All Services - ROTC Awards Banquet

Despite the ROTC Banquet’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 situation, the NDIA Michigan Chapter, AUSA Arsenal of Democracy and Women in Defense (WID) Michigan’s Chapter still want to recognize all of the Michigan ROTC Cadets and Midshipmen for all of their hard work and dedication, while wishing them continued success in the future.

Cancelled for 2021

Awarded to the Freshman Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement.

Awardee	School	Branch
Ian Barnes (4.0)	UofM	Army
Mary Muter (4.0)	UofM	Airforce
Owen Young (4.0)	UofM	Airforce
Joseph Ryan (3.92)	UofM	Airforce
Dahlia Evans (3.86)	UofM	Airforce
Connor Fox (3.80)	UofM	Airforce
John Hager (3.85)	UofM	Airforce
Rachel Ivy (3.77)	UofM	Airforce
Askay Jalluri (3.86)	UofM	Airforce
James Maddock (3.75)	UofM	Airforce
Tanner Wilkins	Central Michigan University	Army
Gendera, Andre	EMU	Army
Ness, Carly K.	Western Michigan University	Army
Scholz, Cody	MTU	AF

Awarded to the Sophmore Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement.

Awardee	School	Branch
Anna Schneider	UofM	Army
Aiden Zick	Ferris State University	Army
Dougherty, Micayla	EMU	Army
Cobb, Suenomi N.	Western Michigan University	Army
Drechsler, Nicholas	MTU	AF
Mallory Dawes	UofM	AF
Jacob Maschino	UofM	AF
Daniel Cox	UofM	AF
Leesa Tymofichuk	UofM	AF
Cole Whidden	UofM	AF
Ciarra Magnuson	UofM	AF

Awarded to the Junior Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement.

Awardee	School	Branch
Adam Magistro	UofM	Airforce
William Tampke	UofM	Army
Chad Buike	Ferris State University	Army
MacLean, Ainsley	Central Michigan University	Army
Upright, Christopher	Western Michigan University	Army
Wilkes, Charlotte	MTU	AF
Oleksy, Natalia	EMU	Army

Awarded to the Senior Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement.

Awardee	School	Branch
James Lin	UofM	Army
Anja Bliss	Central Michigan University	Army
Dunivant, Autumn	EMU	Army
Watson, Charles W.		Army
Woelffer, Leigha	MTU	AF
Sawyer Hodson	UofM	AF
Veronica Hindelang	UofM	AF
Roy Hagglund	UofM	AF
Dominic Ramire	UofM	AF
Jacob Mullin	UofM	AF

Association of the United States Army Award
Awarded to the Army ROTC Cadets demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, achievement, proficiency, scholastic excellence and participation in extra-curricular college activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Ethan Richards	UofM	Army
Laine Kreykes	Central Michigan University	Army
Kilgore, Kaitlyn	EMU	Army
Finstrom, Joshua	Ferris State University	Army
Venhuizen, Harm	Western Michigan University	Army

Awarded to the Air Force Cadets and Navy Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, achievement, proficiency, scholastic excellence and participation in extra-curricular college activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Scott LeGwen	UofM	Airforce
Rake, Andrea	MTU	AF

General Dynamics Land Systems Award
Awarded to the outstanding Army ROTC Cadets who have maintained excellence in science, academic achievement and demonstrated integrity and leadership.

Awardee	School	Branch
Ethan Lacy	UofM	Army
Darryl Williams	Central Michigan University	Army
Washburn, Jacob	EMU	Army
VanArendonk, Grace V.	Western Michigan University	Army

National Defense Industrial Association Award
The outstanding Air Force Cadets and Navy Midshipmen who have maintained excellence in science academic achievement and demonstrated integrity and leadership.

Awardee	School	Branch
Adam Magistro	UofM	Airforce
Geroge Rushlau	MTU	AF

Awarded to the retiring ROTC Group/Battalion Commanders, December 2018

Awardee	School	Branch
Sofia Calderon	UofM	Army
Gabriella Rathmann	UofM	Airforce
Cadet Darryl Williams	Central Michigan University	Army
Nemchak, Jonathan	EMU	Army
Watson, Charles W.	Western Michigan University	Army
Petermann, Tyler	MTU	AF

Awarded to the retiring ROTC Group/Battalion Commanders, May 2019

Awardee	School	Branch
Robert Beverage	UofM	Army
Domic Ramier	UofM	Airforce
Anja Bliss	Central Michigan University	Army
Smitt, David	EMU	Army
Jessup, Hannah	Western Michigan University	Army
Alexandra Noles	MTU	AF

The Association of the United States Army Saber Award
Awarded to the Distinguished Army Cadet in the State of Michigan demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Caleb M. Goodell	Western Michigan University	Army

Colonel Russell Paquette Sword
Sponsored by Navistar Defense
Awarded to the Distinguished United States Marine Corps Midshipman in the State of Michigan demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Jacob Ballard	U of M

The General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Award
Sponsored by Technologies Ventures Inc.
Awarded to the Distinguished Air Force Cadet in the State of Michigan demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Logan Thomas	MTU	AF

Unmanned Systems Award
Sponsored by Great Lakes System and Technology, LLC
Awarded to the cadets or midshipmen who make the largest contribution to his service in unmanned systems through either operational assignments or academic class work. - See further instructions below.

Awardee	School	Branch
Adam Magistro	UofM	Airforce
Wright, Keira	MTU	AF

Awarded Top female cadet in the State of Michigan demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities

Awardee	School	Branch
Rose Lees	UofM	Airforce
Kaja Baran	UofM	Army
Gonzalez, Molly	WMU	Army
Rake, Andrea	MTU	AF

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