Battalion Awards
Chicago Navy League Award

A sword is awarded to one of the top graduating midshipmen who exemplified the characteristics of a navy officer while filling one of the senior midshipman staff (TRI-MIL, CO, XO, and OPSO) positions during the past year.

2007 Recipient: Charles Gund

Colonel Brian C. Regan, USMC Award

A sword is awarded to the top graduating Marine Option midshipman for their superior leadership and esprit de corps throughout their four years at Notre Dame.

2007 Recipient: Karl Kadon

George C. Strake Award

A sword is awarded to the top graduating Navy Option midshipman for their dedication, leadership, esprit and positive attitude throughout their four years at Notre Dame.

2007 Recipient: Erin Smith

Captain John A. McGurty, Jr., USNR Award

A sword is awarded to one of the top graduating Navy or Marine Option midshipmen who exemplified the characteristics of a naval officer while filling one of the senior midshipman staff (TRI-MIL, CO, XO, and OPSO) positions during the past year.

2007 Recipient: Casey Sweeney

1st LT Vincent J. Naimoli, USMC ('59) Award

A sword is awarded to one of the top graduating Navy or Marine Option midshipmen demonstrating 110% dedication and effort in academic achievement, student activities and leadership.

2007 Recipient: Stephen Hutchings

The Edward Easby-Smith Award

A sword is awarded to one of the top graduating Navy or Marine Option midshipmen who exemplified the characteristics of a naval officer while filling one of the senior midshipman staff (TRI-MIL, CO, XO, and OPSO) positions during the past year.

2007 Recipient: John Harrington