Meritorious Achievement - Awarded to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding meritorious achievement. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.

Naval Honor Unit - Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Naval Honor School status. Awarded only to 20 percent of the NJROTC Units in the program.

Distinguished Cadet - Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)

Honor Cadet - Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including naval science courses.

CNET Unit Award - Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned CNET Unit Award status. Awarded only to 20 percent of the schools in the program.

Military Aptitude Award - Awarded yearly to those outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.

Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet - Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.

Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet - Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3. Same criteria as above.

Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet - Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2. Same criteria as above.

Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet - Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1. Same criteria as above.

Exemplary Conduct - Awarded yearly to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the year.

Academic Award - Awarded, when earned, to each cadet who has met any of the following academic award criteria:

Exemplary Personal Appearance - Awarded twice a year to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.

Physical Fitness - Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds the basic physical fitness requirements outlined in Chapter 3 on page 3-7 of the NJROTC Field Manual.

Participation - Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who has participated in three activities other than routine unit activities.

Unit Service - Awarded to any cadet who has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the NSI.

Community Service - Awarded, twice a year to any cadet in good standing who distinguishes him/herself by by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.

Drill Team - Awarded twice a year to each member of a drill team in good standing, who has entered competition or performed at three or more official functions.

Color Guard - Awarded twice a year to each member of a color guard in good standing who has entered competition or performed at three or more official functions.

Pistol/Rifle Team - Awarded twice a year to any cadet in good standing who has entered any competition. (Looks just like the Drill team Ribbon due to the adverse affects of the scanner. They are really very different from each other.)

Orienteering - Awarded twice a year, to any cadet in good standing who meets the orienteering standards listed on pages 1-45 and 1-46 of the NJROTC Field Manual, or who has entered any competition.

Recruiting - Awarded, when earned, to a cadet who is instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent awards are given when two additional students are enrolled.

Mini Boot Camp - Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory completion of mini-bootcamp, Leadership Academy, or similar training as approved by the area manager.

Sea Cruise - Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must be cast off lines and be underway).