Awarded to a Georgia Military College alumnus whose life has embodied the ideals of GMC: discipline, leadership, moral character, and learning, and whose accomplishments have made a significant impact or fundamental change within a specific profession, career, or endeavor, or whose accomplishments have made a conspicuous and positive impression on those who will follow the award recipient's lead in the field or endeavor, and whose life is an example of extraordinary accomplishment.

Awarded to a Georgia Military College alumnus who has attained notable success in their chosen field or profession at the local, state, or national level, and whose achievement might serve as an inspiration to anyone considering entering that chosen field or profession, or might serve as inspiration to anyone to excel in their chosen field or profession because of the example set by the recipient of this award.

Awarded to an alumnus, or friend of Georgia Military College, who has rendered special or exceptional service to the school or to any of its ancillary organizations, including, but not limited to; the GMC Alumni Association, the GMC Bulldog Club, the GMC Booster Club, or The GMC Foundation, Inc.

Awarded to a Georgia Military College alumnus who, having finished their studies at GMC within the past fifteen years, has demonstrated excellence in academics or in their chosen career or profession, or who has made great strides in their personal life, and who shows promise of continuing excellence.

Awarded to an individual who is not an alumnus of Georgia Military College, but who has rendered special or exceptional service to the school or to its Alumni Association, and who, by virtue of their service, is worthy of the designation of GMC Alumnus and all that that designation entails.

Awarded to a Georgia Military College alumnus who through leadership, inspiration, teamwork, or hard work in the spirit of volunteerism or in their professional activities, has taken the lessons of GMC's Character Education beyond the classroom and whose actions are characterized by a history of exemplary service resulting in unquestionable improvements within their community.