1. This is a reminder of the February 16, 2009, deadline for nominations of awards authorized by the National Guard Association of Tennessee. These awards are:

 a.  The NGAT Minuteman Award.
 b.  The NGAT Outstanding Service Award.
 c.  The NGAT Plaque of Achievement.
 d.  The NGAT Certificate of Appreciation.

2. Enclosure #1 is an example format letter to be used in making a recommendation for a NGAT award.  The information contained in this format must be utilized in each recommendation for an award.

3. Any member of the National Guard Association of Tennessee or the commander of any Tennessee National Guard unit may submit a recommendation for any award considered appropriate.  To avoid duplication and to effect coordination, it is requested that all recommendations for awards be forwarded through the respective chain of command (battalion and major command).  The chain of command is then requested to comment appropriately on each recommendation.

4. Recommendations should be forwarded to the National Guard Association of Tennessee, ATTN:  Awards Committee, 4332 Kenilwood Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-4401.  Nominations for awards should be submitted so as to arrive no later than February 16, 2009, in order that the Awards Committee may take the necessary action prior to the Annual Conference which is scheduled March 13-15, 2009 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel.

5. The purpose of the Awards Program of the National Guard Association of Tennessee is to recognize the activities of units and Guard members of the state of Tennessee on a competitive basis in order to stimulate interest, efficiency and esprit' de corps.  These trophies and awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in recognition of achievements and periods of meritorious service.

Download the full awards program letter:  2009 Awards Letter (PDF)