The Silver Wahatchee Award recognizes those distinct individuals who have voluntarily made conspicuous long-term significant contributions to the Signal Regiment and the Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA).  Those individuals have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity, moral character, and selflessness.

(This is a SCRA award and is not a US Army Signal Regiment Award)

Medal:

This award is a Silver medallion, suspended from a ribbon to be worn around the neck.  Silver, a precious metal, represents the second highest award for service in the Signal Corps Regimental Association.

Front of Medal:  Centered on the medal is an engraving of the American patriot Nancy Morgan Hart. Inscribed across the top is “United States Army Signal Corps” and along the bottom is the word “Wahatchee”, a Cherokee word meaning “War Woman.”

Back of Medal:  Imprinted with the awardee’s name and the serial number of the award, surrounded in the laurel wreath of victory. Under the name is inscribed the words “for SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS to the Regiment”.

(for more information regarding Nancy Morgan Hart, click here)

Purpose:

The Silver Watachee Award recognizes those individuals who have contributed conspicuous long-term significant contributions to the Signal Regiment and the Signal Corps Regimental Association.  As a service award, length and level of service is a significant factor when considering candidates for this award. This award is presented to volunteers, spouses, and supporters of the Signal Corps and SCRA.  It is not intended for SCRA members.

Criteria:

• Demonstrate numerous recognizable acts of service over a significant period of time which promote the SCRA and the US Army Signal Corps
• Be of outstanding moral character and demonstrate the qualities of a professional Signal Corps Professional 
• Nomination must be submitted by an active member of the SCRA

An SCRA membership is not required to receive the Silver Watachee award.

*Awardees of the Silver Wahatchee Award should have been previously awarded the Bronze Wahatchee, when possible

– Examples of activities which may be considered:

• • Serving as a Family Readiness Group Leader supporting members, families, and other volunteers
  • Exposing the Regiment to new audiences and connecting likeminded individuals who are the same morals and values of Signal Corps members
  • Fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps among all Military and civilian members, spouses, and other volunteers 
  • Organizing social events for SCRA members to exchange ideas and experiences
  • Establish/manage programs for the betterment of Regimental members including scholarships, fundraisers, and job fairs
  • Providing career guidance to civilians about opportunities in the Signal Corps or Providing SCRA members guidance on opportunities in the DoD Civilians or commercial opportunities for spouses or transitioning military members

Approval Process:

• Nominator documents achievements for submission
• Nominator confers with the local chapter and the candidate to confirm if they have been awarded the Bronze Wahatchee Award
• Nominator submits award recommendation through the local chapter process or coordinates with the National Awards Coordinator for direct submission to National Awards Committee
  • EXAMPLE NOMINATION MEMO: Silver Wahatchee Nomination
• Chapter Leaders processes the award nomination through the National Awards Coordinator
• Nominator or Chapter Officer submit justification and proposed citation via the SCRA Webpage detailing service of the candidate
  • EXAMPLE CITATION: Silver Wahatchee Citation
• Once approved by National Headquarters, select the medal options and purchase through the awards store links provided by the National Awards Coordinator

Presentation of the Award:

• Awards should be presented at the earliest opportunity in an appropriate setting.
• Chapter Presidents should present the awards when possible.
• Presenters should make every effort to make the presentation professional and memorable (read a citation, take photos, etc.).
• Appropriate Settings include Signal Balls, Award Ceremonies, Retirement Ceremonies, Change of Command/Responsibility, Chapter Awards Banquets, or Orange Calls.

Admin note: 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 Headquarters