AGCRA Awards Program
AGCRA AWARD PROGRAM NOTES:
- Please use the AGCRA Awards Nomination Form for submitting the following AGCRA awards: MG Horatio Gates Gold Medal; MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal; COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal; MG Horatio Gates Honorary Medal; and the Teri Maude – Debra Strickland Spouse Medal.
- Before purchasing any AGCRA medal set, please "confirm" award approval with the AGCRA NEC VP, Awards by emailing Awards@agcra.com.
- The new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) will be implemented starting 1 October 2022 for the Active Army & Active Reserve. Beginning on 1 October 2022, please ensure an ACFT score sheet accompanies all AGCRA award recommendations that require one.
MG Horatio Gates Gold Medal
To recognize the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals who promote the objectives and purposes of "both" the Adjutant General's Corps "and" Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), to include other Human Resources (HR) professional endeavors as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.
MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal
To recognize the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals who promote the objectives and purposes of "both" the Adjutant General's Corps "and" Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), to include other Human Resources (HR) professional endeavors as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.
COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal
To recognize the achievements of individuals who promote the objectives and purposes of the Adjutant General's Corps, Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), "or" Human Resources professional as set forth in the Association's Constitution and Bylaws.
MG Horatio Gates Honorary
To recognize the distinguished achievements and service of individuals who normally would "not" be members of the Adjutant General's Corps, not affiliated with the Adjutant General's Corps, nor AGCRA members, but promote the objectives and purposes of the Adjutant General's Corps as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.
Teri Maude – Debra Strickland Spouse Medal
The purpose of this award is to give special recognition to Spouses and Widows of Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) members for contributions of outstanding significance for service or support to Soldiers (primary) and / or to the Department of Defense, Army, or AG Corps. Approval authority for this spouse award resides with the AGCRA National Executive Council (NEC).
MG William H. Gourley Leadership Award
To recognize the Adjutant General Captains Career Course Officer who best emulates the qualities of leadership embodied by MG William H. Gourley during his more than 40 years of service to our Corps, Army, and Nation.
COL Frank C. Foster, Jr. Award For Writing Excellence
The purpose of the COL Frank C. Foster, Jr. Award for Writing Excellence is to stimulate thinking and writing on issues of concern about Human Resources and its impact on the Army or Department of Defense.
Benjamin Harrison Medal
To promote excellence in leadership, academics, and physical fitness by recognizing the overall outstanding graduates of Adjutant General's Corps professional development courses (e.g., ALC, SLC, WOBC, WOAC, BOLC, AGCCC, and Senior Human Resources Management Course for 42A, 42B, 42H, 42R, 42S, 79R, 79S, 79T, 79V, 420A, and 420B).
Theodore Roosevelt Medal
To promote physical fitness by recognizing members of the Association who achieve a maximum score on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
AIT Medal of Excellence
To promote excellence in academics, physical fitness, and leadership by recognizing the overall outstanding graduate of Adjutant General's Corps Advanced Individual Training (AIT) courses.
LTG Timothy J. Maude Medal for Distinguished Achievement
This award aims to give annual special recognition to an AG Corps Officer who best understands LTG Maude's contributions and values in his dealings with Commanders, Soldiers and their Families, and the Army.
CW5 Daniel J. Logan, Jr. Medal for Distinguished Achievement
This award aims to give annual special recognition to an AG Corps Warrant Officer who best understands CW5 Logan's contributions and values in his dealings with Commanders, Soldiers and their Families, and the Army.
SGM Larry L. Strickland Medal for Distinguished Achievement
This award aims to give annual special recognition to a Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier who best understand SGM Strickland's contributions and values in his dealings with Commanders, Soldiers and their Families, and the Army.
John J. Dinnien Civilian Award for Excellence
This award aims to give annual special recognition to an AG Senior Civilian and Civilian Employee in military personnel management for contributions of outstanding significance to the Army and service to Soldiers.
Esther De Berdt Reed AG Corps Spouse of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to give annual special recognition to Spouses or Widows of AG Corps Soldiers, DoD or DA Civilian Employees who work in or support Human Resources (HR) military management, or spouses of AG Corps Retirees / Veterans for contributions of outstanding significance to the Army, AG Corps, and / or service to Soldiers.