WPAOG Awards
Each year, the West Point Association of Graduates proudly awards the SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD and the DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD to individuals who exemplify the Academy’s motto: “DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.” It also presents the Alexander R. Nininger Award to a graduate who has demonstrated valor on the field of battle.
2025 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
LTG (R) David H. Ohle ’68
LTC (R) Clyde A. (Pete) Selleck ’77
LTG (R) David D. Halverson ’79
GEN (R) Joseph L. Votel ’80
Ms. Kathy Medaris Widmer ’83
SEC Mark T. Esper ’86
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2024 Thayer Award Recipient
President Barack Obama
On September 19, 2024 the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) presented the 2024 Sylvanus Thayer Award to Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.
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2024 Nininger Award Recipient
Major Floren Herrera ’13
On October 10, 2024 the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) presented the 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms to MAJ Floren Herrera ’13 of the Philippine Army.
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