1. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.

The Association has established this certificate to provide the National President a means of recognizing a special service to the Association by distinguished persons, government agencies or private organizations. Any recipient may subsequently be awarded additional certificates. The National President can award this certificate without a vote by the National BOD.

2. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT.

The Association has established this certificate to provide the National Headquarters a means of recognizing meritorious service to the Association by members, who have made significant contributions to the Association at the National, Region and Chapter levels. Award of this certificate is subject to the following provisions and conditions.

• a. The request for issuance of this certificate must be in writing, signed by a National Officer, member of the National Board of Directors, Region President or Chapter President, and must contain the specific citation to be used on the certificate. Supporting justification is desired but not required.
• b. May be awarded only to members of the Association.
• c. Any recipient may subsequently be awarded additional certificates.
• d. The National BOD must approve the issue of this certificate.
• e. The President of the Association will sign the certificate.
• f. Procurement and cost of the certificate will be borne by the National Headquarters.

3. CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

The association has established this certificate to recognize academic achievement on the part of any Warrant Officer. The certificates are provided, upon request, to the academic department of any recognized Army school.

4. CHAPTER/REGION CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Regions and Chapters may develop and procure their own certificates to recognize the achievements and/or service of members, non-members and supporting organizations or activities. The design of such certificates must be approved by the National Board of Directors to insure the Association’s high standards of professionalism are maintained. Such certificate may be awarded by region/chapter officials without approval or reporting to the Association Headquarters.