The Vice Admiral "Jerry" Land Medal

A medal in honor of Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land, USN, was established by the Executive Committee in 1952.

The following rules govern:

a. The award will be for "Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field."
b. The title will be "The Vice Admiral ‘Jerry’ Land Medal."
c. The medal will be made of gold-plated bronze, hexagonal in shape, measuring 2 1/2inches (6.25 cm) from the top to bottom across the points of the hexagon, the obverse side showing a likeness of Admiral Land and the reverse side carrying an inscription of the award.
d. Eligibility for the medal need not be limited to membership in the Society.
e. The proposal for award may be made by a member of the Society in good standing.
f. The selection of the nominee for the award shall be made by the Awards Committee of the Society.
g. The nomination by the Committee and the final award by the Council will require a two-thirds vote of the Committee and of the Council.
h. Notification of the award will be made prior to the Annual Meeting and the medal will be presented with suitable ceremonies at the Annual Meeting or at such time as the President of the Society may arrange.
i. The medal may be awarded annually but not more often.