OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF THE YEAR

Purpose.   To recognize a current enlisted member of the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association Chapter 1 at the national Seminar who is truly outstanding when measured against his or her peers during the last fiscal year (1 October – 30 September).

Eligibility           Procedures           Recognition

ELIGIBILITY  The following individuals are not eligible to be submitted for the Outstanding Graduate of the Year awards program:

     a.  Anyone currently serving as a member of the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association Board of Directors.

     b.  A previous winner of the Outstanding Graduate of the Year awards program.  A prior nominee from any year, who was not selected, may be re-submitted.

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PROCEDURES

     a.  Nomination package will include:

          1)  Association Guidance Handbook Form 6-9, Outstanding Graduate of the Year Nomination Cover Sheet.

          2)  Endorsement Letters.   As a minimum, letters of endorsement from the Wing/Group Commander, Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Chapter President.

          3)  Biography.  Not to exceed one page.  Block format.  Reference Association Guidance Handbook Attachment 8-3, Sample Biography for Major General I.G. Brown Command Excellence Trophy or Outstanding Graduate of the Year Nomination Package.

          4)  AF Form 1206, Nomination for Award.  All facts entered on the form must have occurred during the award period with the exception of past positions held in the local chapter and attendance at Regional Meetings and national Seminars.  Reference Association Guidance Handbook Attachment 8-6, Sample Outstanding Graduate of the Year AF Form 1206 Nomination Award for detailed instructions and guidance to complete the "Specific Accomplishment" block of AF Form 1206.

          5)  Photos.  One 8" x 10" full length photo, color or black and white, in long or short sleeve shirt/blouse with tie/tab, and no cap.  One 8" x 10" color, head and shoulder portrait, Service Dress uniform, with the United States flag.

          6)  Local chapter's Constitution and/or By-Laws, whichever explains elected and appointed positions.

     b.  Nomination packages are to be submitted to the appropriate Regional Director.  They are to be postmarked no later than 15 February.  Packages are to be forwarded to the Second Vice President no later than 1 March.  Packages will be forwarded to the chairman of the Selection Committee no later than 31 March with the names and units of those submitted sent to the Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant.

     c.  Selection Committee.

          1)  Members of the Selection Committee will be chosen annually from the available retirees.  Representation from each of the six Regions is desirable.

          2)  The Selection Committee will be responsible for reviewing the packages submitted using the guidelines set forth in the Association Guidance Handbook.  The committee will use AGH Form 6-20, Outstanding Graduate of the Year Rating Form.  A maximum of one person per year may be recognized as the Outstanding Graduate of the Year.  The committee chairperson will notify the Second Vice President, Chapter 1 of the award recipient with a courtesy copy going to the President, Chapter 1.

     d.  Evaluation of Nomination Packages.

          1)  Using AGH Form 6-20, Outstanding Graduate of the Year Rating Form, each committee member will evaluate the nomination packages submitted and place them in sequence based on the quality of the package.  The best package will have the highest score.  Example:  If there are eight packages, they will all be placed on a priority basis, with the best package being first.  The last package would be the one that would be worth the least in value.  Each committee member will review each package and make his or her own evaluation.

          2)  Point accumulations would be based on priority assigned by each committee member.  Then, the priority point for each package is added to the points awarded by each committee member.  When points are added, the nominee with the most points will be awarded as the Outstanding Graduate of the Year.

          3)  The score sheets used and the winning nomination package will not be returned and will become the property of the Association.  All non-selected nomination packages will be returned to the Regional Directors.  A record of the winning member will be made and kept on file for one year.

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RECOGNITION  The Outstanding Graduate of the Year will be awarded the following:

     a.  Medallion and shadow box suitable for framing.

     b.  Minuteman Statue.

     c.  Registration fee to the current national Seminar unless reimbursed by the unit.

     d.  Will be considered a member of the Board of Directors at the current national Seminar.  They will sit at the front of the room with the Chapter 1 President during the General Business meetings and will receive copies of all reports.  They will be invited to attend and participate in Board of Directors meetings at the current national Seminar as a non-voting member.

     e.  Recognized in the first issue of The Graduate following the national Seminar.

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