Department Headquarters will determine the top new member recruiter by reviewing the Brigade Awards submission forms and certifying the winner to National Headquarters. The top new member recruiter, properly nominated and certified from each Department, will be awarded a framed certificate, from National, noting his or her accomplishment. The individual with the highest number of new members recruited from among all the Departments will be declared National Membership Recruiter of the Year. The award includes a trip to the National Convention: six days and five nights for the Legionnaire and guest, round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations, and reserved seating tickets to the National Commanders’ Banquet for Distinguished Guests.

Monetary awards will be presented to the next highest 26 individuals:

• One $1,000 check
• 10 $150 award checks (third place)
• 15 $100 award checks (fourth place)