For the top of the class — the honor graduate, distinguished graduate, or top shooter award the academy itself presents.

A 16″ × 20″ hardwood panel in walnut and oak with a dimensionally carved academy or department insignia, the award title, graduate's name, class number, and date. Carved in relief — built to be presented on a stage, photographed, and kept for a career.

For academies and training commands: Recurring class cycles can be placed as standing orders — same award, every class, delivered before every graduation, guaranteed.