The Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MDSSAR) has a very rich leadership history. We now recognize that leadership with the Maryland Lifetime Service Award. Qualification takes a lifetime of service and leadership.
The Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution Lifetime Service Award created in 2022 recognizes the total sum of a Compatriot's contributions to the Maryland Society and its Chapters throughout twenty-five years or more of leadership in the Society as an officer or committee chairman.
This is not a membership award but is for members that have taken an active role in leading our Society. This leadership also includes leadership at the national level as an officer or national committee chairman representing the Old Line State. This award is akin to a state level 'Minuteman Award' and is now the highest award presented to a Maryland Compatriot for active and distinguished service rendered to the State Society.
The Award Medal
Front and reverse views of the Maryland Lifetime Service Award medal
Award Criteria
Eligibility Requirements
The State Society Lifetime Service Medal may be awarded to SAR members who have rendered long, faithful and meritorious service to the State Society that cumulatively impacted the State Society. The lifetime service rendered should be stated in the citation. A Compatriot may receive this medal only once from the Maryland State Society.
- A nominee must have a minimum of fifteen years of active and distinguished service to the State Society
- Must have served at least ten years in a State Society elective office (VPG, President, VP, Trustee, Alternate Trustee or other officer)
- Must have served five years as a Committee Chairman/Vice Chairman or Officer for an additional three years
- Must have served as a chapter officer or chairman for ten years
- Total minimum service: twenty-five years
Service Substitutions
The following substitutions are permitted to meet the service requirements:
- An additional ten years of service will include five years as a chapter officer and five years as a chapter chairman
- Three years of national service as a national officer can be substituted for service as a state or chapter officer
- Three years as a national chairman can be substituted for a state or chapter chairman
- Additional state service can be substituted for chapter service on a year-per-year basis
- All twenty-five years of service can be served at the state level
Important: All requirements should be thoroughly reviewed before making the nomination.
Award Recipients
The awardees are listed by the year of their award. Click their name to view their full award citation.
2022 Awardees
2023 Awardees
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Award Design
The Maryland Lifetime Service Award features a distinctive design that honors the rich heritage of Maryland and the dedication of our members who have served with distinction.
