Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award

Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition. 7.7.16.1. This award annually recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program. Each cadet must:

• Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in LDR activities or community projects.

• Demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of class.

• Demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism.

• Not have been previous recipients of this award.

7.7.16.2. The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction at any time during the calendar year. With a 30- day notice, a representative of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction will make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction. The star worn on the ribbon must be procured with private or unit funds and will not be furnished by the sponsoring organization.