The Medal for Exceptional Service Bylaw

The order of the Homenetmen Medal for Exceptional Service was approved in accordance with the decisions adopted by the Homenetmen Central Committee on April 17, 1995.

Article 1. The Homenetmen Central Committee is the only body entitled to award the Medal for Exceptional Service. The medal is presented by a member of the Central Committee or an authorized representative.

Article 2. The Medal for Exceptional Service is awarded together with a matching lapel pin and a certificate. The certificate is sealed by the Homenetmen Central Committee, signed by its Chairperson and Secretary, and carries the date of authorization.

Article 3. The Homenetmen Central Committee registers the names, photographs, and date of authorization of the Medal for Exceptional Service recipients in a “Golden Book” designated for this special purpose.

Article 4. The Medal of Merit may be awarded to:

1. Members or friends of Homenetmen who have donated a generous financial contribution to the organization,
2. Armenian or non-Armenian individuals who have provided the organization with valuable services.

Article 5. The Homenetmen Central Committee may bestow the Homenetmen Medal for Exceptional Service through the following procedure:

1. By its own initiative: in this case, the Central Committee should inform  the award recipient’s Regional Committee or the Solitary Committee in advance.
2. Based on an application by a Regional Committee or a Solitary Committee: in this case, the application should include the curriculum vitae of the nominee and the completed application form designated for the Homenetmen Medal for Exceptional Service. The latter is presented as an “Appendix” to this Bylaw.

Article 6. The Homenetmen Central Committee announces the name of the Medal for Exceptional Service recipient in its official publication, throughout the Armenian press, as well as disseminating a specific Release announcing the news to all Homenetmen Regional and Solitary Committees. In their turn, the committees spread the announcement among their chapters and members.

Article 7. It is acceptable to bestow the Medal of Merit post mortem, to recognize the life-long service of a deceased member of Homenetmen.