About the LT Michael P Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award
The LT Michael P. Murphy Award is given to a non-active duty person(s)
whose character, distinguished military or civilian service, and stature draw
wholesome comparison to the qualities that the Central PA Council of the Navy
League strives for, in keeping with its mission. In addition, with the purpose of identifying to the public and our members the broad national significance of the Navy League as one of the nation's cherished organizations.
The recipient(s) will have:
- Demonstrated a strong interest supporting member goals of the Navy League of the United States including:
- Support our communities
- Educate, motivate and inform people
- Educate government officials
- Support youth programs improving our future
- Provided a lifetime of service
- Made significant and distinguished contributions through their public service
In the fall of each year, the
President of Central PA Council will receive the nominations and provide or
forward nominations from members to a Selection Committee. Nominees need not necessarily be a member of
the Council or the Navy League. A narrative detailing the nominee's
contributions and distinguished service, justifying selection as the recipient
of the
LT Michael P. Murphy Award,
accompanies the nomination. Once all
nominations are received and compiled, the Selection Committee composed of
elected board position members and prior president's reviews and selects the
recipient or recipients.
The
president of the Council, upon notification by the selection committee, will
then notify the Award winner(s) who will be invited to receive the Award in
State College at a ceremony where he/she will have the opportunity to address
the Council and invited guests. Although
this Award is intended to recognize distinguished service over a span of many
years, it is also meant to highlight the recipient's service and provide
citizens with role models to emulate in their own careers.
Past recipients include: