The Citadel

The award is presented to a freshman or sophomore cadet who is contracted in one of The Citadel ROTC departments, who displays scholastic excellence, military proficiency, leadership qualities, and dedication to mission.

The Henry Dale Smith Public Speaking Award is an annual recognition of the cadet who wins the Corps-wide speaking competition.

The Daughters of the American Colonists Silver Bowl Award is presented by the Daughters of the American Colonists to the graduating cadet with the best record in conduct and discipline during the cadet's time at The Citadel.

The Reuben B. Pitts, III, Memorial Award is given to the second class cadet who is selected by classmates as showing the greatest concern for the well-being of others.

The Col. Joseph E. Perkins Honor Committee Award is presented to a member of the honor committee in recognition of invaluable service to the Corps of Cadets by upholding and promoting the high ideals of The Citadel honor system.

The award is presented to one Naval ROTC student who has not only excelled in academics and military performance but is the number one student who has been selected to serve in the submarine community as a Naval officer.

The award is presented to the cadet who has best shown through his or her superior historical scholarship an exceptional understanding of and a respect for our founding forefathers and revolutionary patriots and their sacrifices as well as those who have defended our nation since that time.

The Navy League Sword in Honor of B.G. William Lee Smith is awarded to a Marine Corps option cadet or active duty student who has demonstrated superior academic and leadership skills during four years at The Citadel.

The Navy League Sword in Honor of Captain H. Carl Josephson & Family is awarded to a Navy option cadet or active duty student who has demonstrated superior academic and leadership skills during four years at The Citadel.

The award is presented to a male and female cadet who has shown outstanding performance in non-varsity athletics. The criteria include athleticism, sportsmanship, and spirit of competition.

The Robert G. Miller Memorial Sword is awarded to either a Navy midshipman or officer candidate who has excelled in a Navy battalion leadership position, devoted their time to public service, and is in the top 25% of his or her graduating class.

The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Award is presented to a senior cadet who has excelled in ROTC, leadership, and the study of military history.

The CNO Distinguished Midshipman Graduate award was established to honor those naval reserve officers training Corps midshipmen who demonstrate the highest standards of leadership, scholarship, and military performance.

The award is presented to an outstanding first class cadet who exemplifies the traits of leadership, scholastic achievement, conduct and participation in cadet and college activities.

The McAlister Student Activities Award is presented to the first class cadet who has made the greatest contribution to the department of cadet activities.

The General George C. Marshall Award recipient must be the top graduating senior from the cadet battalion, have completed the leadership development and assessment course and have demonstrated leadership and scholastic qualities that epitomize the career of General George C. Marshall.

The Lt. Dan Malcomb, Jr. Memorial Sword is given in memory of Lt. Malcomb, United States Marine Corps and Citadel Class of 2001.

The Brigadier General James E. Mace Leadership Award is presented to a first class cadet being commissioned in the military who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the day-to-day running of the Corps of Cadets.

The John Paul Jones Award recognizes a Navy ROTC midshipman second class who has demonstrated leadership excellence and military bearing personifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our naval forefathers.

The award is presented to the rising first class cadet who portrays outstanding leadership ability, academic standing, and devotion to duty.

The award is presented to a first class cadet who best displays strong character, love of fellow man, patriotism, loyalty, and devotion to The Citadel.

The award is presented to the first class cadet who throughout his or her cadet career made the greatest contribution as a Christian cadet on the athletic field and to the spiritual life of the Corps of Cadets.

The award is presented to the graduating first class cadet who has been selected by classmates for showing the most tact, consideration, and courtesy to fellow cadets.

On May 9, 2015, 118 individuals graduated with advanced degrees from The Citadel Graduate College.

The award is presented annually by the South Carolina division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, to the member of the first class who is most outstanding in leadership and who makes the greatest contribution to The Citadel while a cadet.

This award is presented annually to the rising senior Air Force contract cadet who has excelled in academics and leadership and must exemplify the values and attributes of Captain Hall: integrity, loyalty, strength of character, honor, dedication, leadership, and service before self.

The award is presented to the first honor graduate in memory of Cadet Dubose who was a citizen soldier, first honor graduate and ranking cadet of the Class of 1855.

The Todd L. Dorney Award is presented to an Army contract cadet ranked in the top 10% of his or her class. The cadet must also have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and exemplify qualities of leadership and respect of peers.

The LTC Harvey M. Dick Official U.S. Army Sword is awarded in recognition of the superior academic and leadership skills which the recipient has demonstrated as a cadet.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society leadership award is presented to the graduating first class cadet considered the most outstanding in the performance of cadet and military activities who will be commissioned into the Armed Forces.