T H E S A LVA T I O N A R M Y

Awards& Recognition

Catalog

T H E S A LVA T I O N A R M Y

Awards& Recognition

Catalog

T H E S A LVA T I O N A R M Y

Awards& Recognition

Catalog

Introduction

The multifaceted nature of The Salvation Army’s work presents numerousopportunities to recognize the involvement and effort of both Salvationists andnon-Salvationists for the extraordinary contributions that are made on behalfand in the name of, The Salvation Army.

“From the day William Booth stepped out by faith to find his destiny, The SalvationArmy has been encouraged, supported, and sponsored by friends who have neverdonned the uniform of the Movement.

Their motives were similar to the Founder’s own: an awareness of human need and acompassionate response. Each desired only the knowledge that life was better forsomeone and ultimately the whole community.

Salvationists in every land recognize that many of their good deeds would go undoneif they were not reinforced by the ‘army behind the Army’.”

From The Salvation Army Year Book

The first section of the catalog is to recognize individuals who distinguish them-selves in service to and through The Salvation Army, making available variouscivic awards to honor non-Salvationists and Salvationists alike. This catalogcontains a compilation of awards presented on the divisional and local levelswithin the United States.

As well as these civic awards, there is a second section of recognition certifi-cates, unique to Salvation Army programming, which are used to honor andidentify Salvationists who are members and active participants within their owncorps/unit groups.

Whatever the need might be in recognizing outstanding membership, contribu-tions and service within the community and corps setting, it is our hope that youwill find the appropriate item here.

Table of Contents

Order of Distinguished AuxiliaryService Medal 2

“Others” Award 2

William Booth Award 3

Certificate in Recognition ofExceptional Service 3

Advisory BoardLife Membership 4Emeritus Membership 4

Advisory CouncilLife Membership 5Emeritus Membership 5

ARC Advisory CouncilLife Membership 6Emeritus Membership 6

Women’s Auxiliary Award of Excellence 7

Awards for Members of Boys’ & Girls’Club Councils 7

Advisory Organizations Awards 8-9

Alternate Appreciation Awards 10-11

Christmas Awards 12-13

Plaque Hardware / Accessories 14

Portfolio Awards 15

William Booth Society 16

Music Awards 17

Recommendation for Civic Award Form 19

© 2015, THE SALVATION ARMY

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The RecipientAny non-Salvationist who has rendered distinguished service to TheSalvation Army may be recommended for admission to the Order.

The AwardThe emblem is of silver gilt in the form of a Maltese Cross. Thearms are enameled red and blue and bear the initials “O.D.A.S.” Thecenter is yellow with The Salvation Army Crest superimposed. Theribbon of the Order is of yellow, red, and blue, one inch in width.Accompanying the medal is the certificate of admission which citesthe specific nature of the services rendered. Note: Certificate must beawarded framed and minimally single-matted.

The ProcedureThe local Salvation Army officer should recommend an individual tothe divisional commander in writing, citing the specific nature of theservice rendered. The divisional commander will pass the recom-mendation on with his written endorsement to the CommunityRelations and Development department. The matter will be referredto the territorial commander who will make the official recommenda-tion to the chief of the staff. A copy of the recommendation will besent to the National Commander. The proposal will be considered bythe Chapter of the Order (consisting of the chief of the staff, the sen-ior commissioner at International Headquarters and the internationalsecretaries), who will submit their proposals to the General, withwhom alone rests the authority to admit an individual to the Order.The approved recommendation will be directed back to the territorialcommander who will contact the divisional commander concerningthe presentation.

Time for ProcessingNo arrangements for presentation can be made until approval hasbeen granted by the General. After approval is given, time must stillbe allowed for the medallion to be struck, the award engraved, andthe items delivered to this country.

It is recommended that three months be allowed for review andresponse following nomination.

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service

The RecipientThe “Others” award honors an individual or organization exemplifying anextraordinary spirit of service to “others.” Consideration should be given tothose who have exhibited extraordinary service on behalf of others andexceptional service to The Salvation Army and/or the community. No morethan one “Others” award may be given in a community each year. This awardmay be presented posthumously.

The ProcedureA Recommendation for Civic Award form* with required signatures by the localSalvation Army officer/representative and the local advisory board/councilchairman or secretary, is forwarded to the divisional commander forendorsement, then to the Community Relations and Development departmentat territorial headquarters. Following the approval by the territorial commander,the plaque will be shipped to the local Army unit for presentation.The divisional headquarters will be notified that the award has been sent.

Time for ProcessingAllow six weeks for the approval process and receipt of the plaque.

