'Thriving As Leaders' (TAL) annual Awards Program

Recognizing and celebrating the achievements and service of those Association members who are ‘thriving as leaders in and out of uniform’ across the wide spectrum of human endeavor.

USNA Alumni Association and Foundation Announces 2024 Thriving as Leaders Award Winners!

Thank you to the over 70 members who nominated 65 fellow members for the 2024 TAL awards! 

If you would like to nominate your fellow members for the 2025 award cycle, please use the links below. Nominations for the 2025 awards will close on 1 July 2025.

The two Thriving As Leaders award categories:

1. Alumni Outstanding Achievement (AOA) awards for USNA alumni in athletic (amateur or professional) achievement and professional/non-athletic achievement in paid work.
2. Volunteer Leadership and Service (VLS) award for Association members (including non-voting members) distinguishing themselves through their donation of time and talent as volunteers in unpaid work.

Questions and feedback about the TAL award program welcome! Staff point of contact is Wesley Huey '87, wesley.huey@usna.com or 410-295-4023.