General Gordon R. Sullivan Leadership Medal
General Gordon R. Sullivan Leadership Medal
The General Gordon R. Sullivan Leadership Medal was established in 2024 and is awarded annually to an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and mentorship for the advancement of the United States Army during and after their military service, civilian employment of the Army, or executive role as an industry leader.
Criteria
- Awarded annually to an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and mentorship for the advancement of the United States Army during and after their military service, civilian employment of the Army, or executive role as an industry leader.
- 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.
- 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.
- Members of the AUSA Board of Directors are deferred from consideration to receive the award while serving on the board.
- There is no requirement that those nominated or selected be members of the Association.
- Candidate must be present to accept the award at the Association’s Annual Meeting.