*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

“Others” Award

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The RecipientThe William Booth award is one of the highest awards that may be con-ferred upon an individual by The Salvation Army. Nominees for theaward are chosen on the basis of one or more of the following guidelines:• Dedication to The Salvation Army’s goals of service to humankind.• Outstanding service to the community through the donation of time,expertise and energy.

• Outstanding humanitarian effort within the community.• Substantial contributions to the work of The Salvation Army in theoffering of time, talent, and/or financial resources.

This is a prestigious award. Careful consideration must be given to nom-inations. No more than one award is permitted to be presented by anadvisory board/council annually. Note: Certificate must be awardedframed and minimally single-matted.

The ProcedureThe officer-in-charge submits the Recommendation for Civic Award form*with required signatures to the divisional commander for approval. TheDC then forwards this form to the Community Relations andDevelopment department, who will submit it to the territorial commander.The bronze statue will be sent to the local unit unless otherwise specified.The certificate will be sent from the Central Territory CommunityRelations & Development department to the divisional headquarters forsignatures of the divisional commander.

Time for ProcessingAllow six weeks for approval of application and receipt of award.

*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

William Booth Award

The RecipientThe approved criteria to be met by a nominee for the Certificate inRecognition of Exceptional Service will be one who is: outstanding,distinguished, has unusual and/or significant achievement(s) in qualityand/or length of service in or for The Salvation Army, high moralcharacter and integrity, and who demonstrates a compassionate responseto human need. The Certificate in Recognition of Exceptional Servicemay be awarded to Salvationists (officers and soldiers) and friends whomeet the criteria.

A certificate signed by the National Commander and bearing thecorporate seal is printed with the name of the recipient and thecommunity. It is awarded by The Salvation Army National Headquarters.Note: Certificate must be awarded framed and minimally single-matted.

The ProcedureFollowing approval by the territorial commander, the territorialCommunity Relations and Development department will forward therecommendation to the National Commander for his approval. Thecertificate will be completed by the National Community Relations andDevelopment department, and sent to the territorial CRD to obtain thesignature of the territorial commander. Arrangements for the presenta-tion are made by the division. A national registry of recipients of thisaward will be kept at National Headquarters by the National CommunityRelations and Development department.

Allow eight weeks for approval of recommendations and processing ofthe award.

Certificate in Recognition ofExceptional Service

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The RecipientAny regular advisory board member who has served on anAdvisory Board for 15 or more years and given outstandingservice may be nominated for designation as a Life Memberof the Board.

The ProcedureThe granting of these awards is governed by Article III ofthe Manual of Advisory Organizations, which is the finalpoint of authority should a question arise as to eligibility.A Recommendation for Civic Award form* must be submit-ted for each applicant. The representative submits this formwith proper endorsements, to the divisional commander forapproval. The DC forwards the Recommendation to theCommunity Relations and Development department, whowill submit it to the territorial commander.

The Life Membership certificate will be prepared andforwarded to the divisional headquarters by the CRDdepartment. The pin will be sent by the Supplies &Purchasing department. Certificate must be awardedframed and minimally single-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow eight weeks for processing.

Life MembershipAdvisory Board Members

The RecipientAdvisory Board Emeritus Membership is reserved foran advisory board member who:1. Has served not less than nine years.2. Is not being considered for life membership.3. Has given identifiable valued service to The

Salvation Army through the Advisory Board.4. Is unable to continue as an active Advisory Board

member.

The ProcedureThe Recommendation form*, with endorsements of theSA representative and the advisory board chairman orsecretary, is sent to the divisional commander forendorsement. In the event a nominee is a member ofthe advisory board chartered by a divisional/regionalheadquarters, the nomination must be approved by thechief secretary. The application is processed throughdivisional headquarters to the Community Relationsand Development department. The Recommendationis processed through the Community Relations andDevelopment department. A certificate will be pre-pared and forwarded to the divisional headquarters.Certificate must be awarded framed and minimallysingle-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow six weeks for processing.

Emeritus MembershipAdvisory BoardMembers

*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

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The RecipientAny regular advisory council member who has served on anadvisory council for 15 or more years may be nominated fordesignation as a Life Member of the Council.

The ProcedureThe granting of these awards is governed by Article III of theManual of Advisory Organizations, which is the final point ofauthority should a question arise as to eligibility. ARecommendation for Civic Award form* must be submitted foreach applicant. The representative submits this form, with properendorsements to the divisional commander for approval. The DCforwards the Recommendation to the Community Relationsdepartment who will submit it to the territorial commander.

The Life Membership certificate will be prepared and forwarded tothe divisional headquarters by the CRD department. The pin willbe sent by the Supplies & Purchasing department. The certificatemust be awarded framed and minimally single-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow eight weeks for processing.

