Gibson Veteran Transition Medal

Gibson Veteran Transition Medal

The Gibson Veteran Transition Medal is awarded to an SAME member in recognition of superior efforts in assisting uniformed personnel transition to the private sector. The medal is named in honor of COL Edward Gibson, F.SAME, USA (Ret.) for his unmatched support and commitment to helping America’s heroes achieve professional success in their post-service careers.

Eligibility

Must be a SAME member for at least 5 years.

Nomination Criteria

Must demonstrate excellence in at least ONE of the following areas:

• One on one veteran support:  this member is well known at the Post, Region, or National levels for providing trusted transition counseling or advice through formal means (established Post events, partner events, mentor/sponsor programs, etc…).

• Post Program Champion: this member has established, maintained, or transformed an ongoing program at the Post level that supports veteran transition to the A/E/C industry or trades.

• National Level Support: this member supports a relevant COI, Task Force, or effort to support veteran transition through national efforts such as assisting with the Transition Workshop regularly, establishing national-level programs maintained through COIs, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships that support veteran transition, or by initiating new, national level veteran transition support.

• Skilled Technical Workforce: this person has directly led and supported efforts, long term (not one time), to address the talent shortage using transitioning service members.  This may be through credential – curriculum bridging for services, Trade and Labor Union training programs or through formal awareness and education programs championed by the nominee.

Nomination Process

Nominations for this award must be made by a Society member and endorsed by a current Post President or member of the National Leadership Assembly, using the Society nomination online platform. The individual endorsing the nomination will verify that the individual meets the eligibility criteria for the award, and that the nomination package provides all required information on the nominee and detailed information to support one or more of the four nomination criteria for the nominee.  The nominator is responsible for ensuring the package, with endorsement, is complete and submitted online to SAME National by the deadline.