Awards

2024

Harry S Truman Award

Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer, Michigan
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Oregon

Montgomery Medal

Gen. Michael A. Minihan            
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota

Charles Dick Medal of Merit

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, Minnesota
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., U.S. Virgin Islands

Patrick Henry Award

Purpose

This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army National Guard Warrant Officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, technical skills, and professionalism in their services to country and community. This is the latest addition to the NGAUS Awards Program. This award was first presented in 2011.

Purpose

This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army and Air National Guard junior officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and professionalism in their services to country and community. This award was first presented in 2006.

Eligibility

Nominees must be second lieutenant, first lieutenant, or captain serving in either the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard during the award period for which the award is given. Nominees must be members of both NGAUS and their state associations.

Purpose

The Garde Nationale Trophy, first presented in 1989, recognizes significant achievement of members of the National Guard in their civilian endeavors. It is so named to honor the Marquis de Lafayette and the roots of the National Guard name.

Purpose

Named for an episode in the nation’s early history synonymous with the Militia and exemplifying great courage, the Valley Forge Cross became part of the program in 1973. It is presented to members of the National Guard who have distinguished themselves by performing acts of heroism that otherwise might not be recognized due to the National Guard’s peacetime status.