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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.

April 3, 2020 Cancelled for 2020

Troy Marriott

Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Freshman Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement

Awardee	School	Branch
Micayla Dougherty	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Nicholas Drechsler	Michigan Technologial University	Air Force
Mia Fairchild	Michigan Technological University	Army
Wiley Gillam	University of Michigan	Army
Madison Keegan	Michigan State University	Army
Tanner Orweller	Western Michigan University	Army
Andrew Szczechowski	Central Michigan University	Army
Jack Teichman	Northern Michigan University	Army

Sophmore Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement

Awardee	School	Branch
Dylan Bilicki	Northern Michigan University	Army
Joel Funston	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Matthew Garno	Michigan State University	Army
Caleb Grulke	Michigan Technological University	Army
Ben Jachalke	Central Michigan University	Army
Noah Kitzman	Western Michigan University	Army
Ethan Lacy	University of Michigan	Army
Andrew Zampaloni	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

Junior Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement

Awardee	School	Branch
Everhett Biland	Michigan Technological University	Army
Samuel Hawkins	Michigan Technological University	Air Force
Callie Keller	Michigan State University	Army
Jason Kopp	University of Michigan	Army
Kyle Maki	Northern Michigan University	Army
David Smitt	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Nolan Rowland	Central Michigan University	Army
Charles Watson	Western Michigan University	Army

Senior Cadets and Midshipmen demonstrating the most outstanding academic achievement

Awardee	School	Branch
Joseph Agro	Michigan State University	Army
Gabrielle Beaubien	Western Michigan University	Army
Kyle Blaedow	Michigan Technological University	Army
Zachary Chapman	University of Michigan	Army
Evan Meekhoff	Central Michigan University	Army
Ashlee Simpkins	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Eric Tracy	Michigan Technological University	Air Force
Zachary Truxton	Northern Michigan University	Army

AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Award
Army ROTC Cadets demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, achievement, proficiency, scholastic excellence and participation in extra-curricular college activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Bryce Gandy	Western Michigan University	Army
Joshua Gosseck	Northern Michigan University	Army
Caitlin Marchand	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Andrew Smolinski	Ferris State University (CMU)	Army
Mark Wallach	Michigan Technological University	Army
Celeste Worley	Michigan State University	Army

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
Logan Thomas	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

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

Awardee	School	Branch
Janelle Barnes	Northern Michigan University	Army
Lucas Catron	Michigan Technological University	Army
Brian Dykstra	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Madeline Luurtsema	Central Michigan University	Army
Joseph Gardner	Michigan State University	Army
Madeline Willis	Western Michigan University	Army
Alex Zhang	University of Michigan	Army

NDIA Michigan Chapter Award
Air Force Cadets and Navy Midshipmen who have maintained excellence in science academic achievement and demonstrated integrity and leadership.

Awardee	School	Branch
Leigha Woelffer	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

Retiring ROTC Group/Battalion Commanders December 2019

Awardee	School	Branch
James Close	University of Michigan	Army
Ainsley MacLean	Central Michigan University	Army
Lane Martin	Michigan State University	Army
Elijah Shell	Western Michigan University	Army
Jared Thiele	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

Retiring ROTC Group/Battalion Commanders May 2020

Awardee	School	Branch
Ian Carter	University of Michigan	Army
Joseph Fazio	Western Michigan University	Army
Lucas Martin	Michigan State University	Army
Andera Rake	Michigan Technological University	Air Force
Caleb Redman	Central Michigan University	Army

AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Saber Award
Michigan Army Cadet demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Bryce Gandy	Western Michigan University	Army
Nicholas Quinn	Northern Michigan University	Army
Caitlin Marchand	Eastern Michigan University	Army
Lucas Martin	Michigan State University	Army
Mark Wallach	Michigan Technological University	Army
Nick Quinn	Northern Michigan University	Army
Alex Zhang	University of Michigan	Army

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Michigan Air Force Cadet demonstrating the most outstanding military leadership, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Awardee	School	Branch
Noah Hart	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

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

Awardee	School	Branch
Beaubien, Gabrielle C.	Western Michigan University	Army
Riley Simpson	Michigan Technological University	Air Force
Bernadette Spezia	Michigan Technological University	Army
CDT Kendra Curtice	Northern Michigan University	Army
Angelica Parker	Michigan State University	Army

Unmanned Systems Award
Sponsored by Great Lakes System and Technology, LLC Cadets or midshipmen who made the largest contribution to his service in unmanned systems through either operational assignments or academic class work.

Awardee	School	Branch
Jordan Jones	Michigan Technological University	Air Force

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