AOG Awards: Recognizing Distinguished Achievements by AFA Graduates
"Join the AOG Awards Committee in recognizing outstanding achievements and exemplary acts by AFA graduates through the newly proposed Distinguished Achievement Award. Learn about the selection criteria, nomination process, and the mission to unite graduates in celebrating excellence within the community."
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
AOG Awards Kathleen Rock, 98 Awards Committee Chair
Why are we here today? Recognize outstanding achievement by AFA graduates Shine a bright spotlight on unique accomplishments within the community of graduates Highlight the AOG s and the efforts to unite graduates and bring greater focus to the AOG s mission This award is long needed and much needed
What has happened since our last meeting? Awards committee met with the recently appointed directors Couple of new ideas Let s energize this award by changing the name Distinguished Achievement sounds like the DG Award Other universities recognize outstanding achievements linked to notable graduates or school mascots; examples include the Harvard Medal, Falcon Medal Consider an example such as the Sullenberger Award
Criteria This award will be presented to an individual who meets the following criteria during the course of the given calendar year: Exemplary performance during a singular act, or series of events within a short duration of time, where the individual demonstrated an achievement well exceeding the expectations for that period of time Incident exemplifies the Academy core values of service before self, excellence in all we do, and integrity Act of bravery can occur during a military, civilian, business sector, or community related event The incident reflects positively on the Academy and is directly correlated to the training provided by the Academy Open to all AFA graduates from any class year
Selection Process Nominations can submitted via the AOG Awards Committee; alternatively an AOG Board member can submit a nominee to the committee Awards committee will review the submissions and inform the Board regarding selectee (s)
Motion from Award Committee Chair: Director Rock and Director ___ seconds that the Board approve the Distinguished Achievement Award and allows the AOG staff to carry out actions in support of this program.
Jabara Award Criteria Award selection is based on airmanship contributions that are of such significance as to set the performer apart from their contemporaries. The definition of airmanship includes feats of aircrew members, as well as exceptional contributions with respect to design, production, or testing of an aerospace vehicle or its subsystems. Nominations will fall into one of the following categories: 3.1. An individual heroic act. 3.2. Sustained superior performance over a period of time. In this category, nominations may cover a broad spectrum ranging from crewmembers of an aerospace vehicle mission to an engineer or manager associated with the development of an aerospace vehicle.
DG Award Criteria Recognizes exceptional graduates who have set themselves apart by making extraordinarily significant contributions to our nation and/or their communities. Recognizing graduates whose accomplishments are inspirational and elevate the reputation and the standing of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Distinguished Graduates should provide an example to all graduates and cadets of the standards that we value and of the abilities that have made our country and society great.
Young Alumni Excellence Award Criteria Have obtained a high level of professional or philanthropic accomplishment (civilian/military). Possess high standards of integrity and character. Positive reflection on the Academy as a leader of Character
Background Feb 2017-Requested to Establish Award By Award Committee June 2017- Preliminary Discussion and Presentation June 2017-Board requested further development and details August 2017- Committee Chair Rock took an action to have the Awards and Recognition Committee discuss questions about whether the award should be for a singular event or a short duration action, with an eye toward the types of singular actions that could be done by people in disparate careers. They will also look at ways we could honor the award recipients.
Definition The Distinguished Achievement Award, sponsored by The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (AOG) seeks nominations for graduates who have a notable achievement whether in the military or civilian community. They possess high standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the United States Air Force Academy. There is no limit of how many can be recognized for this achievement but it is not necessary to give an award on an annual basis.
Examples Chelsey Sullenberger 73- Landing on the Hudson Heather Wilson 82- First USAFA graduate to become Secretary of the Air Force Zach Provchy 15- saved drowning boy in Michigan
Recognition Interviewed by Communications Team Short Video Created Video shared on social media platforms and website Article in Checkpoints Video Recognition at HQ Founder s Day
