided that the National Executive Committee is notified of changes made at its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
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Appendix
Other Official and Unofficial Trophies and Awards
These certificates, authorized by Resolution No. 13, NEC, May 6-7, 1970, are administered within the various departments.
In addition to the trophies and awards listed in detail in this manual, there are official and unofficial trophies, awards, citations,
certificates and other types of recognition presented in honor of achievement within the various program and activity areas of The
American Legion. Such recognition is made in areas that include, but are not necessarily limited to:
• American Legion Baseball
• American Legion Blood Donor Program
• American Legion Children & Youth Program
• American Legion Economic (Employment) Program
• American Legion Legislative Program
• American Legion Membership
• American Legion National Security & Foreign Relations Program
• American Legion Uniformed Groups
• American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Program
Recipients of such types of recognition are reported to the NEC by the National Commission or Committee within whose purview
they reside.
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information contained in this document are suggestions. You should consult your own counsel or “best practices” when dealing
with any business operations or The American Legion programs even those which are covered by resolutions approved by the
National Executive Committee or National Convention.
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