The Bronze Wahatchee is awarded to individuals who have significantly contributed as a volunteer to the improvement of the Signal Corps community. This award is not intended for members of the Signal Regiment. This award is meant to recognize Spouses, Family members, or any other volunteer who is not eligible to join SCRA.
The major difference between the Bronze Wahatchee (BW) and the Silver Wahatchee (SW) is the level of participation. The BW awardees provide services that positively impact the Regimental community. The SW awardees help provide the policies, direction, and necessary resources to influence the services to positively impact the Regimental communities. The awards are not based on the rank of the SCRA member.
The Wahatchee Award, named for Georgia patriot Nancy Hart, is a Signal Corps award given to people who exemplify the volunteer spirit and have given long-term service to improve the Signal Corps community.

Things to consider before applying:

• We do not need written nomination and justification letters.
• Examples of service to receive this award are listed below. (This is only a suggested list, and it is not inclusive.)
  – Provide support to all levels of commands, from Platoon to Corps for Family Support Groups (FRG) community councils, and Chapel support
  – Participates in any fundraisers (all levels), Signal Ball/Dining Out committee members, unit events, family days, Christmas (Holiday) balls, and Christmas (Holiday) exodus events.
  – Provides the command with an informal information channel to support both Soldiers and Family members, and provides the command input on the impact of command decisions on the families.
  – Any additional actions the Commander feels directly or indirectly provide a positive impact on the command
• An SCRA membership is not required to receive the BW award.
• The BW can be approved by a Signal Corps lieutenant colonel in command, a colonel, or a general officer who is an active member of the SCRA.
  • After the application is received, we will send an email to the nominating authority to verify approval.
  • If approving authority is not available, SCRA will send the nomination to the National Board for approval on the nominator’s behalf.
• We request applications to be submitted at least 30 days before the desired presentation date to allow for voting and processing.
  • If submitted within 30 days, you will be charged a $25 express fee at the time of payment.
  • Please keep in mind, if the award is going to an APO address it will take longer for shipping.
• Payment will not be required until the application has been approved by SCRA.

Bronze Wahatchee Sample Write-Up:
Ms. Snuffy is a spouse and very active volunteer in the 57th Signal Company, 40th Signal Battalion Family Support Group (FRG) at Fort Hood, TX. She is always first to volunteer for any task needed to support the company. Of note, she served as the FRG fundraiser coordinator raising money for the annual Signal Ball. She participated in two different bake sales and multiple car washes. Through her efforts, the individual cost of the Signal Ball was lowered by $20 per person. Ms. Snuffy also volunteers with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program. She holds a monthly supper meal event at her house, often feeding 10-15 Soldiers. Additionally, she volunteers to help families with small children, by babysitting or preparing meals for new parents. Her conduct and example bring exceptional credit to SCRA, the Signal Corps, and the US Army.

We are no longer accepting award submissions via email.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Mrs. Morgan Wieckowski
awards@signalcorps.org