Who receives the Outstanding Cadet award?

The Outstanding Cadet award is presented to cadets who demonstrate exceptional qualities across multiple areas, reflecting their overall performance and dedication in the Naval Science program. This award is not determined by a single aspect, such as attendance, drill performance, or behavioral records, but rather encompasses a comprehensive evaluation of a cadet’s contributions, skills, leadership qualities, academic achievement, and participation in extracurricular activities.

This multi-faceted approach ensures that the award recognizes those who excel holistically within the program, celebrating their hard work and commitment to their development as a cadet and as a leader. Other options, while acknowledging important elements of cadet performance, do not encompass the breadth of qualifications required for the Outstanding Cadet award.