INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
“I Got One” Pin
Awarded to any member who recruits at least one new member. “X” and “V” attachments are available for members who recruit five (5) and ten (10) new members. Pins are ordered by the Post Adjutant using the Membership Recruiting Pins Order Form provided by Department.
Iowa Membership Pin
Awarded to any member who recruits new members or renews current members for a combined total of ten (10). Pins are ordered by the Post Adjutant using the Membership Recruiting Pins Order Form provided by Department.
Silver Brigade
Any member who recruits twenty-five (25) to forty-nine (49) new members into The American Legion before the National May Goal date, will qualify for the award. A Silver pin and certificate will be awarded. Certification forms are available on request from the District Membership Chairmen or Department.
Gold Brigade
Any member who recruits at least fifty (50) new members before the National May Goal date, will be enrolled in the Gold Brigade. First time qualifiers receive a Gold Brigade cap pin, certificate, a Gold Brigade patch, and choice of a jacket, or sweater, or polo shirt with the Gold Brigade logo. Special recognition is given in American Legion publications and by the National Commander at the National Convention. Certification forms are available on request from District Membership Chairmen Department.
Department of Iowa Recruiter of the Year
Awarded to the Legionnaire in the Department of Iowa who recruits the most new members before the Department May Goal date. The top recruiter will be awarded a plaque with their accomplishment inscribed thereon. Certification forms are available on request from District Membership Chairmen or Department.
National Recruiter of the Year
Awarded to the Legionnaire nationally who recruits the most new members before the National May Goal date. Certification forms are available on request from District Membership Chairmen or Department.
Growth Goal Voucher
Each Legionnaire of a 100% Goal Post present at the Department of Iowa Mid-Winter Conference will receive a voucher to cover their registration fee for the conference.
Bob Kerschenske Department of Iowa Recruiter Memorial Award
Awarded to the Legionnaire who recruits the most new members thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
POST MEMBERSHIP TROPHIES
Commander’s Membership Sweepstakes
Awarded to the two (2) Posts that show the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership.
R.J. Laird Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of less than five hundred (500) population.
B.A. Webster Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) population.
C.B. Robbins Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of one thousand and one (1,001) to two thousand (2,000) population.
R.A. McGinnis Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of two thousand and one (2,001) to three thousand (3,000) population.
Daniel F. Steck Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase ore their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of three thousand and one (3,001) to four thousand (4,000) population.
B.L. Halligan Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase ore their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of four thousand and one (4,001) to five thousand (5,000) population.
Ray Murphy Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase ore their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of five thousand and one (5,001) to ten thousand (10,000) population.
James F. Barton Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities of ten thousand and one (10,001) to fifty thousand (50,000) population.
Service Club of Des Moines Trophy
Awarded to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership. For Posts in communities over fifty thousand (50,000) population
POST AWARDS
Target Stars
Three (3) are awarded per Post when the Post reaches their membership goal. The Post Commander, Adjutant and Membership Chairman each receive a 100% pin.
Post Growth Award
Awarded to any Post that has had one (1) or more new members than the previous year, for ten (10) years or more, thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
Road Runner Plaque
Awarded to any Post that reaches 105% of their membership goal for a given year. Plaques are normally awarded during the District Spring Conference, but can be earned by reaching 105%, thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
Post Honor Ribbon
Awarded to any Post that reaches 100% of their membership goal by December 31st. As an example: If a Post’s 2019 membership goal is one hundred (100), they must reach 100% by December 31, 2018. Awards are made at the District Spring Conference.
All-Time High Ribbon
Awarded to any Post that exceeds their previous all-time high. Ribbons are normally awarded during the District Spring Conference but can be earned by exceeding the all-time high by thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
Certificate of Meritorious Service
Awarded to any Post that exceeds their previous all-time high by December 31st. Awards are made at the District Spring Conference.
5 Year All-Time High Award
Awarded to any Post that has achieved five (5) or more consecutive years of all-time high membership. A Post must reach an all-time high thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention. Award will be presented at the Department Convention.
COUNTY MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Target Stars
Three (3) are awarded per County when the County reaches their membership goal.
Blue Ribbon
Awarded to each Post of a County after all Posts in the County reach goal. Ribbons are normally awarded during the District Spring Conference.
**Unless otherwise specified, deadlines for all awards above is thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TROPHIES
Robert W. Colflesh Trophy
Presented each year to the Post with the highest growth goal percentage, in the District in 1st place in the Department membership standings by November 11th place (Veterans Day). The Trophy will be presented at the Department Mid-Winter Conference.
Rear of the Horse Award
Awarded to the Commander of the first District to reach it’s membership goal each year. Award will be presented at the Department Convention.
Spafford Trophy
Awarded each year to the Post that shows the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership thirty (30) days prior to the Department Convention. Trophy will be presented at the Department Convention.
Front of the Horse Award
Awarded to the Department Vice Commander with the highest membership goal percentage of their assigned Districts, thirty (30) days prior to the Department Convention. Examples are: If a Department Vice Commander has two (2) assigned Districts, both District goal percentages would be added together then divided by two (2). Or if a Department Vice Commander had only one assigned District, only that District’s goal percentage would be used. Award will be presented at the Department Convention.
**Unless otherwise specified, deadlines for all awards above is thirty (30) days prior to the Department of Iowa Convention.
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Target Stars
Three (3) are awarded per District when the District reaches their membership goal, prior to June 30.
District Honor Ribbon
Awarded to a District exceeding their previous year’s membership by the number of Posts within the District by the Department May Goal date.
American Legion Gold Watches
Awarded to the District Commander and Membership Chairman of the District with the highest membership goal percentage thirty (30) days prior to the Department Convention. Watches will be presented at the Department Convention.
Unity Award
Awarded to the District with the highest combined membership goal percentage of their Legion, Auxiliary and SAL, as of the Past District Commanders Membership Rally, typically held in November. Award will be presented at the Department Convention.
