Description

The MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY J. DREXEL BIDDLE MEDAL, was originally named the President’s Medal for service to the Association of the United States Army and later, the Biddle Medal.  It was renamed the President’s Medal once again in 1984.  Renamed the Biddle Medal again in 1999, it is awarded annually to the individual who has contributed most significantly to the advancement and mission of the Association of the U.S. Army during the period ending 30 June of each year.  Normally the recipient would be a member of the Association but this is not a requirement.

Criteria

1.  Awarded  annually  to  the  individual  who  has  contributed  most  significantly  to  the advancement and mission of the Association of the U.S. Army into the current calendar year.
2. Award will not be made to a nominee whose only contribution was incident to assigned duties as a uniformed member or civilian employee of the Army.
3. Elected or appointed Federal Government Officials (except Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army who have served multiple terms) are deferred from consideration to receive the award while in office.
4. Members of the AUSA Board of Directors are deferred from consideration to receive the award while serving on the board.
5. While it is desirable for the recipient be a member of the Association, there is no requirement that those nominated or selected be members.
6. Candidate must be present to accept the award at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

Candidate must be present to accept the award at the Association’s Annual Meeting

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