AWARDS

1. Meritorious Achievement Award Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act.

2. Distinguished Unit Award Awarded to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Distinguished Unit status.


1. Meritorious Achievement Award Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act.
13. Academic Award
Awarded when earned to each cadet in good standing who has met any of the following: Honor Roll/Academic Team Member or completed NJROTC sponsored SAT/ACT preparation course
14. Exemplary Personal Appearance
Awarded twice yearly to all cadets that wear their uniform on all required occasions and have an average of 90% + on inspection and not received an inspection grade below an "A". (this award can be received 3 times in a year based on the results of the NJROTC Area Manager during annual inspection)
15. Physical Fitness Award
Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds physical fitness standards to be given to you at a later time.
16. Participation Award
Awarded when earned to all cadets earning one hour or more participation in at least three separate, non-social NJROTC sponsored events or activities (to include ushering at school events, flag detail, attendance at drill, field/athletic meets, and attendance on field trips).
17. Unit Service Award
Unit Service and each subsequent award is earned when a cadet performs superior service to unit. The award may be for sustained service at a level above that normally required of other cadets or it may be for a specific act(s) of superior service.
18. Community Service Award
Community Service ribbons and each subsequent NJROTC award are earned after 12 hrs of properly documented volunteer service.
19. Drill Team Award
The drill team ribbon may be awarded to all cadets that earn 3 drill team pts, which include parades, meets, and other performances.
20. Color Guard Award
Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has performed as a member of the color guard for 3 events.
21. Rifle Team Award
Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has entered competition including all air-operated weapons.
22. Orienteering Award
Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has entered competition.
23. Recruiting Award
Awarded when earned to any cadet that is instrumental in the enrollment of two students or is part of a recruiting effort.
24. Basic Leadership Award
Awarded to any cadet upon completion of Basic Leadership Training, Leadership Academy or similar training approved by the area manager.
25. Sea Cruise Award
Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway).
1. Meritorious Achievement Award
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act.
2. Distinguished Unit Award
Awarded to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Distinguished Unit status.
3. Distinguished Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude.
4. Honor Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement in school.
5. Cadet Achievement Award
Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance.
6. Unit Achievement Award
Awarded to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Unit Achievement status as determined by the Area Manager. Awarded only to those units that demonstrated exceptional performance but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status.
Aptitude Award
Awarded to the top 10% of the cadets based on evaluation of academic performance of assigned jobs, conduct, unit involvement, attendance, and overall aptitude.
8. NS IV Outstanding Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
9. NS III Outstanding Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
10. NS II Outstanding Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
11. NS I Outstanding Cadet Award
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
12. Exemplary Conduct Award
Awarded early to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the year.