Life MembershipAdvisory Council Members

The RecipientAdvisory Council Emeritus Membership is reserved for an advisorycouncil member who:1. Has served not less than nine years.2. Is not being considered for Life Membership.3. Has given identifiable valued service to The Salvation Army through

the advisory council.4. Is unable to continue as an active advisory council member.

The ProcedureThe Recommendation form*, with endorsements of the SA representativeand the advisory council chairman or secretary, is sent to the divisionalcommander for endorsement. The Recommendation is processedthrough the Community Relations and Development department.The membership certificate will be prepared and forwarded to thedivisional headquarters. Certificate must be awarded framed andminimally single-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow six weeks for processing.

Emeritus MembershipAdvisory Council Members

*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

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The RecipientAny regular advisory council member who has served on anadvisory council for 15 or more years may be nominated fordesignation as a Life Member of the Council.

The ProcedureThe granting of these awards is governed by Article III of theManual of Advisory Organizations, which is the final point ofauthority should a question arise as to eligibility. ARecommendation for Civic Award form* must be submittedfor each applicant. The representative submits this form withproper endorsements, to the divisional commander forapproval. The DC forwards the recommendation to theCommunity Relations department, who will submit it to theterritorial commander.

The Life Membership pin and certificate will be sent to thelocal unit with notification to divisional headquarters, unlessotherwise instructed. Certificate must be awarded framed andminimally single-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow seven - eight weeks for processing.

Life MembershipAdult Rehabilitation CenterAdvisory Council Members

The RecipientAdvisory Council Emeritus Membership is reserved for an advisorycouncil member who:1. Has served not less than nine years.2. Is not being considered for Life Membership.3. Has given identifiable valued service to The Salvation Army through

the advisory council.4. Is unable to continue as an active advisory council member.

The ProcedureThe Recommendation form*, with endorsements of the SA representativeand the advisory council chairman or secretary, is sent to the divisionalcommander for endorsement. The Recommendation is processed throughthe Community Relations and Development department. A certificate willbe prepared and forwarded to the divisional headquarters. Certificatemust be awarded framed and minimally single-matted.

Time for ProcessingAllow six weeks for processing.

Emeritus MembershipAdult Rehabilitation CenterAdvisory Council Members

*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

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The RecipientThis award is reserved for women’s auxiliary members who haverendered outstanding service to and support of the Army’s policies andprinciples in her community.

The criteria includes excellence in three areas:

INFLUENCE:• Involved in community life• Interprets Salvation Army services• Promotes auxiliary membership• Supports Salvation Army policies and principles

SERVICE:• Minimum ten (10) years membership• Active participation in auxiliary projects

LEADERSHIP:• Evidence practical ability• Demonstrate initiative• Nurture good interpersonal relationships

The AwardThis white-stamped, lead crystal bowl is used nationally by all women’sauxiliaries, but is imprinted with designated territorial name. Approx. 7”in diameter by 3 1/3” high.

Women’s Auxiliary Award ofExcellence

The RecipientThis recognition plaque identifies members of Boys’ Club or Girls’ ClubAdvisory Councils.

The AwardThis award is a walnut plaque, 10" x 8", with metal plate reading“MEMBER — BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL.”

The ProcedureThese awards must be ordered from the divisional headquarters for Northand South Carolina, Box 3246, Charlotte, NC 28203-3429.

Time for ProcessingThirty days prior to presentation date.

Catalog # A7-2

Awards for Members of Boys’and Girls’ Club Councils

The ProcedureThe initial recommendation form* is submitted by The Salvation Armyrepresentative with endorsement by the auxiliary president or secretary.This recommendation is to be approved by the divisional director ofwomen’s organizations.

The recommendation is forwarded to territorial headquarters for endorse-ment by the territorial women’s auxiliary secretary.

The award will be issued by the territorial women’s auxiliary secretary.

Time for ProcessingRecommendations should reach territorial headquarters no later than 60days prior to the date of the presentation of the award.

Catalog # A7-1*See back of catalog for award instructions and recommendation form.

Advisory Organization Awards

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The RecipientThe awards are identified respectively for present advisory board members,advisory board chairman, retiring advisory board chairman, advisory councilmembers, president of the women’s auxiliary, and chairman of a service unit.No. A8-1 is commonly used in appreciation for other services as well.

