THE SAME ROTC Award of Merit is a bronze medal with bronze key replica, It was authorized in 1948 to be awarded annually to outstanding junior and senior engineering students in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), a college-based program for training commissioned officers of the United States armed forces.

A central military service board in each case selects the outstanding students for the awards from nominations submitted by the Professors of Military Science and Technology, Professors of Naval Science, and Professors of Aerospace Studies. A student winning the senior award who had won the junior award is presented a bronze oak leaf cluster in lieu of another medal.

Eligibility: Students must be a junior or senior engineering student actively enrolled in an ABET accredited school and in ROTC. Five-year students must be in their fourth or fifth year.
Criteria: Nominees/Awardees must be in the top 25% of their engineering class and in the top 25% of their ROTC class. A maximum of 20 medals per service may be given.

Deadlines and Processing:
U.S. Army: Nomination memorandum containing the full name of cadet, address of the school, and date of presentation must be submitted to respective Brigade Commander (Bde Cdr) by January 15 of each year. Bde Cdr will make recommendation and forward packets to HQ Cadet Command for review and consideration. A list of winners will be submitted to SAME for processing no later than February 1 of each year. SAME forwards the award elements to the respective Battalion Commander (Bn Cdr) along with the name of the nearest SAME post president and regional vice president within 30 days of the receipt of the awards list. [Please refer to Army Regulation CCR-672-5-1, pages 26-27 for details.]

U.S. Air Force:
Region commanders select the region winners and submit to AFROTC/DOSP no later than March 1 of each year. AFROTC/DOSP will review and consolidate the selections and submit the list of winners to SAME. SAME forwards the award elements to the recipients’ detachments along with the name of the nearest SAME post president and regional vice president within 30 days of the receipt of the awards list. [Please refer to Air Force ROTC Instruction 36-2020, Section 4.2, pages 18-19, for details.]

U.S. Navy:
Nominations will be forwarded by PNS’ to OD4 by 01 March. Student must be recommended jointly by the PNS and the dean of engineering as the “Outstanding Engineering Student of the Year of Their Group” in the NROTC unit. Maximum number of nomination per school year is one last year and one next-to-last year student. OD will forward all nominations to the Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (CODE 09M1). Final selections are made and the names and units are forwarded to Brigadier General Walter O. Bachus, USN (Ret.), for approval. Units are notified directly from Brigadier General Bachus’ office. [Please refer to Naval Regulation NROTCUUCBINST 1533.6, pages 5-6, for details.]

Submission Dates:
Service	Due to Service		Due to SAME *
Army:	Jan. 15 to Bde Cdr		Feb. 1
Air Force:	March 1 to AFROTC/DOSP		March 30
Navy:	March 1 to OD4		March 30

* Services must submit their award requests to SAME, ATTN: Administrative Assistant, 607 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Please be sure all requests include full name of recipient, school and date of presentation (if possible). SAME will process awards as noted in the regulations and send them out within 30 days of receipt of the completed materials.

Towards Net Zero

10 Civil Engineer Squadron
Marine Corpse Logistic Base, Albany, GA
US Army Garrison - Fort Lee
USCG Puerto Rico ESPC Team

Education and Outreach

Air Force Space Command
Bioengineering Team - New England Border Patrol Station
Parsons BRAC and Facility Assessment Teams
Swift4Good - Military Housing, Balfour Beatty Communities.
AF Civil Engineer Center (Tyndall AFB)
AFCEC SC Team
Defense Acquisition University
Jacobs Engineering Group

The David M. Fraser Award for Engineering Excellence and Leadership is named for a Class of 2004 graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. While a cadet, David Fraser excelled as a student, leader and athlete.  A civil engineering major, he designed and built a pedestrian bridge near the West Point Youth Activities Center as his senior project.

 

Fraser was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in May 2004 and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. He was killed in action while deployed in Iraq.

First presented in 2011, the David M. Fraser plaque is awarded each year at the Engineer Dinner sponsored by SAME and the Army Engineer Association. Awardees are entitled to a SAME Career Membership as long as they remain in uniform – active, guard or reserves. A stipend to attend a future SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) – reimbursement up to $1,250.00 for registration fee, airfare and hotel is also provided.


Eligibility Criteria

• USMA First Class Cadet who has Branched Engineers and will be receiving a degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management (Various ABET tracks)
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
• A minimum 3.0 CQPA (Cumulative Quality Point Average - Academic, Military and Physical)

Selection Criteria

• An informal leader and role model in the graduating class.
• Has taken part in engineer related activities, including, but not limited to:
  • Sapper school
  • Engineering-related AIAD
  • SAME Student Chapter leader, organizer, member
  • Community service tied to engineering effort

Selection Process

1. The Engineer Branch Representative sends a note to all cadets who branched Engineers listing the above award guidelines and soliciting nominations.
2. The nomination would include a short synopsis of how the nominee meets the award guidelines.
3. A faculty committee (C&ME, SE, CHEM, PANE, EECS and GENE Representatives) reviews the nominations and establishes the list of nominees who meet the eligibility criteria.
4. The Engineer Branch Representative sends the list of eligible contenders to all cadets who have branched Engineers requesting their vote for the top two candidates.
5. The award recipient is selected based on cadet voting. If a tie occurs, the faculty committee would break the tie. Only one award will be made.

Past David M. Fraser Award Recipients

• 2012 Cadet Douglass Brance Waggoman,
• 2011 Cadet Erin Anthony, Civil Engineering

 

The SAME Sustainability Award recognizes outstanding efforts to meet the goals of the Executive Order 13514 (E.O. 13514). The awards will be presented in two categories. 1) Towards Net Zero; and 2) Education and Outreach.

President Barack Obama signed E.O. 13514 on On Oct. 5, 2009, which focuses on federal leadership in environmental, energy, and economic performance. The Executive Order sets sustainability goals for federal agencies, requiring them to set a 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target within 90 days; increase energy efficiency; reduce fleet petroleum consumption; conserve water; reduce waste; support sustainable communities; and leverage Federal purchasing power to promote environmentally-responsible products and technologies.

The SAME Sustainability Award was presented for the first time at the 2012 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo. Nominations can be made by a Post for individuals, teams or units recognizing their efforts in one of two award categories: Towards Net Zero; and Education and Outreach. There are no restrictions on the number of nominations the Posts can submit.

Click here to make a nomination for the Sustainability Award.

 

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SAME Sustainability Award: Towards Net Zero

The SAME Sustainability Award: Towards Net Zero will recognize efforts to reduce energy use, water use and/or waste production in support of goals set by E.O. 13514. Projects may be existing buildings, infrastructure or post-wide efforts in one or more of the target areas.  Awards will recognize efforts that are measurable and have at least 12 months of data to support claims of energy, water, and/or waste reduction. Submittals should detail innovative systems and operations that contributed to ability of technologies and/or practices to achieve the reported impact reductions.  Any building that is submitted must have had metering installed on electrical supply and water supply, at a minimum.  Teams are encouraged to enter buildings into EnergyStar Benchmarking Tool and share Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) for the building.

      Reduction Target Summary from E.O. 13514 and the Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding:

• Water -

  a) Potable water use in buildings: 2% per year from 2007 baseline for aggregate 26% reduction by 2020 over benchmark of Energy Policy Act of 1992.

  b) Potable water use for landscaping or other site uses: 2% per year from 2010 baseline for an aggregate reduction of 20% by 2020

• Energy - 30% energy cost budget reduction over ASHRAE 90.1-2004 for new construction and 20% for major renovations.

• Waste Reduction - 50% waste diversion by 2013

     Awards will be judged using the following weighted criteria:

• Project demonstrated measureable reductions in energy, water and/or materials use (50%)

• Project award described innovative practices and/or technologies utilized to achieve the reported impact reductions. (20%)

• Project demonstrated that gains in building performance are fully integrated into on-going procedures and operations (20%)

• Project supplied EnergyStar and EUI information as required if project is a building; OR if project is an infrastructure or post-wide project, other criteria such as a waste management contract or water management contract to demonstrate ongoing reporting of specific report impact reductions.  (10%)

SAME Sustainability Award: Education and Outreach

The SAME Sustainability Award: Education and Outreach will recognize outreach and education efforts that are directed to contracting officers, facilities, public works personnel, user groups and/or occupants that promote an understanding of E.O. 13514  as well as explain the technologies and best management practices necessary to attain the goals.

The implementation of E.O. 13514 and other far reaching goals like Triple Net Zero installations (zero water footprint, zero waste production, and zero energy) at the post level requires a concerted effort to educate personnel about the initiatives and how they can be achieved.

Submittals may address behaviors over the previous 12 months that resulted in demonstrable, sustainable improvements in energy and water use and waste reduction.  Community outreach in the form of training programs, publicity programs, greening efforts and procurement efforts that emphasize sustainability goals are especially sought.  Submittals should explain how these efforts fit into an overall strategy that includes succession planning. Submittals should describe program elements and implementation strategies and demonstrate how the programs are having positive results. Recognition will be given to submittals that can show demonstrable results that have at least 12 months of data supporting the reported outcomes of the education and outreach efforts, address how education and outreach programs will support ongoing and future sustainability goals in alignment with E.O. 13514.

      Reduction Target Summary from E.O. 13514 and the Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding:

• Water -

  a) Potable water use in buildings: 2% per year from 2007 baseline for aggregate 26% reduction by 2020 over benchmark of Energy Policy Act of 1992.

  b) Potable water use for landscaping or other site uses: 2% per year from 2010 baseline for an aggregate reduction of 20% by 2020

• Energy - 30% energy cost budget reduction over ASHRAE 90.1-2004 for new construction and 20% for major renovations.

• Waste Reduction - 50% waste diversion by 2013

Examples of sustainability practices from the E.O. 13514 include: reduced landfill use; stormwater management and landscaping practices; use of biobased materials and green procurement; and pollution prevention and waste reduction.

      Awards will be judged on the following weighted criteria:

• Award submittals describe engagement processes and behaviors that illustrate alignment with and support of EO 13514 goals (60%)

• Programs provide tangible results supporting impact reductions that are aligned with or exceed targets of EO 13514 (20%)

• Programs demonstrate succession planning for ongoing and future impact reductions (20%)

Click here to make a nomination for the Sustainability Award.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I offer support to the evaluation of the award nominees if I do not have an affiliation to any nominated project?
A: Yes. The Sustainability Task Force welcomes the support of other service components and industry representatives with sufficient experience in the Department of Defense’s move toward Net Zero as well as knowledge of E.O. 13514.

