Vermont Statutes Title 20. Internal Security and Public Safety, § 369. Awards and medals

Upon the approval of the Governor, the Adjutant and Inspector General may create and design awards and medals to recognize meritorious service or outstanding achievement for members of the Vermont National Guard. The Adjutant and Inspector General shall publish a roster of these awards and medals, the criteria and process for awarding them, and a description or specification of each award or medal. All awards and medals shall be presented in the name of the State of Vermont and be awarded to a member or retired member of the Vermont National Guard or if the member is deceased to the member's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild or, if none, to a person designated by the executor of the member's estate.