Annual National Awards are presented once a year at the National Convention, while annual Texas Society Awards are presented once a year at the Texas Society Convention. Most are submitted by a member of the General Executive Council, Departmental Commanders, or Society Commanders. These individuals will be notified when nominations are due. Forms for submission will be furnished or made available. All nominations for awards must be submitted with written documentation that lists specific reasons for the nomination.

Chapter Commanders who wish to make nominations for National and Texas Society Convention Awards should work through their Society Commanders and use the Chapter forms available on the website to submit to the Society. Nomination deadlines are important as certificates must be printed and medals prepared. All interested parties should familiarize themselves with the nomination forms and deadlines published on the National website to ensure participation in the awards process.

Work and activities performed while carrying out the duties of an elected or appointed office are not reasons for award nominations as such duties are the requirements of the office. Likewise, the normal requirements expected for all members of the Military Order of Stars and Bars are not qualifications for Awards.