Q: According to its category description, “The SAME Sustainability Award: Education and Outreach will recognize outreach and education efforts that are directed to contracting officers, facilities, public works personnel, user groups and/or occupants that promote an understanding of E.O. 13514…” How do you define “user groups and/or occupants” for this category? For example, can I make a nomination for an individual, team or unit with efforts heavily focused on local communities instead of contracting officers?
A: For this award, the term “user groups and/or occupants” is defined as any entity benefited by education and outreach efforts focused on the Federal government’s goal to achieve E.O. 13514. The types of groups benefitted by the nominee’s campaign include only government facilities, military personnel and military communities on an installation.

Q: Can I make a nomination without 12 months of data to support claims of energy, water and/or waste reduction? What if the Towards Net Zero nomination is for a newly developed design build project?
A: The Sustainability Task Force prefers nominations with data to support claims of energy, water and/or waste reduction for at least 12 months. However, depending on the type of project, we recognize that it could take an extended period of time to generate this amount of data. As such, we will consider submittals detailing innovative systems and operations that contributed to the ability of technologies and/or practices to achieve impact reductions, even if the amount of measured data is less than the stated 12 month minimum. The award criteria still requires that any submitted building have metering installed on electrical supply and water supply, at a minimum.

Q: How do I submit through my affiliated SAME Post? Is there an earlier nomination deadline to submit to the Posts for their own review and evaluation?
A:  All submissions with an SAME Post affiliation must be turned in by the nomination due date. The Sustainability Task Force does not dictate how the Posts review their submissions prior to this date. Contact your local Post for specific instructions as they may require an earlier submission deadline for their own evaluation. Click here to find your local Post.

Q: We are a SAME Sustaining Member Company working with military clients on a sustainability project. Can we submit the project in conjunction with and/or on behalf of our client through the appropriate SAME Post?
A: Yes, you can nominate projects in conjunction with and/or on behalf of your client through the appropriate SAME Post. However, as we do not dictate how the Posts review their submissions, make sure to contact your local Post for more information.

If you have any further questions regarding the award, please contact:

Al Hurt
Bioengineering Group
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760-625-1010

Col. Barton V. Barnhart, USAF 

SAME Online Nomination Process for National Awards:
Thank you for nominating an SAME Member for consideration for a national award! Before getting started, please review the instructions below to make sure that your nomination meets all the criteria for consideration. The 2012 nominations deadline was Wednesday, Jan. 23! **The nominations deadline for the NCO Medal, Robert B. Flowers Small Business Award and Public Agency Award, has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.**
Five Easy Steps for Nominations:
Review the award criteria to make sure the nominee qualifies. Remember: though they may not qualify for one, they may qualify for another! Prepare the narrative for the nomination. Click here to download a sample narrative. [PDF] Select the appropriate template below. Compose your narrative and save. Prepare a citation of 250 words or fewer. This citation may be used in the Honors Program if the nominee is selected to receive the award. Click here to download a sample citation. [PDF] Complete the appropriate nomination form from the list below. Upload narrative, citation and any other required supplemental info and submit form electronically, by clicking on the name of the award below.
Online Nomination Forms:
The following Award nominations MUST be submitted using our online nomination process.
Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award Bliss Medal Goethals Medal NCO Award Student Leadership Medal Sverdrup Medal	Post Service Medal Technology Advancement Medal Tudor Medal Urbahn Medal Young Member Medal Public Agency Award
PDF Nomination Forms
The following award nominations require 10 printed copies and MUST be submitted via mail. You may use the forms below as a starting point for your narrative submission. Though use of the specific template is not required, it is encouraged. All documents below open in a new window, and are in MS Word format.
Walter O. Bachus Gold Medal Robert B. Flowers Small Business Award (under 100 employees) Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award (medium company, 101-2,499 employees) J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Award (large company, 2,500+ employees) Sustainability Award
No nominations will be processed without a complete nomination package. Completed nomination packages include nomination form, narrative, citation, supporting endorsement letters (if required) and the nominated company logo in .jpg or .tif format, at a resolution of 300 dpi, burned to disc. It is the nominator's responsibility to ensure that the nomination package is successfully completed. Please send 10 copies of the completed nomination package to: SAME ATTN: Awards 607 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Narrative Templates for online submittals
You may use the forms below as a starting point for your narrative submission. Though use of the specific template is not required, it is encouraged. All documents below open in a new window, and are in MS Word format. After completion, you may convert to PDF before submission.
Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award Bliss Medal Goethals Medal NCO Award Post Service Medal Student Leadership Medal	Sverdrup Medal Technology Advancement Medal Tudor Medal Urbahn Medal Young Member Medal Public Agency Award

 

Eligibility: Any member of SAME, Student Chapter, Sustaining Member Company, or Public Agency or group as stated in the criteria.

Nomination Criteria: Certificates of Achievement will be awarded annually to individuals and organizations contributing to the success of Student Chapters or mentoring programs of The Society based on the following criteria:

• Actively participate in a SAME student chapter or SAME student mentoring program.
• Plan and conduct professional development activities associated with architecture, engineering, construction, environment and related disciplines under the auspices of SAME.
• Participate in community service activities.

Nomination Process: Nominations for this award must be made by a Faculty Advisors and Members of a SAME local Post associated with a college or university. The Post President or member of the National Board of Direction endorsing the nomination will verify that the individual meets the eligibility criteria for the award, and that the nomination package provides information to support each of the nomination criteria and all required information on the nominee.  The nominator is responsible for ensuring the package,  with endorsement, is received at SAME HQ on or before March 15th.

Click here to review nominations instructions

The Cumming Plaque is named in honor of former Surgeon General Dr. Hugh S. Cumming, U.S. Public Health Service

Presented for outstanding contributions in public health engineering and science. The plaque was first awarded in 2000.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution in public health engineering and science.

Eligibility: OPDIV organizations of the U.S. Public Health Service.

Click here to review nominations instructions

Past Cumming Plaque Recipients

 

The Hollis Medal is named for Rear Adm. Mark D. Hollis, U.S. Public Health Service. The award is presented for outstanding contributions to military engineering by a U.S. Public Health Service officer. This medal was first awarded 2000.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development.

Eligibility: A U.S. Public Health Service officer level O4 or above whether active, inactive or retired. Also a USPHS civilian employee, active or retired, of equivalent grade.

Click here to review nominations instructions

Past Hollis Medal Recipients

• 2012 Lt. Cdr. Michael Termont, P.E., USPHS
• 2011 Lt. Cdr. Shad M. Schoppert, P.E., USPHS
• 2010 Lt. Cdr. Samuel Russell, P.E.
• 2009 Lt. Cdr. Kris Neset, USPHS
• 2008 Lt. Cdr. John David Mazorra, P.E., USPHS
• 2007 Lt. Cdr. Norman T. Hepner, P.E., USPHS
• 2006 Cdr. David W. Ausdemore, P.E., CIH, USPHS
• 2005 Cdr. Bradley K. Harris, P.E., USPHS
• 2004 Cmdr. Anthony T. Zimmer, Ph.D., P.E., C.I.H., USPHS
• 2003 Capt. Gregory Stevens, USPHS
• 2002 Lt. Cmdr. Nathan C. Tatum, P.E., USPHS
• 2001 Cmdr. Michael S. Coene, USPHS
• 2000 Capt. Rao Y. Surampalli, Ph.D., P.E., DEE, USPHS
• 2000 Capt. Sven E. Rodenbeck, Sc.D., P.E., DEE, USPHS

The Green Medal is named in honor of Rear Adm. Richard Stedman Green, U.S. Public Health Service. The medal is presented for Outstanding contribution to public health engineering and science by a U.S. Public Health Service officer. This medal was first awarded in 2000.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution in public health engineering and science.

Eligibility:

• U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officer O3 or below;
• Active, inactive, or retired USPHS officer, or;
• USPHS civilian employee, active or retired, of equivalent grade.    

Click here to submit nomination

Past Green Medal Recipients

• 2012 Lt. Brandon Beckman, P.E., USPHS
• 2011 Lt. Travis J. Sorum, E.I.T., USPHS
• 2010 Lt. j.g. Marcus Felter, EIT, USPHS
• 2009 Lt. j.g. Bradley Sherer, USPHS
• 2008 Lt. Kurt J. Kestleloot, P.E., USPH
• 2007 Lt. Benjamin R. Chadwick, USPHS
• 2006 Lt. Jennifer L. Caporoso, USPHS
• 2005 Lt. Steven K. Sauer, USPHS
• 2004 Lt. Jennifer A. Proctor, P.E., USPHS
• 2003 Lt. j.g. Allen F. Bollinger, F.E., USPHS
• 2002 Lt. j.g. Eric R. Lindman, Engineer-in-Training, USPHS
• 2001 Lt. Mathew J. Martinson, USPHS
• 2000 Lt. David W. Ausdemore, P.E., USPHS

The Cowart Award is named in honor of Vice. Adm. Kenneth C. Cowart, U.S. Coast Guard. The Award is presented for outstanding contribution to the U.S. Coast Guard civil engineering and shore facility management programs. This plaque was first awarded for 1968.

Criteria: Outstanding contribution to the U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering program.

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering and a Facilities Engineering organization.

Click here to review nominations instructions

Past Cowart Plaque Recipients

• 2012 Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering Unit Providence Providence, R.I.
  Facilities Engineering: Base Elizabeth City Facility Engineering Department Elizabeth City, N.C.
• 2011 Civil Engineering: Training Center Cape May, Cape May, N.J.
  Facilities Engineering: Facility Design & Construction Center Norolk, VA.
• 2010 Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering unit Miami, Miami, Fla.
  Facilities Engineering: Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, Md.
• 2009 Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering Unit Juneau, Alaska
  Facilities Engineering: Base Support Unit Portsmouth, VA.
• 2008 Civil Engineering: Facilities Design and Construction Center, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va.
  Facilities Engineering: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.
• 2007 Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Oakland, CA
  Facilities Engineering: Integrated Support Command (ISC) Kodiak, AK
• 2006 Civil Engineering: USCG CE Unit Cleveland, OH
  Facilities Engineering: Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD
• 2005
• 2004 Civil Enginering: USCG CE Unit Cleveland, OH
  Facilities Engineering: Intergrated Support
  Command, Kodiak, AK
• 2003 USCG CE Unit, Providence (for Civil Engineering) and Support Center, Elizabeth City Falilities Engineering Dept. (for Facilities Engineering)
• 2002 CE Association, Facilities Engr. Org., ISS Portsmouth, CEU, Miami
• 2001 USCG Facilities Design and Construction Center, Pacific (for Civil Engineering) and Air Station Borinquen (for Facilities Engineering)
• 2000 USCG Facilities Management Dept. and CE Unit, Providence
• 1996 CE Unit, Oakland
• 1995 USCG Facilities Design and Const. Ctr. (Pacific)
• 1994 CE Unit, Cleveland
• 1993 CG Unit, Providence
• 1992 USCG Facilities Design and Canst. Ctr. (Atlantic)
• 1991 USCG Facilities Design and Const. Ctr. (Pacific)
• 1990 CE Unit, Cleveland
• 1989 USCG Shore Maintenance Detach., Honolulu, HI
• 1988 USCG Shore Maintenance Detach., Miami, FL
• 1987 USCG Facilities Design & Const. Ctr., Pacific
• 1986 CE Branch, 14th CG District, Honolulu, HI
• 1985 CE Branch, 7th CG District, Maimi, FL
• 1984 CE Branch, 9th CG District, Cleveland, OH
• 1983 CE Branch, 8th CG District, New Orleans, LA
• 1982 USCG Training Ctr., Cape May
• 1981 CE Branch, lst CG District
• 1980 CE Branch, 13th CG District
• 1979 CE Branch, 5th CG District
• 1978 CE Branch, Ist CG District
• 1977 CE Branch, 8th CG District
• 1976 Engr. Div., CG Activities, Europe
• 1975 GE Branch, 5th CG District
• 1974 CE Branch, 7th CG District
• 1973 CE Branch, 17th CG District
• 1972 Physical Plant Div., CG Academy, New London, CT
• 1971 CE Branch, 8th CG District
• 1970 CE Branch, l2th CG District
• 1969 CE Branch, 1lth CG District
• 1968 CE Branch, 3rd CG District

