This award is presented to an active duty military service member who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and outstanding career or professional achievement.

• Academic achievement as defined within the context of Excelsior College degrees, awards or scholarships received as well as evidence of further study (including admission to graduate school or earning a higher degree.)
• Professional or career achievement including any accolades for professional advancement within the military, as well as any evidence of exemplary promotion. Consideration may also be given to any awards or work related to community service.

All nominations and supporting documents must be received by April 15, 2013.

Servicemembers may be nominated by an education service officer or counselor, a commanding officer, a military peer, an Excelsior College staff member, or themselves. Nominations must include:

Letter of nomination including the following information about the nominee:

• Name, rank, and military branch
• Address and telephone numbers
• Date and type of Excelsior College degree earned or to be earned
• Military occupation
• Length of military service
• Activities or accomplishments related to each of the selection criteria
• Statement on how the earned Excelsior College degree will help or has helped the nominee
• Reason for nomination

Letter of recommendation from the nominee’s education service officer or counselor or commanding officer (other than the individual making the nomination) must accompany the nomination.

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