Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award Criteria

1.  Nominating Criteria. In order to be nominated for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award an individual must:

• Be a spouse who has voluntarily provided significant contribution and support to the Chemical Corps, a Chemical unit, Chemical families, or a community.
   

• Possess qualities that set the individual apart from other Chemical Corps spouses or their peers.

2.  Eligibility.  In order to be eligible for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award an individual must be the spouse of a Chemical Corps Soldier or a civilian associated with service to the Chemical Corps and/or CBRN readiness.

3.  Nomination.  The nominator for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award must be a member of the CCRA.

4.  Approval.  Approval of the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award will be by the first Chemical Corps O6 in the Chain of Command or Responsibility who is a current member of the CCRA, or by an Officer of the CCRA. If there is no Chemical Corps Colonel in the Chain of command or Responsibility, the Assistant Commandant, U.S. Army Chemical School is the approving authority. Approval authority for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award will not be delegated below this rank.

5.  Submission of Awards. Nominations for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award will be submitted by the Nominator through the CCRA Web Site. Submissions will include as minimum:

•  Date of request.

•  Name and information for the requestor.

•  Name and information of the nominee.

•  One-two page justification/biography of/for the nominee.

•  Name and Information of the nominator.

•  Identification of Award accouterments desired and cost.

 
6.  Accouterments.  Accouterments for the Carol Ann Watson Spouse Award will include:

• Official Medallion (bronze in color) with distinctive neck ribbon.

• Official Certificate.

• Other as approved by the CCRA Board of Governors.