The Sargent Medal is named in honor of Vice Adm. Thomas R. Sargent, III, U.S. Coast Guard. The medal is presented in recognition of the most outstanding contribution to U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering or Facilities Engineering. The medal was first awarded in 1980.

Criteria: Outstanding contribution to Coast Guard Civil Engineering or Facilities Engineering.

Eligibility: Active duty Coast Guard Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer, or Petty Officer; or a civilian employee of equivalent grade.

Click here to review nominations instructions

Past Sargent Medal Recipients

• 2012 Daniel F. Meyers
• 2011 Chief Warrant Officer Jason Briggs, USCG
• 2010 Chief Warrant Officer Sean Cox, USCG
• 2009 Wayne Barnes
• 2008 CWO James A. McClain
• 2007 CWO Jay Menze
• 2006 CWO3 Scott Vorhees
• 2005 CWO2 John Holtzinger
• 2004 CWO Stanley F. Wilczynski
• 2003 CWO Daniel L. Reynolds
• 2002 CWO Ronald R. Holzinger
• 2001 CWO Charles Shaffer
• 2000 CWO4 Harvey Moore
• 1999 CWO Azel Grasty
• 1998 Janice McAroy
• 1997 Gerald S. Ryan
• 1996 CWO Richard Griewank
• 1995 CWO Wayne Truax
• 1994 CWO2 John P. Baker
• 1993 CWO Tommy Mount
• 1992 CWO2 Chris Johnson
• 1991 Nicholas Yaworski
• 1990 CWO Jon E Runaas
• 1989 CWO Robert W. Harley
• 1988 Daniel "Gene" Cunningham
• 1987 CWO4 Steve Jackson
• 1986 CWO2 Paul D. Dangreau
• 1985 CWO2 Daniel Sathre
• 1984 Harold Spraggins
• 1983 CWO2 Douglas M. Carroll
• 1982 CWO3 Roger Lewis
• 1981 MKCS Charles R. Shepherd
• 1980 CWO3 Earle J. Madden

The Oren Medal is named in honor of Rear Adm. John B. Oren, U.S. Coast Guard.

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a civilian or military member of the U.S. Coast Guard. This medal was first presented in 1968.

Criteria: Outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development.

Eligibility: Regular or reserve U.S. Coast Guard officer in an active, inactive, or retired status; or a U.S. Coast Guard civilian employee, or retiree, of equivalent grade.

Click here to review nominations instructions

• 2012 Lt. John C. Adams, USCG
• 2011 Cdr. Jason Beatty, USCG
• 2010 Lt. Laura Smolinski, USCG
• 2009 Tony van Winden
• 2008 Lt. Cdr. Andrew Brown, USCG
• 2007 Col. Douglas R. Sundstrom, P.E., CFM, USMC (Ret.)
• 2006 Capt. Dale E. Walker, USCG (Ret.)
• 2005
• 2004 Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin L. Davis, USCG
• 2003 David M. Hammond
• 2003 Lt. Cmdr. James J. Dempsey, USCG
• 2002 Lt. Michael J. Ennis, USCG
• 2001 Lt. T. Wade Gesele, USCG
• 2001 Debra Chinn, P.E.
• 2000 Lt. Jon Hickey, P.E., USCG
• 1999 Lt. John P. Slaughter, USCG
• 1998 Cmdr. Brian S. White, USCG
• 1997 Lt. Cmdr. Andrew P. Kimos, USCG
• 1996 Alfred A. Jacobs
• 1995 Lt. Cmdr. Patrick W. Barnes, USCG
• 1994 Cmdr. John C. Miller, USCG
• 1993 Linda Lefkovitz
• 1992 Lt. Cmdr. Daniel R. May, USCG
• 1991 Cmdr. Richard A. Koehler, USCG
• 1990 Frank Madison
• 1989 Lt. Christopher D. Mills, USCG
• 1988 Cmdr. John Malmrose, USCG
• 1987 Cmdr. Richard E. Cox, USCG
• 1986 Lt. Thomas H. Briggs, USCG
• 1985 Bob D. Lamm
• 1984 Lt. Cmdr. James M. Seagraves, USCG
• 1983 Lt. Cmdr. James M. Sherman, USCG
• 1982 David Lebofsky
• 1981 Lt. Cmdr. Gregory H. Magee, USCG
• 1980 Cmdr. Harry Tiffany, USCG
• 1979 Martin J. Boivin
• 1978 Dr. Robert G. Boggs
• 1977 Raquel McAllister
• 1976 Hisashi Imanaka
• 1975 Cmdr. John R. Wells, Jr., USCG
• 1974 Cmdr. Walter E. Peterson, USCG
• 1973 Robert G. Stafford
• 1972 Byron J. Clark
• 1971 Lt. Cmdr. K.L. Reichelt, USCG
• 1970 Gerald B. O'Hara
• 1969 Jonah Muck (posthumous)
• 1968 Glen E. Logan

Curtin Plaque is a plaque named in honor of Maj. Gen. Robert H. Curtin, U.S. Air Force.

Presented for the most outstanding unit during the calendar year. This plaque was first awarded for 1966.

Criteria: Most outstanding unit in three categories: small, large and Air Reserve Component. Review Air Force Instruction 36-2817 for detailed criteria and nomination procedures.

Eligibility: Unit of the United States Air Force Civil Engineer, Air Force Major Air Command, or other Air Force Civil Engineering activity.

Click here to submit nomination

Past Curtin Plaque Recipients

2012
49th Civil Engineer Squadron Holloman AFB, N.M.
27 SOCES Cannon AFB, N.M.
145 Civil Engineer Squadron Charlotte Douglas Air National Guard Base, N.C.
2011
115th Civil Engineer Squadron
52nd Civil engineer Squadron
355th Civil Engineering Squadron
2010
482nd Civil engineering Squadron
4th Civil Engineering Squadron
23rd Civil Engineering Squadron
2009
554th RED HORSE Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam (Small Unit)
60th Civil Engineering Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (Large Unit)
134th Civil Engineering Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. (Air Reserve Component)
2008
100th Civil Engineer Squadron, United Kingdom (Small Unit)
18th Civil Engineer Group, Japan (Large Unit)
108th Civil Engineer Squadron, N.J. (Air Reserve Component)
2007
21st CES (Small Unit)
4th CES (Large Unit)
126th CES (ANG) (Air Reserve Component)
2006
100 CES, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (USAFE) (Small Unit)
3 CES, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (Large Unit)
118 CES, Nashville, Tenn. (ANG) (Air Reserve Component)
2005
35th CES, Misawa Air Force Base (Large Unit)
314th CES, Little Rock Air Force Bse (Small Unit)
2004
18th CES, Kadena Air Force Base (Large Unit)
341st CES, Malmstrom Air Force Base (Small Unit)
2003
52nd CES, Spangdalhlem Air Force Base (Large Unit)
27th CES, Cannon Air Force Base (Small Unit)
2002
86th CEC, (Large Unit)
43rd CES, (Small Unit)
2001
437th CES, (Large Unit)
31st CEC, (Small Unit)
2000
52nd CES, (Large Unit)
92nd CES, (Small Unit)
1999
49th CES, (Large Unit)
56th CES, (Small Unit)
1998
86th CES, (Large Unit)
92nd CES, (Small Unit)
1997
52nd CES (Large Unit)
4th CES (Small Unit)
1996
10th CES Grp. ,(Large Unit)
31st CES, (Small Unit)
1995
12th CES, (Large Unit)
437th CES, (Small Unit)
1994
2Oth CES (ACC), Shaw AFB, SC (Large Unit)
14th CES, Columbus AFB, MS (Small Unit)
1993
432nd CES, Misawa AB, Japan (Large Unit)
17th CES, Goodfellow AFB, TX (Small Unit)
1992
355th CES (ACC), DavisMonthan AFB, AZ (Large Unit)
96th CES, Dyess AFB, TX (ACC) (Small Unit)
1991
351st CES(SAC), Whiteman AFB, MO (Large Unit)
27th CES (TAC), Cannon AFB, NM (Small Unit)
1990
90th CES, F.E. Watren AFB, WY (Large Unit)
5099th CE Operations Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, AK (Small Unit)
1989
2852nd CES, McClellan AFB, CA (Large Unit)
27th CES, Cannon AFB, NM (Small Unit)
1988
36th CES, Bitburg AB, Germany (Large Unit)
1010th CES, Cheyenne Mountain Complex, CO (Small Unit)
1987
325th CES (TAC), Tyndall AFB, FL (Large Unit)
347th CES (TAC), Moody AFB, GA (Small Unit)
1986 6510th CES, Edwards AFB, CA
1985 18th Cbt. Spt. Gp. (PACAF), Kadena Air Base, Japan
1984 432nd CES (PACAF), Misawa Air Base, Japan
1982 42nd CES, Loring AFB, ME 1983 2849th CES, Hill AFB, UT
1981 436th CES Dover AFB, DE
1980 56th CES, MacDill AFB, FL
1979 100th CES, Beale AFB, CA
1978 52nd CES, 52nd Cbt. Spt. Grp., Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
1977 475th CES, Yokota AFB, Japan
1976 341st CES, Malmstrom AFB, MT
1975 67th Cbt. Spt. Grp., 6767th CES, Bergstrom AFB, TX
1974 90th CES, Warren AFB, WY
1973 317th CES (TAC), Pope AFB, NC
1972 Civil Engineering Shool, AF Institute of Technology, Air University, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
1971 3202nd CES (AFSC), Eglin AFB , FL
1970 27th CES (TAC), Cannon AFB, NM
1969 4756th CES, Tyndall AFB, FL
1967 96th CES, Dyess AFB, TX 1968 355th CES, Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand
1966 4510th CES, Luke AFB, AZ


 

The Goddard Medal is named in honor of Maj. Gen. Guy H. Goddard, U.S. Air Force.

Presented for outstanding contributions to military engineering, including military troop construction, base maintenance, and contingency engineering. The medal was first awarded in 1973.

Criteria: Outstanding contributions to military engineering, including military troop construction, base maintenance, and contingency engineering. Review Air Force Instruction 36-2817 for detailed criteria and nomination procedures.

Eligibility: One Goddard Medal will be awarded to each of the following:

• an enlisted member of the United States Air Force active component;
• an enlisted member of the Air Force Reserve;
• an enlisted member of the Air National Guard.

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Past SAME Goddard Medal recipients

• 2012
  Active Duty: Senior Master Sgt. Gary R. Szekely, USAF
  Reserves: Senior Master Sgt. Gary W. Smith, USAF
• 2011
  Active Duty: Senior Master Sgt. Joel A. Jones, USAF, 86th Civil engineer Squadron/CEM, Ramstein AB, Germany, U.S. Air Forces-Europe
  Reserves: Chief Master Sgt. Michael L. Bowden Jr., USAFR, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron/CEOH Grissom ARB, Ind., Air Force Reserve Command
• 2010
  Active Duty: SMSgt Gary L. Souder, USAF, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Yokota Air Base, Japan
  Reserves: MSgt Adam M. Cronk, USAF, 624th Civil Engineering Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
• 2009
  Active: Master Sgt. Ignatius M. Sanchez
  Anderson Air Force Base, Guam
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt.Christopher V. Thai
  Langley Air Force Base, Va.
• 2008
  Active: Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Dunn, USAF
  407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt. Mark S. Stoler, USAF
• 2007*
  Active: M.E. Yancey
  Reserve: J.F. Gabriel
  National Guard: A.R. Quintana
• 2006
  Active: Senior Master Sgt. Stephen W. Batherson,
  99 CES/CEOP, Nellis AFB, Nev. (ACC)
  Reserve:     Master Sgt. Grady C. Raynor Jr.,
  916 CES/CEMB
• 2005
  Active:     Master Sgt. Mark D. Barlett,
  25 CES/CEOP
  Reserve:     Command Master Sgt. Bobby G. Moore,
  HQAF Reserve Command
  National Guard:     
  Senior Master Sgt. Mark E. Robertson,
  179 CES
• 2004
  Active: Master Sgt. Jerry D. Burns, 27 CES/CEOP
  Reserve: Master Sgt. Judy L. Whibee, HQAF Reserve Command/CEXO
  National Guard: No 2004 Awardee
• 2003
  Active: Master Sgt. Stanley R. Gilmore
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt. Lawrence C. Jones
  National Guard: Senior Master Sgt. Ronald W. Woodard
• 2002
  Active: Master Sgt. Allen E. Jedlicki
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt. Larry P. Lomax
  National Guard: Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth C. Wolf
• 2001
  Active: Senior Master Sgt. Roger L. Austin, 31st CES
  Reserve: Master Sgt. David S. Nickel, 916th CES
• 2000
  Active: Master Sgt. Anthony J. Michels, 56th CES Operations Flight
  Reserve: Master Sgt. Jeffrey T. Jarvis, 202nd Red Horse Squadron
  National Guard: Master Sgt. Douglas J. Gilbert, 916th CES Operations Flight
• 1999
  Active: Staff Sgt. George A. Waring, III
  Reserve: Tech. Sgt. Naomi L. Gabriel
  National Guard: Master Sgt. John M. Findorak
• 1998
  Active: Master Sgt. James D. Stillwell
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. Laurie C. Stensland
  National Guard: Tech. Sgt. William J. Pullar
• 1997
  Active: Master Sgt. Jon. D. Saiers
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt. Johnnie D. Bolen
  National Guard: Master Sgt. Dwight D. Barber
• 1996
  Active: Master Sgt. Robert M. Dorriety
  Reserve: Senior Master Sgt. Joseph E. Andrews
  National Guard: Tech Sgt. Scott D. Terry
• 1995 Senior Master Sgt. Martin B. Tabor
• 1994 Senior Master Sgt. David A. Ambelang
• 1993 Senior Master Sgt. Keith D. Ogles
• 1992 Master Sgt. John L. Harris
• 1991 Senior Master Sgt. Joseph H. Lounder
• 1990 Senior Master Sgt. Toby Moore, Jr.
• 1989 Senior Master Sgt. Ronald J. Libey
• 1988 Senior Master Sgt. Wayne M. Benson
• 1987 Senior Master Sgt. Willie J. Carter
• 1986 Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Driscoll
• 1985 Senior Master Sgt. James R. Keefe
• 1984 Senior Master Sgt. James T. Merek
• 1983 Senior Master Sgt. Bob G. Buckles
• 1982 Chief Master Sgt. Woodrow F. Giddens
• 1981 Senior Master Sgt. Dennis James McAvoy
• 1980 Senior Master Sgt. Arthur J. Hanrahan
• 1979 Master Sgt. Aaron T. Durr
• 1978 Master Sgt. Joseph A. Workman
• 1977 Master Sgt. Winston T.Parrish
• 1976 Senior Master Sgt. Larry J. Frick
• 1975 Senior Master Sgt. John R. Reed
• 1974 Tech. Sgt. David L. Crump
• 1973 Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth L.Frazier, Jr.

*Further information on these candidates is unavailable. If you have information regarding these awardees, please contact SAME HQ.

The Newman Medal is named in honor of Maj. Gen. James B. Newman, Jr., U.S. Air Force.

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a civilian or military member of the U.S. Air Force. This medal was first awarded in 1955.

Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, at Major Air Commands, Bases, or other Civil Engineering units, regular, reserve, U.S. National Guard, or civilian, on active or inactive duty or retired.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development. Review Air Force Instruction 36-2817 for detailed criteria and nomination procedures.

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Past Newman Medal Recipients

• 2012 Col. David Reynolds, P.E., USAF
• 2011 Col. Nicholas L. Desport, RA, LEED Green Associate, USAF
• 2010 Col. Judith D. Bittick, USAF
• 2009 Col. Brian D. Yolitz, P.E., USAF
• 2008 Col. Terry Watkins, USAF
• 2007 Col. John L. Eunice III, USAF
• 2006 Col. James S. Brackett, P.E., USAF
• 2005 Col. Gus G. Elliott, Jr., P.E., USAF
• 2004 Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers, USAF
• 2003 Col. Brian L. Miller, Ph.D., USAF
• 2002 Col. James T. Ryburn, USAF
• 2001 Lt. Col. Thomas D. Quasney, USAF
• 2000 Col. David W. DeFoliart, USAF
• 1999 Col. Emmitt G. Smith, USAF
• 1998 Col. (Brig. Gen. Select) David M. Cannan, USAF
• 1997 Col. J. Carlton Tickel, USAF
• 1996 Col. Donald E. Murphy, USAF
• 1995 Col. H. Dean Bartel, USAF
• 1994 Col. Earnest O. Robbins II, USAF
• 1993 Col. Todd I. Stewart, USAF
• 1992 Col. Harry R. McDaniel, USAF
• 1991 Col. Alfred E. Beauchemin, USAF
• 1990 Col. K.H. Rothenberg, USAF
• 1989 Col. Eugene A. Lupia, USAF
• 1988 Lt. Col. Gregory S. Griffin, USAF
• 1987 Col. Michael A. McAuliffe, USAF
• 1986 Col. John S. Donovan, USAF
• 1985 Col. Ray D. Schwartz, USAF
• 1984 Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Aheam, USAF
• 1983 Col. Roy M. Goodwin, USAF
• 1982 Brig. Gen. Sheldon J. Lustig, USAF
• 1981 Brig. Gen. Paul T. Hartung, USAF
• 1980 Col. George E. Ellis, USAF
• 1979 Col. M. Gary Alkire, USAF
• 1978 Col. John P. Thomas, USAF
• 1977 Col. Elo Mussetto, USAF
• 1976 Lt. Col. William R. Sims, USAF
• 1975 Col. Charles W. Lamb, USAF
• 1974 Maj. Arthur Y. Kishiyama, USAF
• 1973 Col. Luis R. Dominguez, USAF
• 1972 Col. Warren E. Campbell, USAF
• 1971 Brig. Gen. Archie S. Mayes, USAF
• 1970 Capt. James L. Baushke, USAF
• 1969 Col. James B. Porter, USAF
• 1968 Maj. James R Hagen, USAF
• 1967 Col. John B. Rose, USAF
• 1966 Col. James R Conti, USAF
• 1965 Col. William T. Meredith, USAF
• 1964 Col. Frank P. White, USAF
• 1963 Maj. Niels H. Lund, USAF
• 1962 Col. Paul Stephens, USAF
• 1961 Col. Henry J. Stehling, USAF
• 1960 Brig. Gen. William E. Leonhard, USAF
• 1959 Col. Clarence A. Eckert, USAF
• 1958 Col. Harold K. Kelley, USAF
• 1957 Col. Edward C. Gill, USAF
• 1956 Col. Edwin M. Eads, USAF
• 1955 William T. Smith

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by an officer of the U.S. Marine Corps. The award development was a joint effort between SAME and the U.S. Marine Corps Engineering Assoc. and was first awarded in 2009.

Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, regular, reserve, who serve as engineering officers.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development. MCEA will convene a panel each year to select one officer from among five award categories from the MCEA Awards Program

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Past USMC Engineer Officer Award Recipients are:

• 2012 1st Lt. Stafford A. Buchanan, USMC
• 2011 Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony Reiter, USMC
• 2010 Capt. Todd A. Peterson, USMC
• 2009 Capt. Colter J. Bahlau
• 2008 1st Lt. George A. Saenz, USMC

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a senior non commissioned officer of the U.S. Marine Corps. The award development was a joint effort between SAME and the U.S. Marine Corps Engineering Assoc. and was first awarded in 2009.

Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, regular, reserve, who are senior NCOs serving in engineering.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development. MCEA will convene a panel each year to select one staff NCO from four award categories from the MCEA Awards Program

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Past USMC Senior NCO Award Recipients are:

• 2012 Gunnery Sgt. Archie G. Bridges Jr., USMC
• 2011 Gunnery Sgt. Jerry G. Morris, USMC
• 2010 Gunnery Sgt. Eric J. Gonzalez, USMC
• 2009 Staff Sgt. Stephen H. Kuester, USMC
• 2008 Staff Sgt. John R. King, USMC

Peltier Plaque is named in honor of Rear Adm. Eugene J. Peltier, CEC, U.S. Navy.

Presented to most outstanding Units of the U.S. Navy. The plaque was first awarded in 1960.

Eligibility: Naval Mobile Construction Battalions.

Criteria: Most outstanding.

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Past Peltier Plaque Recipients

• 2012 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ELEVEN Gulfport, Miss.
• 2011 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40
• 2010 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4
• 2009 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5
• 2008 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5
• 2007 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3
• 2006 NMCB 133, Gulfport, Miss.
• 2005
• 2004 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdr. Louis V. Cariello
• 2003 NMCB 74, commanded by Cmdr. Clifford M. Maurer
• 2002 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr. Douglas G. Morton
• 2001 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdr. Michael L. Blount
• 2000 NMCB 5, commanded by Cmdr. Mark A. Handley
• 1999 NMCB 74, commanded by Cmdr. Francis P. Castaldo
• 1998 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr. Paul Bosco
• 1997 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdr. Wayne G. Shear
• 1996 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr. Gary A. Engle
• 1995 NMCB 40, commanded by Cmdr. Micheal K. Loose
• 1994 NMCB 74, commanded by Cmdr. Ronald W. Hertig, Jr.
• 1993 NMCB 5, commanded by Cmdr. Robert L. Phillips
• 1992 NMCB 133, commanded by Douglas F. Elznic
• 1990 NMCB 4, commanded by Cmdr. James T. Corbett
• 1989 NMCB 7, commanded by Cmdr. James T. Corbett
• 1988 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr. Harold B. St. Peter
• 1987 NMCB 3, commanded by Cmdr. Frank P. DeGeorge III
• 1986 NMCB 40, commanded by Cmdr. Alec T. Pringle
• 1985 NMCB 4, commanded by Cmdr. James W. Owens, II
• 1984 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr. Andrew A. Kannegieser
• 1983 NMCB 133, commanded by Cmdr.. Andrew A. Kannegieser
• 1982 NMCB 133, commanded by Capt. Dorwin C. Black
• 1981 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdr. Jack E. Buffington
• 1980 NMCB 133, commanded by Capt. Herbert H. Lewis, Jr.
• 1979 NMCB 62, commanded by Capt. Julian M. F Kau
• 1978 NMCB 74, commanded by Cmdrs. Arthur W. Fort and Donald L. McCorvey, Jr.
• 1977 MCB 62, commanded by Cmdr. Charles E. Legley, III
• 1976 NMCB 3, commanded by Cmdrs. James E. McNeill and John A. Westcott
• 1975 NMCB 4, commanded by Cmdr.Malcolm J. Macdonald
• 1974 NMCB 71, commanded by Lt. Cmdrs. William H. Kay, Jr., and Gerard A. Zimmermann
• 1973 NMCB 10, commanded by Cmdr. John M. Weis
• 1972 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdr. Philip Oliver, Jr.
• 1971 NMCB 4, commanded by Cmdrs. Roy D. Gaulden and J.A. Ruscyk
• 1970 NMCB 62, commanded by Cmdrs. John Paul Jones, Jr., and Frank M. Newcomb
• 1969 NMCB 62, commanded by Cmdrs. William J. Richeson and John Paul Jones, Jr.
• 1968 NMCB 5, commanded by Cmdrs. Edward J. Williams, Jr. and Robert B. Wilson
• 1967 NMCB 10, commanded by Cmdrs. Thomas C. Williams and Delmar A. Bartley
• 1966 NMCB 1, commanded by Cmdrs. Richard T. Hardy and Paul R. Gates
• 1965 NMCB 9, commanded by Cmdr. R.E. Anderson
• 1964 NMCB 9, commanded by Cmdr. A.C. Perkins
• 1963 MCB7, commanded successively by Cmdrs. A.M. LaLonde and C.C. Heid
• 1962 MCB1, commanded successively by Cmdrs, C.M. Howe and R.H. Miller
• 1961 NMCB 7, commanded by Cmdr. E.E. Gibbons
• 1960 Mobile Construction Battalion 9, commanded by Cmdr. Ferdinand W. Arnold

The Shields Medal is named in honor of Petty Officer Marvin G. Shields, U.S. Navy.

Presented for outstanding contributions to facility construction and/or maintenance by demonstrated technical and leadership ability. The medal was first awarded for 1974.

Criteria: Outstanding contributions to facility construction and/or maintenance by demonstrated technical and leadership ability.

Eligibility: Active duty enlisted member of the U.S. Navy in Occupational Field 13 rating.

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Past Shields Medal Recipients

• 2012 Construction Mechanic1st Class Simon R. Fesquez, NMCB 5
• 2011 Builder 1st Class (SCW) Reno R. Perryman, USN
• 2010 Utilitiesman 1st Class Kevin K. Swanson, USN
• 2009 Utilitiesman 1st Class (SCW) William H. Allen, USN
• 2008 Utilitiesman 1st Class Jesse C. Scherer, USN
• 2007 Builder 1st Class (SCW) Courtland T. Sawyer
• 2006 Builder 1st Class (SCW) Jonathan D. Eisfelder
• 2005 Builder 1st Class (SCW/FMF) Jerry Johnson
• 2004 Utilitiesman 1st Class Sean C. Stewart
• 2003 Utilitiesman 1st Class William E. Yobs
• 2002 Petty Officer Nicholas E. Christilaw
• 2001 Steel Worker 1st Class Edward Perry
• 2000 Equipment Operator 1st Class Terry R. Cape
• 1999 Equipment Operator 1st Class Timothy E. Scott
• 1998 Builder 1st Class Eric W. Hass McAvoy
• 1997 Petty Officer James L. Trocke
• 1996 SW1 Martin A. Andrews
• 1995 Steelworker 1st Class Robert L. Bryant
• 1994 SWl Richard P. Glover
• 1993 EOl Kelly J. Ryan
• 1992 Equip. Oper. 1st Class Stephen A. Hayes
• 1991 SWl Larry L. Greenwood
• 1990 SWl Mark T. Giardina
• 1989 Utilitiesman 1st Class Lew A. Burkholder, III
• 1988 SW1 William M. Toth
• 1987 CE1 Joye Smith
• 1986 Steelworker 1st Class George M. Havash
• 1985 BU1 Rickie D. Deems
• 1984 CM1 Daniel J. Brunger
• 1983 BU1 Theodore T. Posuniak
• 1982 Claude V. VanGurp
• 1981 Jack Benny Feagins
• 1980 Urilitiesman 1st Class Robert E. Zulick
• 1979 Equip. Oper. 2nd Class Joel Lee Turnham
• 1978 UT1 Charles J. Hoffpauir, Jr.
• 1977 Const. Electrician Ist Class Harold D. Pape
• 1976 Chief Utilitiesman David M. Quintero
• 1975 Builder Chief Richard W. Brown
• 1974 Senior Chief Donald L. Mortison
• 1973 Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth L. Welch

The SAME Moreell Medal is named in honor of Adm. Ben Moreell, CEC, USN. Adm. Morreell was President of SAME in 1941 and was promoted to Admiral in 1946. He is the only CEC officer ever promoted to 4-Star rank.

This medal is presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a civilian or military member of the U.S. Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps. This medal was first awarded in 1955.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in planning, design, construction, public works, administration, research, or development.

Eligibility: Members of the Civil Engineer Corps of the Navy - regular, reserve, or civilian, on active or inactive duty or retired.

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Past Moreell Medal Recipients

• 2012 Lt. Cdr. Ryan P. Carey, CEC, USN, NMCB 11
• 2011 Lt. Cdr. Joseph D. Harder III, P.E., CEC, USN
• 2010 Lt. Cdr. Daniel C. Cook, CEC, USN
• 2009 LCDR E. James Brown, USN
• 2008 Cdr. Glenn A. Shephard, CEC, USN
• 2007 LCDR Russell C. Rang, USN
• 2006 CDR Mark Geronime, USN
• 2005 Lt. Cmdr. Scot T. Sanders, P.E., CEC, USN
• 2004 Lt. Cmdr. Christopher M. Kurgan, USN
• 2003 Cmdr. Joseph A. Campbell, CEC, P.E., USN
• 2002 Lt. Cmdr. Joel L. Baldwin, CEC, USN
• 2001 Ralph Torres, P.E.
• 2000 Jai L. Jeffrey, P.E.
• 1999 Glenn H. Higuchi
• 1998 Cmdr. Paul M. Kuzio, USN
• 1997 Lt. Cmdr. John W. Korka, USN
• 1996 Lt. Cmdr. Douglas G. Morton, USN
• 1996 Lt. Cmdr. Clifford M. Maurer, USN
• 1995 Lt. Cmdr. Steven M. Wirsching, USN
• 1994 Cmdr. Michael E. Schaefer, USN
• 1993 Capt. James S. Spore, III, USN
• 1992 Lt. Cmdr. R.R. Aucremanne, USN
• 1991 Capt. Kenneth A. Chacey, USN
• 1990 Cmdr. W. L. Rudich, USN
• 1989 Cmdr. Michael D. Moore, USN
• 1988 Lt. Cmdr. David D. Pruett, USN
• 1987 Gary Y. Yamagata
• 1986 Robert E. Hammond
• 1985 Rear Adm. Thomas S. Maddock, USN
• 1984 Capt. William J. O'Donnell, USN
• 1983 Cmdr. George W. Holland, USN
• 1982 Milon Essoglou
• 1981 Lt. Cmdr. Harrison B. Whittaker, II, USN
• 1980 Capt. Eric R. Wilson, Jr., USN
• 1979 Lt. Cmdr. George W. Yankoupe, USN
• 1978 Lt. Cmdr. William F. Burke, III, USN
• 1977 Lt. Cmdr. Ole L. Olsen, USN
• 1976 Cmdr. Lawrence K. Donovan, USN
• 1975 Cmdr. Tracy C. Tucker, USN
• 1974 Cmdr. Gordon Winker, USN
• 1973 Cmdr. Jack B. Moger, USN
• 1972 Cmdr. Malcolm J. Macdonald, USN
• 1971 Rear Adm. George Reider, USN
• 1970 Glenn W. Zimmer
• 1969 Capt. Blake W. Van Leer, USN
• 1968 Cmdr. Malcolm T. Mooney, USN
• 1967 Lt. George E. Fowler, III, USN
• 1966 Lt. Cmdr. George J. Bednar, USN
• 1965 Cmdr. Richard E. Anderson, USN
• 1964 Capt. N.M. Martinsen, USN
• 1963 Cmdr. Custer E Krickenberger, USN
• 1962 Capt. Paul E. Seufer, USN
• 1961 Lt. Cmdr.. Raymond Loomis, USN
• 1960 Vice Adm. W. Orrne Hiltabidle, USN
• 1959 Cmdr. John G. Dillon, USN
• 1958 Lt. Cmdr.. Donald G. lselin, USN
• 1957 Cmdr. Richard A. Laughlin, USN
• 1956 Lt. (jg} Richard A. Bowers, USN
• 1955 Capt. John J. Albers, USN

The Itschner Plaque, first awarded by SAME in 1960, is named in honor of Lt. Gen. Emerson C. Itschner, USA. The plaque was presented to the most outstanding U.S. Army engineering company during a year.

