The Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award

For Excellence in Academic Programs. Cadets may only receive this award once. The awards program recognizes 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students (including home-schooled students) enrolled in AFJROTC programs. 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. 7.7.24.1. SASI may go on line at www.gocff.org/jrotc to nominate cadets for this award. Cadets must demonstrate the following personal characteristics to be eligible for nomination:

• Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming)

• Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment and self-confidence

• Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience and respect for customs)

• Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity and adaptability to change)

• Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions

• Shows the potential and desire to pursue a military career

• Rank in the top 5% in his/her AS class with a grade average of A or numerical equivalent

• Rank in the top 15 % of his/her academic class

• Demonstrates a positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school)