University Park, Pa. — Army, Naval and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Units at Penn State will recognize their top performers at the annual Joint Service Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus.
More than 150 cadets and midshipmen will be honored during the ceremony for academic excellence as well as military achievement.
Top awards include the Department of the Army Senior Superior Cadet Award, Professor of Naval Science Award and Professor of Aerospace Studies Superior Cadet Award, all of which are awarded to the student in each program who best exemplifies the ideals and conduct of an officer.
Additionally, the University will bestow the Vice President’s Award to a senior in each unit for academic achievement, dynamic leadership and an extraordinary dedication to duty.
Award winners will be available following the ceremony for photo opportunities.