Isaac Shelby Centurion Award
Established in 2014, the Kentucky Society created a medal to honor those members who have faithfully supported the Sons of the American Revolution. This medal is the “Isaac Shelby Centurion” Medal. Isaac Shelby was chosen for his historical significance as Kentucky’s first Governor. It is intended for members of the Kentucky Society who have attended a minimum of 100 SAR “events”. Events are determined to be any activity that promotes the Sons of the American Revolution, including, but not limited to: grave marking, school programs, parades, attendance at a Chapter / State / District / National meeting, funeral visitation of a departed Compatriot, etc. Basically, any activity that can be reported in the President-General’s Americanism Report would qualify.
Compatriots who believe they qualify for the medal must complete the appropriate form (found below) setting forth their qualifications, and including the supporting documentation. This application form is available on the KYSSAR website in several electronic formats, and must be signed by the Chapter President. All records will be maintained and recorded by a chapter officer designated by their current President. (i.e.; Secretary or Historian) Notification of the individual qualification for the award is to be forwarded to the State Society President. Once approved by the Chapter, the medal set (large and miniature medals) may be purchased by the recipient or by chapter treasures from the Kentucky Society.
Presentation of the Centurion Medal and accompanying certificate will be awarded either at the State spring, summer or fall annual meetings or by the present state president during his or his representative visits to chapters during his tenure. NOTE: There is a look back period to January 1, 2010 for documented activities. This will allow for inclusion of all KY Chapters to grandfather members that have always been supportive and active within their Chapters but have been limited in their ability to serve either by health or age
limitations. To calculate member’s activities that are being granted a grandfather inclusion, a statement by two chapter officers will qualify the member to purchase or be awarded the Centurion Medal.
The medal may be awarded multiple times. A bronze oak leaf cluster shall be awarded for each additional one hundred (100) events meeting the requirements listed above. Presentation and wear of oak leaf clusters shall follow NSSAR policy.