Purpose
To recognize the distinguished achievements and service of individuals who promote the objectives and purposes of the Adjutant General’s Corps as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.
Eligibility
Senior Officers / Warrant Officers, Senior Noncommissioned Officers, and Senior Civilians who normally would “not” be members of the Adjutant General’s Corps, nor affiliated with the Adjutant General’s Corps, when the recommendation is submitted. Also, persons who have provided significant support to the Adjutant General’s Corps are also eligible. Personnel may only receive this award one time.
Criteria
The Major General Horatio Gates Honorary Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement and service to the Adjutant General’s Corps, or Army Human Resources mission for introducing or significantly supporting new HR methods, improved techniques, and innovations to increase the efficiency of the United States Army while promoting high standards of proficiency; providing a forum for the mutual exchange and discussion of ideas and information of interest; promoting esprit-de-corps, cooperation and tradition; promoting leadership and enhancing military preparedness to meet the nation’s defense requirements; making improvements in the fields of personnel, administration, and human resources management, as well as postal operations, public affairs, recruiting and retention; and for researching, recording and perpetuating an understanding of the history of the Adjutant General’s Corps and the Association.
History
Horatio Gates was the first Adjutant General of the Army. A gold medal was presented to Major General Horatio Gates by a Congressional resolution to commemorate his victories over the British in the Battles of Bennington, Fort Stanwix, and Saratoga.
These three key battles prevented the British from occupying the strategic Hudson Valley and isolating New England from the other colonies during the Revolutionary War. A replica of the original Gold Medal honors Gates’ service and leadership.
Cost
$40.00, borne by the Recommending Authority.
The price includes Medal Set and Shipping. Shipping includes First Class or Priority. You can purchase a Medal Set and Shipping at the following link: MG Horatio Gates Honorary Medal
Note the following:
- Before purchasing any AGCRA medal set, please “confirm” award approval with the AGCRA VP, Awards by emailing Awards@agcra.com.
- Expedited, Express, or Overnight shipping costs are extra – contact Awards@agcra.com for details.
- This award will not be shipped until approved by the AGCRA National Executive Council.
Recommending Procedures
Any person having firsthand knowledge of an individual’s achievement and service, which meets the above criteria, can recommend that individual for this award.
Recommendations, in AGCRA award nomination format (AGCRA Award Nomination Form), will be forwarded by email (preferred method) to the AGCRA NEC Vice-President for Awards at Awards@agcra.com. The VP, Awards will verify membership status, check the recommendation against the award criteria, place the recommendation before the NEC for approval, and then process the award certificate and medal. The award recommendation must arrive as soon as possible but no later than 30 days prior to the requested presentation date.
The memorandum must contain contributions to the Adjutant General’s Corps or the Army Human Resources mission, as well as the desired presentation date. The recommendation must be endorsed by the local AGCRA Chapter President. If there is not a local Chapter in your area, a senior Adjutant General Officer will endorse the recommendation. If a senior Adjutant General Officer is not available, then a senior Human Resources professional can endorse the recommendation.
Once the award has been voted by the National Executive Council and approved, payment may be made via the awards link using a credit or debit card (preferred method). Exceptions for payment method are on a case-by-case basis. The AGCRA VP, Awards (Awards@agcra.com) can only process credit or debit card transactions for AGCRA award payments.
Approval Process
The National Executive Council will review award recommendations and base their vote on the merits of the achievement and service. For the approval of the recommendation, a simple majority of the members of the National Executive Council present and voting is required.
Certificates for approved recommendations will be provided to the President of the Association for authenticating signature. When signed, the certificate and medal will be mailed to the recommending authority. If mailing has to be expedited, recommending authority will cover the costs.
Announcement
Award recipients will be published in “1775″ and on the official AGCRA website.
Presentation
Presentation of medals and certificates will be made with an appropriate air of formality and at fitting ceremonies such as AG Balls, anniversary celebrations of the Adjutant General’s Corps, or AGCRA Chapter activations, activities, or retirement ceremonies.
Recording
All awards will be recorded by entering the recipient’s name, rank, and unit in a database maintained by the VP for Awards. This database will be reviewed as part of the approval process.
Revocation
In the unlikely event that information becomes known that a fraudulent award has been made, or dishonorable conduct is substantiated, the National Executive Council can revoke this award, annotate the database, and notify the individual of the action.
