Description

The JOHN W. DIXON AWARD was established in 1989 and is presented annually for distinguished service in the industrial community resulting in outstanding contributions to national defense.

Criteria

1. Awarded annually to an individual of the industrial community contributing to national defense.
2. Candidates must be identified as a Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President of a corporation, or President of a division within a corporation or hold a comparable position.
3. Elected or appointed federal government officials (except Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army who have served multiple terms) are deferred from consideration to receive the Dixon Award while in office.
4. Members of the AUSA Board of Directors are deferred from consideration to receive the Dixon Award while serving on the board.
5. There is no requirement that those nominated or selected be members of the Association.
6. Candidate must be present to accept the award at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

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