Quarterly Black and Gold Awards Ceremony

The Black and Gold Award was created by the Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) as an elite award for West Point volunteers who go above and beyond in their volunteer service. One key element in the award process is registration by the volunteer and documentation of volunteer hours. This process enables the installation to track the contributions of the volunteer workforce as well as provide the benefits allowed by law.

The Garrison Commander recognizes volunteers that have gone the extra mile in the West Point Community by promoting a sense of community and performing volunteer service with a professional, positive, and caring attitude. Volunteers may be nominated by anyone with knowledge of individual's contributions. Ceremonies are held quarterly on the 1st Thursday of March, June, September and December.

Black and Gold Nomination Form (PDF file)

PLEASE NOTE: Nominations may be submitted by anyone with direct knowledge of nominee’s volunteer service record. Nominations must be approved by the Director of the volunteer agency, his/her designated representative, or O-6 Commander/CSM or above in the chain of command. Volunteers are not eligible to be nominated by an organization for more than one (1) Black and Gold Volunteer Award per year. To nominate an individual for the Black and Gold Volunteer Award, a nomination form must be completed and submitted to the AVCC prior to close of business on the nomination deadline.