ROTC/JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award

Geographic Scope: United States

JROTC Bronze Medal Program:

• JROTC Unit members
• Provided by local SAR chapters for unit-level presentation

JROTC Enhanced Program:

• Must be enrolled in 3rd year of 4-year JROTC Program OR 2nd year of 3-year JROTC Program (must be junior)
• Must be in Top 10% of JROTC Class
• Must be in Top 25% of High School Class
• Must submit 500-700 word original essay on designated topic
• Recommendations required from Senior Military Instructor and Principal

Focus Areas:

• "Citizen-soldier" principle as exemplified by American Revolution's Minuteman
• Leadership potential
• Military bearing
• Scholastic achievement

Award Levels:

• Unit level: SAR Bronze ROTC Medal
• Enhanced Program: Chapter, State, and National level competitions

JROTC Endowment Medal:

• Recognizes significant financial contributions to JROTC Endowment Fund or Service Academies Awards Fund
• Qualification: Minimum $1,000 donation (may be given over 5-year period)
• Bronze oak leaf cluster for additional $1,000 donations
• Silver oak leaf cluster for sixth $1,000 donation
• Medal suspended from red and silver drape
• Available in full size and miniature
• Donors at $1,000 and up honored at Donor Awards Breakfast

Program Mission:

• Recognize remarkable cadets who will become community leaders
• Serve their country
• Perpetuate spirit of Minutemen who defended freedom

Contact:

• Address: 809 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-2619
• Phone: (502) 315-1777

How to Apply

JROTC Bronze Medal Program:

1. Nomination by JROTC Unit
2. Presentation at unit level by local SAR chapter

JROTC Enhanced Program:

1. Cadet must submit:
   • Application form
   • 500-700 word original essay on designated topic
   • Recommendation from Senior Military Instructor
   • Recommendation from Principal
2. Must meet eligibility criteria (3rd year of 4-year or 2nd year of 3-year program, top 10% JROTC, top 25% high school)
3. Submit through chapter level
4. Chapter winners advance to state level
5. State winners advance to national competition

JROTC Endowment Medal Contribution:

1. Make donation of $1,000 or more to JROTC Endowment Fund or Service Academies Awards Fund
2. Donation may be spread over 5-year period
3. Checks made payable to NSSAR with notation for fund choice
4. Distribution of medal through ROTC/JROTC/Service Academies Committee