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National Awards & Donations |
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The National Awards Committee has a fascinating history of more than fifty years as a vital activity of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Through this committee, the National Society sponsors awards presented to honor graduates at the military academies and special training facilities of the United States of America. These awards are financed with generous contributions from state societies, chapters, and individual members. The committee presents the listed National Awards below annually: |
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The National Society Daughters of American Colonists makes annual donations to the following organizations:
American Merchant Marine Library Association Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge National Society Children of the American Colonists National Trust for Historic Preservation Sheridan-Kalorama Historical Association The American Flag Foundation, Inc. Yorktown Day Association
The National Society Daughters of American Colonists also makes annual contributions by purchasing wreaths and then placing them at each appropriate venue during the celebrations of each of the below events:
Pearl Harbor Day wreath Cape Henry Commemoration wreath
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Academy/Facility: |
Award: |
Value: |
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U.S. Naval Air Training Corpus Christi, Texas |
Outstanding Flight Student
A cash award. |
$300 and a certificate |
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U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Oustanding Chemistry Student
The bronze Eagle and Fledglings Air Trophy, presented to a graduating Cadet at the Individual Awards Ceremony. |
$500 |
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut |
Outstanding Electrical Engineering Award
An engraved carriage clock presented to a graduating Cadet at the Individual Proficiency Awards Ceremony. |
$375 |
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U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland |
Highest Academic Standing
An engraved plaque and a wristwatch are presented to a graduating Midshipman at the Prizes and Awards Ceremony. |
$215 |
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U.S. Military Academy West Point, New York |
For the Outstanding Student in Spanish
An engraved pewter tray, presented to a graduating Cadet at the Annual Awards Convocation. |
$135 |
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York |
Outstanding Student In Maritime Operations and Technology (note: category may vary each year)
A cash award, presented to a graduating Midshipman at the Convocation of Awards Ceremony. |
$500 |
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U.S. Marine Corps, Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia |
NSDAC Marjorie Merriweather Post Award
A cash award is presented at the Graduation Exercise. |
$300 and a certificate |
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Medal of Award |
May be presented by state societies and chapters on college and high school campuses for proficiency in academic subjects, ROTC activities, and Good Citizenship.
Medal, gold-filled or bronze, and ribbon clutch bar; An embossed National Awards Committee Certificate is also available |
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