In 1974, the competition for the Itschner Award was broadened to include the Army National Guard and the Army reserve.

Criteria: Most outstanding U.S. Army engineering company during the year.

Eligibility: One plaque is awared each year to an outstanding engineering company from each the following:

• United States Army (Active);
• Army Reserve; and
• Army National Guard.

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Past Itschner Plaque Recipients:

2012

• Active Army: 42nd Clearance Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade Bamberg, Germany 2012
• National Guard: 188th Engineer Company (vertical), 231st Brigade Support Battalion, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade North Dakota National Guard 2012
• Army Reserves: 428th Engineer Detachment, 368th Engineer Battalion, 412th Theater Engineer Command, Londonderry, New Hampshire 2012

2011

• Active: 643rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
• National Guard: 623rd Engineer Comopany, Nebraska National Guard, Wahoo, Neb.
• Reserve: 428th Engineer Company, 379th Engineer Battalion, 372nd Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

2010     

• Active: A Company, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
• National Guard: 957 Engineer Company, North Dakota
• Reserve: 328th Engineer Company

2009     

• Active: Bravo Company, 9th Engineer Battalion
• National Guard: Headquarters 220th Engineer Company Missouri National Guard
• Reserve: 321st Engineer Detachment (Survey & Design) 844th Engineer Battalion

2008    

• Active: 66th Engineer Company (Infrantry)
• National Guard: Charlie Company, 201 Engineer Battalion
• Reserve: 955th Engineering Company, 489th Engineer Battalion

2007

• Active: 66th Engineer Company
• National Guard: 133rd Engineering Company, Laramie, Wyoming
• Reserve: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

2006

• Active: 618th Engineer Company, 19th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps

2005   

• Active: Company E, Task Force 4-64 Armor, 4th Brig. (Combat)
• National Guard: Company A, 224th Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: HSC, 844th Engr. Bn. (Combat Heavy)

2004

• Active: A Company, 20th Engr. Bn.
• National Guard: HQ Support Company, 203rd Engr. Bn (Combat Heavy)
• Reserve: 854th Engr. Bn.

2003

• Active: Co. A, 11th Engr. Bn (Combat)
• National Guard: Co. C, 1457th Engr. Bn (Combat)
• Reserve: Co. A, 244th Engr. Bn (Combat Heavy)

2002

• Active: Co. C, 9th Engr. Bn (CBT)
• National Guard: Co. A, 1088th Engr.Bn.
• Reserve: 463rd Engr. Co. Bn (Heavy)

2001

• Active: Co. B, 94th Engr. Bn. (Heavy)
• National Guard: 842d Engr. Co. (Combat Support Equipment)
• Reserve: HSC, 244th Engr. Bn. (Combat)

2000

• Active: Co. A, 82nd Engr. Bn.
• National Guard: Co. B, 142nd Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: Co. C, 489th Engr. Bn.

1999

• Active: Co. A, 94th Engr. Combat Bn. (Heavy)
• National Guard: Co. C, 203rd Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: Co. B, 961st Engr. Combat Bn. (Heavy)

1998

• Active: Co. A, 14th Engr. Combat Bn. (C)
• National Guard: Co. B, 1088 Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: Co. C, 489th Engr. Bn.

1997

• Active: Co. A, 16th Engr. Bn., 1st Armd. Div.
• National Guard: Hqtrs. & Hqtrs. Co., 109th Engr Grp.
• Reserve: 431st Engr. Co. (Pipeline)

1996

• Active: 502nd Engr. Co., 130dl Engr. Bde.
• National Guard: Company B, 69th Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: 412th Engr. Cmd.

1995

• Active: 618th Engr. Co. (Light Equip.), 307dl Bn. (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Div.
• National Guard: 854th Engr. Co. (Medium Girder Bridge), 109th Engr. Bn.
• Reserve: Co. B, 389th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy)

1994

• Active: Co. B, 536th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Kevin P. Meeham
• National Guard: Co. B, 769th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), commanded by 1st Lt. Nathan P. Vercher
• Reserve: Co. B, 389th Engr. Gp., 88th Army Reserve Command, commanded by Capt. Gary D. Cross

1993

• Active: Co. A, 65th Engr. Bn., 25th Infantry Div. (Light), commanded by Capt. Timothy Touchette
• National Guard: Co. A, 769th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Alonzo R. Luce
• Reserve: HHQ, 412th Engr. Co., commanded by Maj. David L Weeks

1992

• Active: Co. C, 65th Engr. Bn., 25th Infantry Div. (Light), Shofield Barracks, HI, commanded by Capt. Richard Barrowman
• National Guard: Co. B, 769th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heayy),commanded by Capt. Luke Hall
• Reserve: Co. A, 391st Engr. Bn. (Cbt.)(Corps), commanded by Capt. Henry Chandler

1991

• Active: Co. A, 23rd Engr. Bn., Engr. Bde., 1st Armored Div., commanded by Capt. Billy G. Tollison
• National Guard: Co. D, 122nd Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. Thomas W. Stribling
• Reserve: Co. A, 391st Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. Harold L. Brady

1990

• Active: 70dl Engr. Co. (Topo.), 29th Engr. Bn. (Topo.), 45th Spt. Gp., Ft. Shafter, HI, commanded by Capt. Joseph J. Piek
• National Guard: Company B, 52th lEngr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), commanded by 1st Lt. Robert C. Kyger
• Reserve: Co. D, 854th Engr. Bn., HQ 1st Army, Ft. Meade, MD, commanded by Capt. Neal J. Skow

1989

• Active: Co. C, 9th Engr. Bn., 7th Engr. Bde., U.S. Army Europe, commanded by Capt. James 0. Dulling
• National Guard: Co. D, 153rd Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 109th Engr. Gp., South Dakota Army National Guard, commanded by Capt. Ralph J. Borkowski
• Reserve: Co. D, 844th Engr.Bn., (Cbt.) (Heavy), 412th Engr. Cmd., TN, commanded by Capt. Billy L. Ridley

1988

• Active: Co. A, 65th Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. Randall R. Russo
• National Guard: 200th Engr. Co., commanded by Capt. John H. Foley
• Reserve: Co. C, 391st Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Corps), commanded by Capt. Michael J. Silva

1987

• Active: Co. D, 44th Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Bobby N. Rakes, Jr. Army; HHC, 577th Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. Richard L. Gingras
• National Guard: Co. B, 141st Engr. Cbt. Bn.,commanded by Capt. Dale Adarns
• Reserve: HHC, 412th Engr. Cmd., commanded by Maj. Robert R. Bottin, Jr.

1986

• Active: Co. B, 249th Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Heavy), 18th Engr. Bde., commanded by Capt. Peter L. Weiland and Capt. Dirk Nelson
• National Guard: 116th Engr. Co. (CSE), commanded by Capt. John W. Penrod
• Reserve: 13th Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. Christopher Burton

1985

• Active: Co. B, 17th Engr. Bn., commanded by Capt. David B. Snodgrass
• National Guard: Co. C, 1249th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), commanded by Capt. Stephen C. Truesdell
• Reserve: Co. B, 458th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), commanded by Capt. Samuel W. Haag

1984

• Active: Co. B, 249th Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Heavy), commanded by Capt. KevinW. Trehey
• National Guard: Co. D, 141st Engr Cbt. Bn., North Dakota Army National Guard, commanded by Capt. Michael E. McNeill
• Reserve: 4O9th Engr. Co. (Panel Bridge), commanded by Capt. Thomas H. Bonorden

1983

• Active: Co. C, 249th Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Joseph V. Muscarella
• National Guard: Co. D, 1457th Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Corps), Utah Army National Guard, commanded by Capt. Dennis L. Tolman
• Reserve: Co. D, 411 dl Engr. Cbt. Bn. (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Paul M. Shintaku

1982

• Active: Co. D, 249th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), 18th Engr. Bde.
• National Guard: Co. C, 153rd Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Corps), South Dakota National Guard
• Reserve: HHC, 458th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Corps)

1981

• Active: Co. C, 78th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), VII Corps, commanded by Capt. David E. Schnabel
• National Guard: Co. B, 262nd Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) {Corps), Maine Army National Guard, commanded by Daniel L. Trembley
• Reserve: Co. D, 844th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), commanded by Capt. Worley W. Francisco

1980

• Active: Co. A, 65th Engr. Cbt. Bn., 25th Infantry Div., Schofield Barracks, HI, commanded by Capt. Thorns L. Charlson
• National Guard: Co. D, 1457th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.)(Corps), Utah Army National Guard, commanded by Capt. Clark Christensen
• Reserve: Co. B, 479th Engr. Bn {Cbt.) (Corps), U.S. Army Reserve, Massena, NY, commanded by Capt. Errol W. McLean

1979

• Active: 568th Engr. Co. (Cbt. Spt. Equip.), 559th Engr. Bn., 130th Engr. Bde., V Corps, USAREUR, commanded by Capt. Sheldon L. Jahn
• National Guard: 269th Engr. Co. (Const. Spt.) Florida Army National Guard, Live Oak, FL, commanded by Capt. James R. Taylor
• Reserve: Co. D, 467th Engr. Bn., 121st Army Reserve Command, Greenville, MS, commanded by Capt. Jerome C. Haftner

1978

• Active: Co. A, 12th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 8th Infantry Div., V Corps, USAREUR, commanded by Capt. Wyland E Leadbetter, Jr.
• National Guard: Co. C, 612th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), Ohio Army National Guard
• Reserve: 332nd Engr. Co. (Dump Truck), Kittanning, PA, commanded by Capt. Ernest M. Cooper

1977

• Active: Co. C, 547th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 130th Engr. Bde., V Corps, USAREUR, commanded by Capt. Richard A. Nance
• National Guard: 842nd Engr. Co. (Cbt. Spt.), 109th Engr. Bn., 109th Engr. Gp., South Dakota National Guard
• Reserve: HH Co., 315th Engr. Gp., 79th ARCOM

1976

• Active: Co. A, 293rd Engr. Bn. (Cbt.) (Heavy), 24th Engr. Gp. (Const.), USAREUR, commanded by Capt. Leon J .Lang
• National Guard: Co. B, 724th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), Wisconsin National Guard, commanded by Maj. Jerome J. Berard
• Reserve: 332nd Engr. Co. (DT), 99th ARCOM, commanded by Capt. Frank T. Prasenicka

1975

• Active: Co. B, lOth Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 3rd Infantry Div., commanded by Capt.Albert Kraus
• National Guard: Hqs. Co.I 1457th Engr. Bn. (Combat), Utah National Guard, commanded by Cmdr.. R.J.Skillicorn
• Reserve: Co. D, 463rd Engr. Bn. (Const.), 99th ARCOMI commanded by Capt. John E. Barnes

1974

• Active: Co. D, 8O2nd Engr. Bn., 2nd Engr. Gp., 8th U.S. Army, commanded by Capt. David E. Spaulding
• National Guard: Co. D, 1457th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), Utah National Guard, commanded by Capt. Quinn D. Cloward
• Reserve: Co. B, 458th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 99th ARCOM, 1st U.S. Army, commanded by Capt. Glenn L. Campbell

1973

• 370th Engr. Co. (Const. Spt.), 24th Engr. Gp. (Const.) I U.S. Army, Europe, commanded successively by Capt. Robert Potter and Capt. John W. Braden, Jr.

