NSSAR 250th Recognition Program for promoting the 250th Anniversary to the public.

on November 30, 2025

 

Revolution Recognition Program

National Society Sons of the American Revolution

 

The recognition program is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and societies that participate in local, state, national and international events which publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the events and heroes of the period surrounding the American Revolution. Participation involves the planning and execution of these events, as well as attendance. The medal covers any event celebrating and promoting the 250th Anniversary. This therefore will cover any public events celebrating and promoting the 250th Anniversary in the period from 2014 to 2033. Forms may be submitted for multiple years Scorekeeping is the responsibility of each compatriot and awarding authority. The awarding authority for each medal is as follows. The Bronze Medal is authorized and recorded by the local chapter. The Silver Medal is Authorized and recorded by the state society. The Gold Medal only is authorized and recorded by the NSSAR 250th Anniversary Committee. Only Gold Medal applications should be submitted to the NSSAR 250th Anniversary Committee using the email address below:

 PLEASE SUBMIT TO: 250AnniversaryRecognition@sar.org.

 

Upon approval of the Gold Medal an email will be sent to the individual authorizing them to purchase the 250th Anniversary Gold Medal from merchandising.

 

Ø  Awards are based on activity and the awarding of points for each type of activity:

a.   Directing, chairing or co-chairing an event or sub-committee for the duration of the event. (20 points)

b.   Participation in the planning, financing, promotion or conduct of an event other than directing, chairing, or co- chairing an event. Those that do direct, chair or co-chair and event and also serve as a regular member of a committee or sub-committee in a non-leadership role, may also earn points. (10 points)

c.   Attending an Event (3 points)

d.   Attending an event in Colonial Attire (5 points)

Points are cumulative. The maximum points that can be awarded for any one event is 28 points.

 

Ø  SAR Members may be awarded the Medals for achieving the following levels:

a.   Bronze Medal: 25 promotion points as certified by his chapter, state.

b.   Silver Medal: 60 promotion points as certified by his state society.

c.   Gold Medal: 150 promotion points as certified by the NSSAR 250th Anniversary Committee.

 

Ø  Non-SAR members may also be awarded these medals:

a.   The chapter may present bronze awards to its Partners in Patriotism, and may recommend its Partners to the state or national society for higher recognition.

b.   The state and district may present silver awards to its Partners in Patriotism, and may recommend its Partners to the national society for higher recognition.

c.   The national society may present gold awards to its Partners in Patriotism.

 

Ø  Streamer.  Streamers are available for chapters, state societies and districts to present to Partners in Patriotism for attendance or participation in a 250th Anniversary Event. i.e. Scouting Units, DAR Chapters, etc.  They are available for purchase from merchandising at a cost of $5.00 each.


PART 1: Submission Information

Please complete this form with as much information as possible. If for a SAR member it is important that the name, national number, chapter, and state society be completed. If the form is being submitted on behalf of someone else, please make sure the contact information of the submitter and the candidate are entered. This form may be used by chapter and state societies to keep track of the awards authorized. Please show the total points on the first page. Only Gold Medal submissions should be submitted using the link above. Subsequent pages may be added to accurately list the events if needed.

 

 

Name of Candidate:

 

National Number:

 

E-mail:

 

Phone:

 

Type Submission:

 

Chapter:

 

Name of Submitter:

State Society:

 

Date Submitted:

 

Organization Size:

 

 

Event

Position

Possible Points

Committee/ Sub-Committee

Date of Service

Points Earned

 

Chairman

20

 

 

 

 

Planning/Non- Leadership

10

 

 

 

 

Attend Event

3

 

 

 

 

Attend in Colonial Attire

5