Special Awards Recipients

AUSA Leadership Excellence Award

This award is presented to the top Cadet in each Regiment, as determined by Regimental cadre board.

Cadet Cole Anderson, Western Illinois University

First Command Financial Services Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who best demonstrates the leadership traits necessary to encourage teamwork, improve unit cohesion, and reinforce mission accomplishment.

Cadet Chase Garza, Texas A&M University

USAA Warrior Ethos Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who best demonstrates the Army Profession, Ethics, and Officership while best exemplifying the warrior spirit.

Cadet Gillian Bedgood, University of Arizona

Armed Forces Bank Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who best demonstrates respect for other cultures and people by effectively utilizing the training scenarios to demonstrate a mastery of cross-cultural competencies as they relate to a complex environment.

Cadet Evelyn Ayers, George Institute of Technology

National Guard Association of the United States Award

This award is presented to the ARNG Cadet who demonstrates the most improvement in physical and mental preparedness for commissioning.

Cadet Destiney Mendez, Sam Houston State University

Reserve Organization of America Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who demonstrates the best reflection of the characteristics of Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness by demonstrating resilience and the lifelong pursuit of enhanced performance to cope with adversity, and best perform in stressful situations, and thrive in life.

Cadet Jake Walsh, Florida State University

Military Officer’s Association of America Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who demonstrates superior dedication to duty by accepting accountability for self and assigned unit through employment of team members while applying the fundamentals of leadership.

Cadet Alex Browder, University of Texas- Arlington

Military Order of the World Wars Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who best demonstrates the ability to evaluate, analyze, apply, and understand experiences and capabilities to solve tactical problem sets.

Cadet Christopher Jay, University of Oklahoma

Bold Leader Spirit Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques, inspirational leadership, and best demonstrates the spirit of a leader.

Cadet George Howlett, Brigham Young University- Idaho

Magellan Federal High Performer Award

This award is presented to the male and female Cadets who achieve the highest score on the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Cadet Sean Gordon, Michigan State University
Cadet Christina Simpson, Austin Peay State University

USAR Command Truman Citizen-Soldier Award

This award is presented to the top United States Army Reserve Cadet in each Regiment determined by the Regimental cadre board.

Cadet Matthew Russo, University of Florida

Patton Museum Foundation Award

This award is presented to the Cadet who took charge in a challenging situation, demonstrating confidence, boldness, dash and daring.

Cadet Micah Boyd, University of Mississippi

RECONDO Award Recipients

With a long and storied history, the Reconnaissance Commando (RECONDO) badge is awarded as a symbol of excellence in preparing for the rigorous and demanding conditions of Advanced Camp and achieving the highest levels of performance in Physical Fitness and Military Skills competencies during Cadet Summer Training.