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Awards are another way to track the progress of members and provides a fun way to show off with ribbons and medals. It also provides an incentive for members to not only become active but keep showing up and helping out. Recognition of hard work is a great way to maintain interest, encourage participation and responsibility, and will help show others what they too can earn just by being a little more active. Later in this section, we’ll explain the importance of proper award submission, as well as provide some references and tools for you to assist you in awarding, and submitting award nominations, of your members.
Awards are another way to track the progress of members and provides a fun way to show off with ribbons and medals. It also provides an incentive for members to not only become active but keep showing up and helping out. Recognition of hard work is a great way to maintain interest, encourage participation and responsibility, and will help show others what they too can earn just by being a little more active. Later in this section, we’ll explain the importance of proper award submission, as well as provide some references and tools for you to assist you in awarding, and submitting award nominations, of your members.
PDF certificates of awards are available upon request from the [[Bureau of Communications]].  This allows you to print awards you may wish to present at a convention, chapter meeting, or other special occasion.  Email [mailto:certs@bucomm.trmn.org certs@bucomm.trmn.org] your request.


=== Awards Manual and References ===
=== Awards Manual and References ===
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TRMN promotes social engagement and cooperation through its Marksman Program by encouraging members to play various types of games together. Whether it be online in the World of Tanks clan or in-person sitting around a table to play D&D, there is a multitude of ways members can earn these ribbons. For a complete list of Games and what qualifications, check out the [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ Marksmanship Manual].
TRMN promotes social engagement and cooperation through its Marksman Program by encouraging members to play various types of games together. Whether it be online in the World of Tanks clan or in-person sitting around a table to play D&D, there is a multitude of ways members can earn these ribbons. For a complete list of Games and what qualifications, check out the [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ Marksmanship Manual].


NOTE: Under [[Admiralty Order 1406-03]] TRMN as a whole does not provide any sort of award for live-fire or actual firearm usage. Additionally, TRMN specifically prohibits chapter activities involving real firearms.
NOTE: Under [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1406-03]] TRMN as a whole does not provide any sort of award for live-fire or actual firearm usage. Additionally, TRMN specifically prohibits chapter activities involving real firearms.


=== Qualifications ===
=== Qualifications ===
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Aerospace wings require submission of certificates and documentation to [mailto:acs-submission@trmn.org acs-submission@trmn.org].
Aerospace wings require submission of certificates and documentation to [mailto:acs-submission@trmn.org acs-submission@trmn.org].


For all other awards awarded by different authorities, you can, and are encouraged to, nominate your crew members. Luckily, there is a one-stop form for that. The award submission form, found [http://trmn.org/award-nominations-2/ here], is laid out for ease of use. Anybody in the org can nominate anyone else for an award, so if you notice someone from another chapter doing something award worthy, nominate them. You can list awards that your crew has been awarded in the Chapter Report, including awards like NAM and Mentioned in Dispatches. However, do not nominate anybody via the chapter reports, information will not be derived from there for awards. All awards, regardless of authority, MUST be submitted through the [http://trmn.org/award-nominations-2/ award submission form] for validation and tracking. If they are not submitted via this process, they are not considered valid.  
For all other awards awarded by different authorities, you can, and are encouraged to, nominate your crew members. Luckily, there is a one-stop form for that. The award submission form, found [https://trmn.org/forms/award-nomination.html here], is laid out for ease of use. Anybody in the org can nominate anyone else for an award, so if you notice someone from another chapter doing something award worthy, nominate them. You can list awards that your crew has been awarded in the Chapter Report, including awards like NAM and Mentioned in Dispatches. However, do not nominate anybody via the chapter reports, information will not be derived from there for awards. All awards, regardless of authority, MUST be submitted through the [https://trmn.org/forms/award-nomination.html award submission form] for validation and tracking. If they are not submitted via this process, they are not considered valid.  


If you have submitted someone for a higher award, DO NOT tell that individual, or anyone who may tell that individual, that you have done so. This could cause a problem if the individual is awarded a lesser award, or not awarded one at all. Even if they do end up receiving the award, it could take the surprise factor away from them. The best surprise is the one that they don’t know about!
If you have submitted someone for a higher award, DO NOT tell that individual, or anyone who may tell that individual, that you have done so. This could cause a problem if the individual is awarded a lesser award, or not awarded one at all. Even if they do end up receiving the award, it could take the surprise factor away from them. The best surprise is the one that they don’t know about!


It is important to be patient with the higher level award (Mentioned in Dispatches and above) announcements since these are done quarterly or only at special events/conventions (per [[Admiralty Order 1802-01]]).  While it may take some time for an award to be announced, be patient. If you have received a confirmation email, then your award will be announced.
It is important to be patient with the higher level award (Mentioned in Dispatches and above) announcements since these are done quarterly or only at special events/conventions (per [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1802-01]]).  While it may take some time for an award to be announced, be patient. If you have received a confirmation email, then your award will be announced.


Below are some things to keep in mind when determining whether or not to award someone, or nominate them, for something.
Below are some things to keep in mind when determining whether or not to award someone, or nominate them, for something.