Sizes 5" x 8" or 6" x 8", “IN APPRECIATIONOF SERVICES RENDERED The SalvationArmy CHAIRMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL”Catalog # A8-3

Sizes 5" x 8" or 6" x 8", metal front platereads “IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICESRENDERED The Salvation Army,”with nameplate.Catalog # A8-1

Sizes 5" x 7 3/4" or 6" x 8", metal front platereads “PRESIDENT The Salvation ArmyWOMEN’S AUXILIARY,” with nameplate.Catalog # A8-2

Sizes 5" x 7" or 6" x 8", “PAST CHAIRMANThe Salvation Army ADVISORY BOARD,”walnut plaque with name plate.Catalog # A8-6

Size 6" x 8", “CHAIRMAN The SalvationArmy ADVISORY COUNCIL.”Catalog # A8-4

Sizes 5" x 8" or 6" x 8", metal plate reads“CHAIRMAN The Salvation Army ADVISORYBOARD,” with nameplate.Catalog # A8-5

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Advisory Organization Awards

Sizes 5" x 7 3/4" or 6" x 8", metal frontplate reads “CHAIRMAN The Salvation ArmySERVICE UNIT,” with nameplate.Catalog # A9-3

Sizes 5" x 7", 5" x 7 3/4" or 6" x 8", metalfront plate reads “MEMBER The SalvationArmy ADVISORY BOARD.”Catalog # A9-1

Sizes 5" x 7", 5" x 7 3/4" or 6" x 8", metalfront plate reads “MEMBER The SalvationArmy ADVISORY COUNCIL.”Catalog # A9-2

Sizes 5" x 7 3/4" or 6" x 8", metal frontplate reads “MEMBER The SalvationArmy SERVICE UNIT,” with nameplate.Catalog # A9-5 Size 10” x 10” plaque, white tile in middle, green felt

covers back. Choice of inscription: “IN APPRECIATIONOF SERVICE AS ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN;” “INAPPRECIATION OF SERVICE AS ADVISORY COUNCILCHAIRMAN;” or “IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE ASWOMEN’S AUXILIARY PRESIDENT.”Catalog # A9-6

Sizes 5" x 7 3/4", metal front plate reads“MEMBER The Salvation Army WOMEN’SAUXILIARY.” with nameplate.Catalog # A9-4

Alternate Awards

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The William Booth Plaque7" x 10 1/2"Catalog # A10-2

William Booth - While Women Weep Plaque3D bronze-tone metal on wood12" x 15"Catalog # A10-4

Appreciation PlaqueShield on metal plate, mounted on 10" x 18" wooden plaque. Metal plateon right can be custom engraved for additional charge.Catalog # A10-3

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Alternate Appreciation Awards

Walnut plaque with enameled crestin disc with laurel wreath and name-plate. 4" x 5"; 5" x 7"; 6" x 8"; and7" x 10".Catalog # A11-3

10" x 10", with white tile in middle, reads“SPECIAL AWARD,” with nameplate.Catalog # A11-1

Enameled red shield on walnutwith nameplate, 6" x 8" and7" x 10".Catalog # A11-2

Shadow Box Awards3 1/8" enameled crest or shield centered insculptured wreath. Wreath and separate metalplate are mounted in special backings thathold them out from the red “velvet” back-ground. Wooden frame 1 1/4" deep.

Catalog # A11-6 (single) 7”x9” (CREST) and8 1/2” x 10 1/2” (SHIELD)

Catalog # A11-7 (double) 8 1/2” x 10 1/2”(CREST and SHIELD)

Walnut plaque with enameled shield withlaurel wreath and nameplate. 4" x 5";5" x 7"; 6" x 8"; and 7" x 10".Catalog # A11-4

3-dimensional, gold-plated crest withnameplate. 7 1/2" x 10" or 6" x 8".Catalog # A11-5

(single) (double)

Christmas Awards

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Contact your territorial supplies & purchasingdepartment for mounting availability.Catalog #A12-1

Media Award: Brass plate on walnut plaque. Logo depicting radio, TV andprint on left side. 9 1/2" x 11 1/2".Catalog # A12-3

Drum Beat Award Plaque8" x 10".Catalog # A12-4

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Christmas Awards

Embroidered Patch: Three-colored patchadds a special “thank you” to each serviceclub taking part in bell ringing campaign.Attached to club banner, it is a year-roundreminder that the club has provided serviceto The Salvation Army.Catalog # A13-1

Walnut Plaque: Brass plate with “bell and dove” design. 8 1/2" x 11".Catalog # A13-2

Walnut Plaques: Bell ringerdesign in three colors on gold-tone metal plate, mounted onwalnut veneer board. Wordingis “Bell Ringer Award” so platecan be engraved as desired.Ideal for a rotating award.Board is 8" x 10".Catalog # A13-3

