Association of the United States Army nominates Norwich University for award

Norwich University, the country’s first private military college and proud birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), has been nominated for one of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) highest honors: the Top National Partner Feature Award.

Each year, AUSA selects a series of National Partners to spotlight. These organizations live the mission, support the Total Army, and represent the best in institutional or business partnership. Norwich University’s National Partner of the Month Feature Profile, which can be viewed at ausa.org/sponsors/norwich-university, now stands in the running for the top honor. The Top National Partner Feature Award recognizes the most engaging and active partner spotlight, showcasing not only visibility but the depth of commitment between the partner and AUSA’s mission.
Voting is open through Aug. 31, and the winner will be announced at the AUSA National Partner Breakfast during the association’s Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on October 15. Each unique visit to the Norwich University profile will be counted as a vote.

“As a proud Norwich graduate and U.S. Army veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the impact Norwich has on shaping the leaders of character who go on to serve with distinction in uniform and beyond,” said LTC Brian J. Doyle ’94, USA (Ret), who now serves as Norwich University’s Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations. “Being nominated by AUSA is a tremendous honor that reflects our shared enduring commitment to those who serve and the strength of our alumni who continue to lead in every corner of the world.” With 23 years of Army service and three deployments under his belt, Doyle knows what successful leadership looks like and the importance of continued support for active-duty military members, their families, and veterans. 

The Association of the United States Army, founded in 1950, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan voice for America’s Army. It educates, informs, and connects while supporting soldiers, families, veterans, and the communities that stand behind them. Norwich, with its dual mission of academic excellence and military training, shares those same ideals. 

For more than two centuries, Norwich has prepared students to simultaneously perform public leadership and public service, regardless of their chosen field. The University’s Guiding Values encourages service to nation and others before self which perfectly complements AUSA’s vision to connect and support the Total Army, inform the public, and honor those who have served. This shared ethos continues to strengthen the partnership with AUSA which reflects the joint commitment to service, integrity, and dedication to excellence.

Norwich University is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with AUSA in support of the Army, the broader defense community, those serving in each branch of the U.S. military, and our veterans. The University invites its global community of alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and supporters to view the Norwich profile and cast their vote. Support the cause. Share the good news. Help Norwich bring this honor home. 

To support Norwich’s nomination, visit ausa.org/sponsors/norwich-university and cast your vote before Aug. 31.