Enlisted Association of the
Awards Program
This program recognizes individuals and groups who, by superior performance or by service of a meritorious nature, make a major contribution to the well being of the EAANG and the effectiveness of the Arkansas National Guard.
H. Lynn Wassell Leadership Award. Any annual or life member of the EAANG. Criteria: An individual must have distinguished himself/herself through outstanding leadership accomplishments and abilities demonstrated while serving his/her community, civic and religious organizations, unit of assignment, the Arkansas National Guard and the Enlisted Association of the Arkansas National Guard. The nomination form must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from their commander, supervisor, or any person having knowledge of the nominee’s leadership abilities. Deadline for this award is 1 March of each year.
Type of award recipient will receive: Eagle head statue on base with engraved plate. The recipient’s name will also be placed on the traveling award.
Enlisted Person of the Year Award. Any annual or life member of the EAANG. Criteria: An individual must have distinguished himself/herself as particularly outstanding in service to the EAANG and the Arkansas National Guard. Superior performance of normal duty will not alone justify this award. An individual must have offered exceptionally outstanding contributions over an extended period of time to clearly merit this award. Deadline for this award is 1 March of each year.
Type of award recipient will receive: Small Minuteman statute on base with engraved plate.
Meritorious Service Award. Any annual or life member of the EAANG. Criteria: An individual must have distinguished himself/herself with an exceptionally meritorious service or act to another individual, group, or his/her country. A single act may merit this award. Deadline for this award is 1 March of each year.
Type of award recipient will receive: Marble-style plaque with engraved plate.
President’s Patriot Award. Any individual or group who meets the criteria. Criteria: Nominee must have contributed exceptional service to the EAANG. Although a single accomplishment may be deemed a qualification for this award, particular consideration should be given to those individuals who have contributed exceptional service of a sustained nature. Nominations may be made through the Awards Committee to the President as a recommendation only but must be received by 1 March of each year. The President’s Patriot Award is presented at the will and pleasure of the President.
Type of award recipient will receive:
Director of the Year Award. Any individual who meets the criteria. Criteria: A District Director must have contributed exceptional service to the EAANG during his/her tenure. Nominations may be made through the Awards Committee to the President as a recommendation only but must be received by 1 March of each year. The Director of the Year Award is presented at the will and pleasure of the President.
Type of award recipient will receive: Small engraved plaque.
Chairperson of the Year Award. Any individual who meets the criteria. Criteria: A Chairperson must have contributed exceptional service to the EAANG during his/her tenure. Nominations may be made through the Awards Committee to the President as a recommendation only but must be received by 1 March of each year. The Chairperson of the Year Award is presented at the will and pleasure of the President.
Type of award recipient will receive: Small engraved plaque.
100% Unit Membership Award. Criteria: Any unit in the Arkansas National Guard that receives 100% paid enlisted membership (E1-E9) according to 1 January strength for the membership year.
Type of award unit will receive: Embroidered streamer for unit guidon/flag and certificate of 100% membership.
EAANG Gifts/Memento Items. Anyone who has helped the EAANG promote its goals, welfare, and professionalism of the enlisted members of the Arkansas National Guard. Criteria: Any individual who is involved with the EAANG on either a one-time or continuous basis for the purpose of assisting in the promotion of its goals and the goals of the Arkansas National Guard. Selection will be made by the President.