Arizona State Society, DAR

Awards and Medals

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The Arizona State Society, DAR, sponsors awards for students and community leaders.

The Daughters of the American Revolution have several awards to recognize the dedicated work of our community members as they promote patriotism. If you have a student or member of the community whom you would like to suggest to be recognized with a DAR award, please contact your local DAR chapter for more information. They will be happy to help answer questions and submit deserving nominees for recognition. 

DAR Distinguished Citizen Medals

Patriotic Awards - Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award

This medal and award is presented to a youth volunteer, 14 to 21 years of age, who provides outstanding care to veterans.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Medals

Arizona State Society, DAR, began recognizing ROTC cadets in 1969. This important program assists trained officers for service in the armed forces.

ROTC medals are awarded to high school cadets of outstanding ability and achievement.

Educator Awards

The DAR recognizes the dedication and work of our teachers as they promote American history and patriotism.

The Outstanding Teacher of American History 
This contest honors notable full-time teachers of history and related fields such as social studies, government, and citizenship education in public, private and parochial schools, grades five through 12.  These teachers have demonstrated excellence in readily sharing knowledge of American history, being committed to their students, and fostering a spirit of patriotism and loyal support for our country.

Arizona Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award

Arizona State Society, DAR, sponsors an annual award to recognize the contributions made by classroom special education teachers.  The award is given to a teacher who demonstrates dedication to the intellectual development and lives of their students.  Active classroom special education teachers can be from any state-approved or accredited school pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program.

Other Awards Offered by NSDAR and Sponsored by Chapters

The DAR recognizes those who serve in our community and their contributions to our nation. Some of the many DAR awards for outstanding community service and citizenship include:

DAR Medal of Honor

Community Service Award

DAR Americanism Medal

DAR Conservation Medal

Historic Preservation Recognition Award

Women in American History Medal

DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal

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