WPAOG Awards
Yhe West Point Association of Graduates proudly awards the SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD and the DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD to individuals who exemplify the Academy’s motto: “DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.” It also presents the Alexander R. Nininger Award to a graduate who has demonstrated valor on the field of battle.
2026 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
Mr. Michael C. Mewhinney ’66
COL (R) B. Hudson Berrey ’72
Mr. Vincent Viola ’77
GEN (R) Vincent K. Brooks ’80
GEN (R) Bob Brown ’81
GEN (R) Darryl A. Williams ’83.
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2025 Thayer Award Recipient
Mr. Thomas Hanks
No event was held due to scheduling.
2025 Nininger Award Recipient
COL Kyle Walton ’01
On November 21, 2025, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) presented the 2025 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms to COL Kyle Walton, Class of 2001.
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