Shaping the future leaders of tomorrow
Tarpon Springs Post 46 JROTC/ROTC PROGRAM
Awards & Medals
Awards & Medals
The medals and ribbon bars have been approved for wear by the Department of Defense and Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Also, criteria for these decorations have been officially approved and are published in each of the Service regulations.
These medals, recognize Military and Scholastic Excellence. They are available for presentation to Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force ROTC cadets at any college, university, or high school. Medals may be obtained through Florida Emblem Sales and/or National Emblem Sales.
Please keep in mind when ordering these medals from National Emblem Sales, it can take up to 2-3 weeks for your medals to arrive. Plan accordingly for awards ceremonies.
We offer many medals in three different categories: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Please see our Youth Award Medal Brochure for specific medal requirements.
Scholarships
JROTC-ROTC Cadet of the Year
Prizes:
- 1ST Place – $2,500
- 2nd Place – $1,500
- 3rd Place – $1,000
- 4th Place – $500
Eligibility:
- Student must be a member of a Florida high school approved JROTC unit.
- The student must be in their senior year of an accredited Florida high school.
- Only one student from each high school JROTC unit will be accepted. The Senior Military Instructor is responsible for choosing the cadet to receive the application.
Application Must Include:
- A letter of recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the JROTC unit telling why this cadet should be selected for scholarship over all others.
- A computer-generated copy of the cadet’s military record must be attached to the application. The record must include Ranks, Jobs, Awards and Events.
- High School Record form completed by a school official.
- Certification form signed by student and guardian.
Deadline for submission: received by March 1st of the current school year.
The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs across the country. Legion posts are urged to present medals available through American Legion Emblem Sales to the top JROTC and ROTC students in their area. During the 2000 Spring Meetings, the Legion’s National Executive Committee passed Resolution No. 20, which encourages Legion departments to establish Outstanding JROTC Cadet of the Year programs, and Resolution No. 11, urging Legion departments, districts, and posts to present American Legion ROTC medals to requesting colleges and high schools in their states.