May 14 is the 100% membership target when the following awards must be met to qualify.
Department Recruiter of the Year: American Legion posts can submit the name of a Legionnaire from the post who signed up the highest number of new members for the current membership year by the May 14 100% membership target date. Department headquarters will supply certification forms to be completed by the post commander or adjutant and submitted to department headquarters by the May membership target date plus one week.
Department adjutants will determine the top new member recruiter for their respective department and certify the winner to National Headquarters, on or before the last day of May. The top new member recruiter, properly nominated and certified from each department, will be awarded a framed certificate noting his or her accomplishment.
District Commander's New Post Achievement Award: District commanders who create new American Legion posts in their respective districts and have the new post’s temporary charter application on file at National Headquarters by the May target date will receive a framed certificate.
District Commander Achievement Award and District Honor Ribbon: All district commanders whose May target date membership exceeds the previous year’s membership by at least the number of posts in that district will be awarded the District Commander Achievement Award framed certificate. In addition, the district will receive a District Honor Ribbon for its district colors.
Post Membership Retention Award: This award recognizes posts for their ability to renew their previous year’s membership. To qualify, the post must have at least the minimum number of members to maintain their post charter within their designated department and retain at least 90% of their previous year’s membership by the May target date. The accompanying certificate for this award will reflect retention categories of over 90%, 95% and 100%.
Department Commander of the Year Award: Any department commander who meets or exceeds the 100% goal by the May target date will receive a framed certificate, presented by the national commander at the national convention. This award does not include a trip to the national convention.
For more information, download The American Legion’s National Membership Awards Points Manual.
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