Distinguished Graduate Award The Award is to be given to graduates of the United States Military Academy whose character, distinguished service, and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that West Point strives for, in keeping with its motto "Duty, Honor, Country." Candidates for the Distinguished Graduate Award will be graduates of the United States Military Academy who have demonstrated a strong interest in supporting West Point while demonstrating the ideals of 'Duty, Honor, Country'. The Award will not be given to individuals who occupy, or are candidates for, elective office, or who are still on active duty. The individuals selected for the Distinguished Graduate Award must agree to accept the Award at Founders Day Dinner. Outstanding Citizenship AwardThe Award is to be given to an individual within the state of Georgia, other than a West Point graduate, whose outstanding character, accomplishments, and stature in the civilian community draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives, in keeping with its motto "Duty, Honor, Country." The individual selected for the Georgia Outstanding Citizenship Award must agree to accept the Award at Founders Day Dinner. Nomination Format for Distinguished Graduate AwardUse bullets to address the following points in parentheses. Keep it SHORT! - Distinguished service in keeping with the Academy motto. (Consider military service, active, Guard or Reserve, as well as other public (federal, state, local, community) sector service. Likewise, consider work in the business or private sector, profit or nonprofit, which draws wholesome comparison to qualities in keeping with the values of West Point.)
- Stature. (Consider the level of distinction and extent (national, state, local) of prominence, standing or acclaim attained in military or civilian (profit or nonprofit) service or work; or within a particular field of endeavor or interest, including that of a philanthropic or charitable nature.)
- Character. (Consider leadership and reputation that draw wholesome comparison to the Academy's aims in developing and fostering leaders of character.)
- Demonstrated interest in supporting West Point. (Consider degree of involvement in or contributions to activities aimed at supporting the Academy and the Corps of Cadets. Examples include, but are not limited to, youth leadership development, admissions, cadet activities, AOG activities, societies, and parents' clubs; as well as special committees, panels and seminars; and endowments and donations to West Point, AOG, societies, etc.)
- Bonus-annotate below additional considerations deemed relevant.
Nomination Format for Outstanding Citizenship AwardUse bullets to address the following points in parentheses. Keep it SHORT! - Outstanding professional or personal accomplishment(s). (Accomplishments in the public or private sector, profit or nonprofit, which draws wholesome comparison to qualities in keeping with the values of West Point. As appropriate, consider military service, active, Guard or Reserve, as well as other public (federal, state, local, community) sector service.)
- Stature. (Consider the distinctive nature and degree of prominence, standing or acclaim attained within a chosen profession, career field or other field of endeavor or interest, including that of a charitable nature.)
- Character. (Consider leadership and reputation that draw wholesome comparison to the Academy's values and ideals.)
- Bonus-annotate additional considerations deemed relevant.
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