Candidates for this award shall be a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Junior member must have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and must hold a Junior membership card for the current year. Applicants must be in their senior year of an accredited high school. Applicants must present the completed application packet to the Unit President prior to March 1. The winning entry for each Unit shall be certified by the Unit President and mailed to Department Secretary by March 15. The following four letters of recommendation are required: One letter from either the Principal or Guidance Counselor of the school from which the applicant will be a graduate and to include size of class and studentÔÇÖs class rank. And the cumulative grade point average; One letter from a clergy, doctor, or social worker of the applicantÔÇÖs choice; and Two letters from adult citizens, other than relatives, attesting to the applicantÔÇÖs character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. Applicant must also submit a brief statement of the service of military veteran through whom applicant is eligible, including branch of service and dates of service, or a photocopy of veterans discharge papers.