1972

• 518thCo. (Cbt.), 193rd Infantry Bde., Fort Kobbe, Canal Zone, commanded successively by Capt. Philip C. Gee and Capt. Garry V. Cooper

1971

• Co. A, 326th Engr. Bn., 101st Airborne Div. (Airmobile), commanded by Capt. Charles B. Yonn, III, and Capt. John T. Sevier, Vietnam

1970

• Co C, 8th Engr. Bn. (Airmobile), commanded by Capt. Frederick G. Betteridge and Capt. Donald J. Hejna, Vietnam

1969

• 87th Engr. Co.I 199th Infantry Bde., commanded by Capt. Robert J . Walters and Capt. Mark E Moran, Vietnam

• Co. C, 39th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 45th Engr. Gp., commanded by Capt. Philip H. lzard, Vietnam

1967

• 173rd Airborne Engr. Co., commanded by Capt. Glenn H. Lehrer and Capt. Thomas E. Weber, Vietnam

1966

• Co.A, 39th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), 45th Engr. Gp. (Const.), commanded by Capt. George P. Johnson, Vietnam

1965

• Co. A, 326th Engr. Bn., 101st Airborne Div., commanded by Capt. George T. Kimbro, Vietnam

1964

• 618th Engr. Co. (Light Equip.) (Airborne), 307th Engr. Bn., 82nd Airborne Div., commanded by Ist Lt. Daniel R. Schroeder, Ft. Bragg, NC

1963

• Co. A, 8th Engr. Bn. (Cbt.), commanded by Capt. J. H. Carnes, Jr., Korea

1962

• Co. B, 307th Engr. Bn. (Airborne Div.); commanded by Capt. Harry A. Hodges, Ft. Bragg, NC

1961

• 562nd Engr. Co. (Cbt.), commanded by Capt. Kermit C. Hoeft, U.S. Army, Alaska

1960

• 100th Engr. Co. (Float Bridge), commanded by Capt. Albert L.Schneider, Ft. Belvoir, VA

 

The Sturgis Medal is named in honor of Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis, Jr., U.S. Army.

Presented for outstanding contributions to military troop construction and/or base maintenance by demonstrated technical and leadership ability. First awarded in 1955.

Eligibility: One to an enlisted member of the Army active component, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard in these career fields: combat engineering, construction and utilities, power production, heavy equipment and maintenance, drafting, surveying, printing, special electrical devices instrument repairman, and reproduction repairman.

Nomination Criteria: Accomplishments and contributions to military troop construction and/or base maintenance by demonstrated technical and leadership ability.

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Past Sturgis Medal Recipients

• 2012
  National Guard: Sgt. Jeremy Frank Knudson, USA, 188th Engineer Company (Vertical)
  Army Reserves: Staff Sgt. James P. Bebeau, USA, 806th Engineer Company
  Active Army: Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Stacy, USA, 3rd Platoon, 584th Mobility Augmentation Company

• 2011
  National Guard: Sgt. Pierre R. Laroussini, ARNG
  Army Reserves: Staff Sgt. Connie Cavanaugh, USAR
  Active Army: Sgt. 1st Class Robert E. McEntire, USA

• 2010
  Active Army: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Thomas, USA
  National Guard: Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Stenger, ANG
  Army Reserves: Staff Sgt. Nathan T. Ryckman, USAR

• 2009
  Active: Sgt. first Class Ricardo Ranger, USA
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. Jason L. Moldan, USA
  National Guard: Sgt. First Class John E. Roberts, USA

• 2008
  Active: SFC(P) Marcus A. McClain, USA
  Reserve: SSG Jay L. Kochuga, USA
  National Guard: SSG Mark Welker, USA

• 2007
  Active: Sgt. 1st Class Travis Crow
  Reserve: Sgt. 1st Class Martin G. Durst
  National Guard: Staff Sgt. Rian R. Hofstad
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
  Active: Sgt. Scott Smullen
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. Ryan Patton
• 2003
  Active: Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Outten
  Reserve: Sgt. 1st Class David J. Varelas
  National Guard: Staff Sgt. David F. Schofield
• 2002
  Active: Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence W. Spradley
  Reserve: Sgt. 1st Class Bradley J. Schneier
  National Guard: No medal presented
• 2001
  Active: Sgt. 1st Class Paul L. Davis
  Reserve: Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Peters
  National Guard: Sgt. 1st Class Dale E. Kellhofer
• 2000
  Active: Staff Sgt. Nathan E. Magee
  Reserve: Sgt. 1st Class Michael Lay
  National Guard: Sgt. Timothy W. Brittain
• 1999
  Active: Sgt. 1st Class William R. Arthur
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. David M. Chamberlin
  National Guard: Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Vincent Mazouch
• 1998
  Active: Staff Sgt. Jerry R. Smith
  Reserve: Sgt Ist Class Ronney R. Oliveros
  National Guard: Sgt. Ist Class Kevin J. Keefe
• 1997
  Active: Staff Sgt. Walter C. Howell
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. Steven W. Rowland
  National Guard: Sgt. Ist Class Harley J. Schwind
• 1996
  Active: Sgt. Ist Class Todd M. Burnett
  Reserve: Staff Sgt. Marvin D. Curris, II
  National Guard: Sgt. Ist Class Jeffrey A. Berg
• 1995 Sgt. Ist Class Lamonte T. Redington
• 1994 Staff Sgt. Jay L. Rutherford
• 1993 Sgt. Ist Class Troy W. Whitman
• 1992 Staff Sgt. Brent A. Emerson
• 1991 Sgt. lst Class Leo Ross
• 1990 Sgt. Ist Class Curtis E. Lenhart
• 1989 Sgt. lst Class Wayne Roberts
• 1988 Staff Sgt. Paul D. Weber
• 1987 Sgt. Ist Class James R. Herrington
• 1986 Sgt. lst Class George R. St. Onge
• 1985 Sgt. Ist Class Dennis J. Ansay
• 1984 Staff Sgt. James A. Kochara
• 1983 Sgt. Ist Class Eugene Middleton
• 1982 Sgt. Ist Class (P) Michael L. McGuiggan
• 1981 Staff Sgt. Jackie L. Thomas
• 1980 Staff Sgt. Billy D. Miller
• 1979 Sgt. Ist Class Harold A. Lockwood
• 1978 Sgt. Ist Class Lanny R. Hodges
• 1977 Staff Sgt. Humberto A. McLaren
• 1976 Staff Sgt. James E. Skellion
• 1975 Sgt. Douglas R. Carron
• 1974 Sgt. Ist Class Charles E. Oliver

The Wheeler Medal is named in honor of Lt. Gen. Raymond A. Wheeler, U.S. Army.

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a civilian or military member of the Army. The medal was first awarded in 1955.

Criteria: Outstanding contributions to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development culminating in the year for which nominated.

Eligibility: Military or civilian member of Army, active, inactive or retired.

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Past Wheeler medal Recipients:

The SAME President's Medalwas first awarded in 1992.

Eligibility: Any person who was a member of the Society in the President's year in office.

Nomination Criteria: Outstanding leadership and accomplishment in support of the SAME Strategic Plan. Normally, one medal will be given to an RVP, one to a National Committee Chair and one to a member who the President desires to recognize with this high honor.

Nomination Process:There are no member nomination submissions accepted for this medal. The President and Executive Director determine awardees.

Past President's Medal Recipients

• 2012 Jennifer Fogg, CPF, F.SAME
  Capt. Jay Manik, P.E., F.SAME, USCG (Ret.)
  Lt. Col. Neal Wright, P.E., PMP, F.SAME, USA (Ret.)
• 2011 Julie Fisher, F.SAME
  Erin Ingersoll, CMP
  Chris Williams
• 2010 Benjamin Matthews
  Richard "Dick" J. Kochanek, F.SAME
  Ronald Hilton, P.E., F.SAME
• 2009 Peggy Craig
  Catherine J. Knudsen, F.SAME
  Mike Scarano, P.E., F.SAME
• 2008 Leveda Parton, F.SAME
  Julie Daniel
  Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Miller, USAF (Ret.)
• 2007 Jane Penny, P.E., F.SAME
  Gene Hubbard, P.E., CFM, SES
  Lt. Col. John Mullans, P.E., USA (Ret.)
• 2006 Donna M. Winkauf
  Lt. Col. Michael E. Duffy, P.E., F.SAME, CEC, USN
  Harold I. Rosen, Esq., F.SAME
• 2005 Rear Adm. Gary A. Engle, P.E., F.SAME, CEC, USN
  William A. Brown Sr., P.E., HAIA, F.SAME
  Col. Jimmy D. BAggett, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.)
• 2004 Lt. Col. Scott Prosuch, F.SAME, USA, (Ret.)
  Michael A. Zambrana, F.SAME
  Col. Josuelito "Joe" Worrell, F.SAME, USAF
• 2003 Col. John P. Selstrom, Jr., F.SAME, USAF, Ret.
  Suzanne M. Burke, AIA, NCARB
  Col. Gordon T Bratz, USA, Ret.
• 2002 Joseph A. Bocchino, USACE
  Nicholia Kolesnikoff
  Jane Sherman
• 2001 Dwight A. Beranek, P.E.
  Jerry W. Goff
  Maj. Gen. Pat M. Stevens IV, USA, Ret.
• 2000 David A. Diestelkamp, P.E.
  Stephen C. Reynolds
  Eileen F. Schulman
• 1999 Rear Adm. Donald L. Conner, CEC, USN, Ret.
  Maj. John Manley, USAFR
• 1998 Vice Adm. A. Bruce Beran, USCG, Ret.
  Brig. Gen. Forrest T. Gay III, USA, Ret.
  Col. Edward G. Rapp, USA, Ret.
• 1997 Capt. Albert J. Gravallese, USNR, Ret.
  Harry P. Rietman
  Maj. Gen. John F. Sobke; USA, Ret.
  John D. Wood
• 1996 James J. Riskowski
  Robert E. Stevens
• 1995 Lt. Col. Kenneth J. Haveman, USA, Ret.
  Thomas M. Reinarts
• 1994 Max O. Urbahn
  Roger J. Wozny, P.E.
• 1993 Wade H. Cockburn
  Brig. Gen. Walter O. Bachus, USA, Ret.
• 1992 Edwin P. Geesey
  Manning Seltzer, Esq.
  Col. Ron A. Torgerson, P.E., USAF, Ret.

