Awards

The Charlie Nabholz Award for Distinguished Service in support of the Arkansas National Guard, Military Families and Survivors, authorized by the Board of Director in 2023, Is the highest recognition conferred on any individual by the Foundation. Recipients have made sustained contributions of exceptional and far-reaching magnitude to the general welfare of Arkansas National Guard Units, Members, Families and Survivors in a manner worthy of recognition at the Foundation’s annual National Guard Birthday Gala.

The Major General Harold L. Gwatney Award for Military Service was established by the Board of Directors of the Arkansas National Guard Foundation in 2024 to honor those military veterans who demonstrate sustained superior service and support to the military community during their military career or following their separation from military service. Recipients have provided sustained or superior service that has made an enduring impact on the military community in Arkansas. The award is named for Major General Harold L. Gwatney.