Description

The GENERAL CREIGHTON W. ABRAMS MEDAL is awarded annually to the individual, not necessarily a member of AUSA, or organization contributing most to the advancement of the United States Army during the period ending each 30 June.  Award will not be made to a nominee whose only contribution was incident to his/her assigned duties as a uniformed member or as a civilian employee of the Army.  Award may be made to a uniformed nominee whose contribution to the U.S. Army is significant and above and beyond the outstanding performance normally associated with his/her assigned duties.  Originally known as the President's Medal for Service to the U.S. Army, it was renamed in honor of General Abrams in 1975.

Criteria

1. Awarded  annually  to  the  individual  or  organization  contributing  most  significantly  to  the advancement of the United States Army into the current calendar year.
2. Award will not be made to a nominee whose only contribution was incident to assigned duties as a uniformed member or civilian employee of the Army.
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 award while in office.
4. Members of the AUSA Board of Directors are deferred from consideration to receive the 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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