As outlined on their homepage the NGAUS Awards Program recognizes outstanding National Guard men and women, as well as individuals and organizations outside of the Guard, who have made significant efforts to help advance NGAUS and its mission. As outlined below in the list of winners for the past ten years, Mississippi has a strong tradition of service on the national level with individuals recognized each year for their contributions to their fellow Service members. Please take time to visit the NGAUS Awards Page for more information on the individual awards and their significance.
2023
Harry S. Truman Award
U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly, Mississippi
Patrick Henry Award
State Sen. Briggs Hopson, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Terrence J. Lynch, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles A. Walls, Mississippi
2022
Patrick Henry Award
State Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter, Mississippi
State Sen. Dean Kirby, Mississippi
Nathan Upchurch, Mississippi
Valley Forge Certificate
Maj. James Kevin Polk, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Thomas M. Brewer, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dustin P. Robinson, Mississippi
2021
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi
Patrick Henry Award
State Rep. Manly Barton, Mississippi
Anne Hall Brashier, Mississippi
Rodney Hall, Mississippi
State Rep. John Read, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Deandre K. Eiland, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Billy W. Poe, Mississippi
2020
Harry S. Truman Award
Senator Roger Wicker, Mississippi
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves, Mississippi
Patrick Henry Award
Chawetta Johnson, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt Adam C. Wright, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Samuel G. Vaught, Mississippi
2019
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly, Mississippi
Patrick Henry Award
State Rep. Philip Gunn, Mississippi
Bobby Morgan, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
CPT Jeremiah R. Malmberg, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel L. Box, Mississippi
2018
Patrick Henry Award
Tyson Mabry, Mississippi
State Senator David Parker, Mississippi
Meritorious Service Award
Cathy Northington, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. John P. Garrett, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clyde Gardner, Mississippi
2017
Patrick Henry Award
Kenny Ellis, Mississippi
State Rep. Mac Huddleston, Mississippi
Patrick Large, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Christopher L. Stump, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Russell Williams, Mississippi
2016
Distinguished Service Medal
Maj. Gen. Augustus Collins, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. James M. Bunyard, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sarah L. Smith, Mississippi
2015
Patrick Henry Award
State Senator Haskins Montgomery, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Brannon Poland, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert S. Malloch, Mississippi
2014
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Frank Monterrosa, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rachel C. Henson, Mississippi
2013
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Phillip L. Moseley, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard A. Seal, Mississippi
2012
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary L. Bedwell, Mississippi
2011
Meritorious Service Award
Sgt. 1st Class Billy J. Inmon, Mississippi
Meritorious Service Certificate
Sgt. 1st Class Waylon Barnes, Mississippi
Sgt. 1st Class Robert D. Gregory, Mississippi
Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott K. McLellan, Mississippi
2010
Meritorious Service Award
Lt. Col. Rodney Harris, Mississippi
Col. James W. Jackson (Ret.), Mississippi
Lt. Gen. James D. Polk (Ret.), Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Eric J. McElhenney, Mississippi
2009
Patrick Henry Award
State Senator William G. Hewes, Mississippi
Distinguished Service Medal
Maj. Gen. Howard L. Goodwin (Ret.), Mississippi
Meritorious Service Award
Lt. Col. Richard A. Berryhill, Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
Capt. Jeremy R. Parker, Mississippi