Process

ELIGIBILITY:
A Military Installation may apply for the Academy Gold Medal Armed Forces Recreation Award if it is recognized by the Branch of Service and the Office of Secretary of Defense as a Military Installation providing recreational opportunities for military personnel and other eligible patrons, as directed by DoD instructions 1015.10 Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Programs (excluding Child Care). See DoD instructions for details: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/101510p.pdf.

Application

    There are multiple parts to the application process. Review and complete all parts of the application. There is a supplement submission for finalists.

    Armed Forces Application is provided in PDF format for viewing. Only the online version will be the acceptable format for the application process.

    ERRATA - Changes in the on-line version

    Online Application
    Entering your online application may be done in several sessions. Once you have entered your name and email address a file has been created for your application. To return to your application, follow the instructions.

  • Application closed

Deadlines

  • Award applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 31, 2013!
  • Online Application/Program Brochure Deadline
  • Service Representative Notified at time of submission.
  • Week of April 29 - Notification of Finalists -Notifications delayed until May 31
  • July 12, 2013 - Deadline for finalists Strategic/Master Plan (No Video required)

    Service Representatives Responsible

  • Army: Sandra Nordenhold
  • Navy: John Prue
  • Marine Corps: Robin Vannes
  • Air Force: D. Phil Heeg
  • Coast Guard: Robert Davis

Notifications
Sign up for updates regarding the Armed Forces Recreation Gold Medal Award. This email service is provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers as a courtesy to those interested in the Armed Forces application process and will not be used for any marketing purposes. Email received from this service will be used for application notices and other communications (such as best practices) from the Armed Forces Recreation Network Board.

Inform Others
Send A Message. Let others know about the site by sending an email message about the Gold Medal Program available for the military.

Helpful hints:
Download a copy of the PDF file for your use. Use PDF to create your application in a word processing, then cut, copy, and paste into the online application before the deadline. The online application will require that you create a password and use your email address as your login procedure.


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Created: October 2011
Updated: January 2013