The Toulmin Medal was created by Col. H.A. Toulmin, U.S. Army Air Corps, and first awarded in 1932. Two medals may be awarded annually—one to a Regular Member of SAME (including Life, NCO, Fully-Retired or Sustaining Member Representative) and one to a Young Member of SAME—based on quality of the article.

 

Eligibility:
In order for an article to be eligible for consideration for the Toulmin Medal:

All authors of an individual article in The Military Engineer must be a member of SAME prior to publication of the article. In the case of multiple authors of an article, the lead author of the winning article will be awarded the Toulmin Medal.

Nomination Criteria:
The published article must:

1. Contribute to the knowledge of military engineering or national security; and/or
2. Publicize and preserve the accomplishments of engineers in their missions throughout the world.

Nomination Process:
No nominations are accepted for this medal. A committee selects based on the articles published in The Military Engineer in the prior year.

Evaluation Criteria:
Articles that are eligible for the Toulmin Award and meet the nomination criteria will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the overall quality of the article including writing style, and the use of strong examples and real-life scenarios, up-to-date facts, sound approaches to solving problems and, where applicable, concise information that addresses the impact of the method, technology or system to users in the years ahead.

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Approved by the Board of Direction at the Fall 2003 Board Meeting, the Public Agency Award will commence Jan. 1, 2004, and is scheduled to be presented for the first time in May 2005.

Eligibility: Any federal, state, or local public agency that has maintained its membership for three or more years is eligible for the award. For federal agencies, the award is intended for a field organization, not the entire agency.

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Nomination Criteria:

• Extent to which the public agency appoints individuals to public agency representative positions for each Post affiliation;
• Extent to which the public agency participates in procurement opportunity briefings;
• Extent to which public agency representatives take on leadership positions at the Post level, including Board of Direction and standing/ad hoc committees;
• Extent to which public agency supports Young Member participation in Society activities and mentoring programs;
• Extent to which public agency supports K-12, College Outreach and community service activities;
• Extent to which the public agency participates in Small Business programs sponsored by The Society or federal agencies.

Nomination Process: One or more Posts may nominate a Public Agency meeting the eligibility criteria. Public agencies may not nominate themselves for the Public Agency Award.**The 2012 nominations deadline for the Public Agency Award has been extended to Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013.**

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Past Public Agency Award Recipients

• 2012 The Civil Engineer School, Air Force Institute of Technology
• 2011 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron
• 2010 Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency
• 2009 U.S. Air Force Academy
• 2008 U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, Civil Engineering
• 2007 Missouri University of Science & Technology
• 2005 City of San Antonio Public Works Department
• 2004 Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE)

The J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Award is named in honor of Lt. Gen. John W. Morris, USA (Ret.). The Award was first presented to an SAME Sustaining Member company in 1981.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the award, an SAME Sustaining Member company in the private sector must be a Sustaining Member of at least two or more SAME Posts in each of the previous five years. Nomination Criteria: The company will be evaluated based on the extent to which during the previous calendar year:

• The company appoints individuals to sustaining member representative positions for each Post affiliation.
• Company representatives take on leadership positions at the Post, Region and National level, including Board of Direction, standing committees and conference planning committees.
• Company supports Young Member participation in Society activities and mentoring programs.
• Company supports K-12, College Outreach and community service activities.
• The number of Posts supporting the nomination with validation of the company's participation during the past year (in the form of attached letters of support).
• The company advertises in SAME publications (The Military Engineer, and the print version of the Directory of Member Companies & Organizations).
• The company exhibited and sponsored activities/events at SAME National and Region Conferences.

Nomination Process: A company must nominate itself for the award. (Written referrals from Posts are welcome as part of the nomination package.) The nominations are due to SAME HQ on or before January 23.

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J.W. Morris Sustaining Member Award Past Recipients

 

The Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award was initiated in 2009; the first award took place at the 2010 Joint Engineer Training Conference.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the award, an SAME Sustaining Member company in the private sector must be a medium-sized company (101-2,499 employees) and be a Sustaining Member of at least two or more SAME Posts in each of the previous five years.

Nomination Criteria: The company will be evaluated based on the extent to which during the previous calendar year:

• The company appoints individuals to sustaining member representative positions for each Post affiliation.
• Company representatives take on leadership positions at the Post, Region and National level, including Board of Direction, standing committees and conference planning committees.
• Company supports Young Member participation in Society activities and mentoring programs.
• Company supports K-12, College Outreach and community service activities.
• The number of Posts supporting the nomination with validation of the company's participation during the past year (in the form of attached letters of support).
• The company advertises in SAME publications (The Military Engineer, and the print version of the Directory of Member Companies & Organizations).
• The company exhibited and sponsored activities/events at SAME National and Region Conferences.

Nomination Process: A company must nominate itself for the award. (Written referrals from Posts are welcome as part of the nomination package.) The nominations are due to SAME HQ on or before January 23.

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Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award Past Recipients

• 2012 Kleinfelder
• 2011 J.M. Waller Associates, INC.
• 2010 Stanley Consultants
• 2009 Woolpert

For calendar years 2001 and 2002, SAME presented a plaque to a Small Business under the auspices of the J.W. Morris Award. In 2003, the Board of Direction separated this award from the J.W. Morris Award and established new criteria. The new Robert B. Flowers Small Business Award was first presented in 2004 for calendar year 2003 and was named after former SAME President Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers (Ret.), USA in April 2004.

Eligibility: A company that has at least one Post Sustaining Membership in the past three years and is a Small Business in at least one NAICS category as of the date of nomination.

Nomination Criteria:

• Extent to which the company appoints individuals to sustaining member representative positions for each Post affiliation;
• Extent to which company SM representatives take on leadership positions at the Post level, including Board of Direction and committees;
• Extent to which the company supports K-12, College Outreach and community service activities;
• Extent to which the company participates in Small Business programs sponsored by The Society or public agencies;
• Extent to which the company exhibits and sponsors at SAME region and national conferences;
• Extent to which company supported Young Member participation in Society activities and mentoring programs.

Nomination Process: One or more Posts may nominate a company that meets the eligibility criteria, or if the RVP selects a Small Business of the Year from the Sustaining Member companies belonging to Posts in the region, the RVP may submit the company for the award. Companies may not nominate themselves. The President, CEO, or Owner of the Company being nominated shall submit a letter with the nomination indicating under which NAICS categories the company is considered a Small Business under the Federal guidelines published by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Post President or RVP nominating the Small Business for the award will ensure that the nomination package provides information to support some or all of the nomination criteria. Letters of endorsement from either a Post President or RVP, other than the one nominating the Company, are encouraged to support the nomination. The nomination must be received by SAME HQ by January 23.

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Robert B. Flowers Small Business Award Recipients

• 2012 ARGO Systems LLC
• 2011 H&S Environmental
• 2010 RORE Inc.
• 2009 S&A Environmental
• 2008 Custom Mechanical Systems Corp.
• 2007 LJB Inc.
• 2006 CAPE Inc.
• 2005 ETI Professionals Inc.
• 2004 EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc.
• 2003 Environmental Chemical Corporation (small business)
• 2002 ABMB Engineers Inc. (small business)
• 2001 Engineering Consulting Services Ltd.

Honorable Mention

• 2009 Kowalenko Consulting Group

 

SAME created the Academy of Fellows Mentoring Award in 2004 to recognize SAME Fellows for outstanding mentoring efforts. The first award was presented in March 2005.

In 2009, the SAME Board of Direction renamed the award the Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award in honor of the founder of the Academy of Fellows. Brig. Gen. Gerald C. “Jed” Brown, USA (Ret.), chaired the working group that formalized organizing the Fellows into an Academy in 1994 and served as the first chair of the Academy. Nearly all the workings of the Academy in place today were formulated under the leadership of Gen. Brown.

The Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award is inspired from the pledge the Fellows take when invested, which is:

I charge you to be a mentor. A Fellow sets and abides by the highest ethical standards. A Fellow espouses continual professional development. A Fellow shares knowledge of the professional with members and non-members.”

Eligibility: Candidate must be an active SAME member and Fellow.

Nomination Criteria: The nomination will be evaluated based in the following criteria:

• Advocate - Arrange for the mentee to participate in high- visibility activities within your organization and in SAME-sponsored events.
• Advisor - Communicate the formal and informal realities of career progression; recommend beneficial training; review mentee's professional development plan if he /she has one.
• Communicator - Establish an environment for open interaction with young members; act as a sounding board for ideas and career concerns.
• Coach - Teach managerial and technical skills; recommend specific behaviors for success; encourage Young Members to take leadership roles in SAME.
• Sponsor - Take Young Member to SAME meetings and introduce to collegues; connect Young Members with educational and employment opportunities.

Nomination Process: Nominations for this award must be made by an SAME member and endorsed by a Post President or member of the National Board of Direction, using the SAME nomination form. The Post President or member of the National Board of Direction endorsing the nomination will verify that the Fellow meets the eligibility criteria for the award, and that the nomination package provides information to support each of the nomination criteria and all required nominee information. The nominator is responsible for ensuring the package, with endorsement, is received at SAME HQ on or before January 23.

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Past Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award Recipients

• 2011 Gerald W. “Jerry” Adams, F.SAME
• 2010 Linda McKnight, F.SAME and Lt. Col. Scott Prosuch, F.SAME, USA (Ret.)
• 2009 Lt. Col. Mary Matthews Hains, P.E., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)
• 2008 Capt. D. Karin Lynn, P.E., F.SAME, USN (Ret.)
• 2007 Richard "Dick" Kochanek, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)
• 2006 Mr. Matthew Harvey, P.E., F.SAME
• 2005 Maj. Gen. Joseph A. "Bud" Ahearn, P.E., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)
• 2004 Lt. Col. Wendell L. "Buddy" Barnes, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.)