Bell Ringer RibbonsCatalog # A13-5

Three Bell Ringer Awards: Replicas of the volunteer’s very own bell mounted on a mahoganybase. Brass plate can be engraved with name of the club or individual. “The Champion” (1stplace), is 7 1/4" tall x 3 3/8" deep, with a 4” diameter polished brass bell mounted on amahogany base, and four plates for names of winners for four years, if rotation of the award isplanned. The “Runner Up” (2nd place), is 6” high x 2 5/8” deep, with a 3” bell, base and indi-vidual plate suitable for engraving. The “Third Place” Award is 4 3/4” high x 2 5/16 deep, witha 2 1/2” bell, base and plate.Catalog # A13-4

Plaque Hardware/Accessories

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Polished Crest2 pieces cast metal, 4 1/2"Catalog # A16-3

CrestAvailable in bronze-tone or three color2” and 3”Catalog #A16-2

Emergency Disaster Services2” and 3”Catalog #A16-4

The 3D cast metalmedallions shownbelow are suitablefor mounting onplaques to createcustom awards.

ShieldAvailable in 2” and 3” size withsilver outline or 3” with gold outlineCatalog #A16-1 Catalog #A16-6 Catalog #A16-7

ARC2” and 3”Catalog #A16-5

Shield with Wreath2” pewterCatalog #A16-12

Catalog #A16-8 Catalog #A16-9

Catalog #A16-10 Catalog #A16-11

Catalog #A16-13

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Portfolio Awards

New technologies create the opportunity for fresh approaches to manyaspects of life today, and award plaques are no exception.

Specially created for The Salvation Army, our standard offerings areinspiring wall art and tell the story behind the award. Personalize themwith the title of your award, your recipient’s name and a few words ofappreciation.

Stock designs

BELL RINGERSA kettle and bell laying in thesnow form the background forthis distinguished image.A17-1

FOOD DRIVESA lovely selection of harvest-stylefoods will foster fondmemories.A17-2

ANGEL TREESA warm, inviting angel keepswatch over your recipient’s name.A17-3

MEDIAHonoring your local media willbe beautifully accomplished witha dramatic rendition of faces.A17-4

YOUTH PROGRAMSBoys and Girls Clubs, summercamping programs, and a varietyof other youth activities will ben-efit from this “sure to make yousmile” illustration.A17-5

DISASTER SERVICESDonors and volunteers alike willbe moved by this scene of TheSalvation Army in action.A17-6

Each 8" x 10" plaque featuring a dark cherry finish edge, is ready forhanging. New designs each year will create a handsome grouping forpersons receiving multiple awards over the years.

Order from LDA Creations, Inc., 1.800.327.5532, fax 540.879.9944or e-mail LDA@LDAcreate.com.

CUSTOM DESIGNEDUsing photographs you supply, an architect’s rendering or a local logo,we’ll create a truly custom award designed specifically for yourcommunity.

If you prefer, a special Portfolio Award can be created just for you—perhaps featuring an architectural rendering of a new shelter facility,new corps building or other capital project. Create a special award usingactual photographs from your community, your Angel Tree or otheruniquely local projects.

Custom designs

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The Salvation Army has established The William Booth Society as anationwide program to recognize and honor individuals who make anannual gift of $5,000 or more to support Army programs and services intheir local community.

All William Booth Society members receive:a framed certificate of membership; annual listing on a plaque indivisional headquarters in the local corps community center, in theannual report, and in the annual William Booth Society membershipjournal; an invitation to the annual dinner honoring the nationwideWilliam Booth Society membership; V.I.P. treatment at The SalvationArmy annual meetings and other special celebrations and events.

The William Booth Society

Music Awards

Recognize the special effort put forth by a fund raising group, athletic team,Sunday School recruitment or more!

These ribbons recognize those special musicians during music days,camps, etc.

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For ordering information please contact any of these locations

The Salvation Army Resource Connection5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3713Telephone 1-800-937-8896 FAX 1-847-227-5015E-mail: uscentralorders@usc.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army Supplies and Purchasing Department1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329-2088Telephone 1-800-786-7372 FAX 1-404-728-6740

The Salvation Army Supplies and Purchasing Department440 W. Nyack Road,West Nyack, NY 10994-1739Telephone 1-845-620-7411, 1-845-620-7412, 1-845-620-7481Toll Free 1-888-488-4882 (US only) FAX 1-845-620-7751

The Salvation Army Supplies and Purchasing Department30840 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90271Toll Free 1-800-937-8896 (US only) FAX 1-310-265-6554E-mail: usw trade@usw.salvationarmy.org

Purchase on-line at our website.For a listing of books, music publications and recordings visitwww.shop.salvationarmy.org