Sylvanus Thayer Award

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The Sylvanus Thayer Award is a prestigious honor presented by the United States Military Academy at West Point to recognize outstanding citizens whose character and achievements reflect the ideals of its founder, Sylvanus Thayer.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States award
award
military award
administeredBy West Point Association of Graduates
associatedWith Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy
Long Gray Line
awardFor demonstrated devotion to the United States
outstanding service to the nation
support of the United States Military Academy
ceremonyIncludes formal dinner at West Point
parade of the Corps of Cadets
country United States of America
criterion distinguished professional achievement
high moral character
service that advances the national interest of the United States
eligibility United States citizens
non-graduates of the United States Military Academy
field government
leadership
national defense
public service
firstAwarded 1958
frequency annual
honors ideals of Sylvanus Thayer as the "Father of the Military Academy"
inception 1958
language English
location West Point, New York
mottoEmphasized Duty, Honor, Country
namedAfter Sylvanus Thayer
namedForOccupation Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
military engineer
notableRecipient Colin L. Powell
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gary Sinise
George C. Marshall
Henry A. Kissinger
Leon E. Panetta
Michael R. Bloomberg
Neil A. Armstrong
Omar N. Bradley
Robert M. Gates
Ronald Reagan
Sandra Day O'Connor
Tom Brokaw
officialWebsite https://www.westpointaog.org
presentedBy United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy at West Point
purpose to honor outstanding citizens whose character and achievements reflect the ideals of Sylvanus Thayer
selectionBy Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Archibald Cox
Bill Hewlett
awardReceived
Sylvanus Thayer ("Thayer Award of the United States Military Academy named in his honor")
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