1) MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT

Awarded to any cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding meritorious achievement. Awarded on a case-by case basis by the area manager.

2) DISTINGUISHED UNIT

Awarded yearly to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Distinguished Unit status. Awarded to only those units that demonstrated the very highest levels of performance.

3) DISTINGUISHED CADET

Awarded to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude. All cadets who have met the basic academic criteria are considered, and EQUAL weight is given to academic average and to aptitude as measured by individual military grade, motivation, advancement, participation, unit service, community service, etc.

4) HONOR CADET

Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement in school.

5) CADET ACHIEVEMENT

Awarded when earned, to any cadet, who distinguishes themselves by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance

6) UNIT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Awarded to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Unit Achievement status.

7) APTITUDE AWARD

Awarded to the top cadets based on evaluation of academic performance of assigned jobs, conduct, unit involvement, attendance, and overall aptitude.

8) OUTSTANDING NS-4

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on academic performance, leadership, and aptitude.

9) OUTSTANDING NS-3

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3. Same criteria.

10) OUTSTANDING NS-2

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2. Same criteria.

11) OUTSTANDING NS-1

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1. Same criteria.

12) EXEMPLARY CONDUCT

Awarded early to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the year.

13) ACADEMIC AWARD

Awarded when earned to each cadet in good standing who has met any of the following: Honor Roll/Academic Team Member

14) EXEMPLARY PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Awarded twice yearly to all cadets that wear their uniform on all required occasions and have great pride in taking care of their uniform.(this award can be received 3 times in a year based on the results of the NJROTC Area Manager during annual inspection)

15) PHYSICAL FITNESS

Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds physical fitness standards.

16) PARTICIPATION

Awarded when earned to all cadets participating in at least three separate, non-social NJROTC sponsored events or activities (to include ushering at school events, attendance at drill, and attendance on field trips).

17) UNIT SERVICE

Unit Service and each subsequent award is earned when a cadet performs superior service to unit. The award may be for sustained service at a level above that normally required of other cadets or it may be for a specific act(s) of superior service.

18) COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Service ribbons and each subsequent NJROTC award are earned after 10 hrs of properly documented volunteer service.

19) DRILL TEAM

The drill team ribbon may be awarded to all cadets that earn 3 drill team pts, which include parades, Basketball or football game, etc... or compete in 1 drill meet

20) COLOR GUARD

Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has performed as a member of the color guard for 3 events and/or 1 competition.

21) RIFLE TEAM

Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has entered competition.

22) ORIENTEERING

Awarded twice a year to any cadet who has entered in an orienteering competition.

23) RECRUITING

Awarded when earned to any cadet that is intrumental in the enrollment of two students or is part of a recruiting effort.

24) BASIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING (BLT)

Awarded to any cadet upon completion of mini-boot camp, Leadership Academy, or similar training approved by the area manager.

25) SEA CRUISE

Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway)