Daughters of the American Revolution
Provides the DAR/ROTC Medal that is awarded to a graduating high school cadet who has demonstrated dependability, good character, military discipline, leadership, and a fundamental patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC (NSCC) training.

Drug Enforcement Agency
The DEA's Demand Reduction Program reaches millions of children and their school administrators, principals, teachers, and coaches with appropriate and specific drug education programs and materials. Demand Reduction supplies schools and other youth-based organizations with drug prevention videos and publications and provides accurate resources to school administrators to help them formulate effective anti-drug programs. In addition, the Demand Reduction program supports and assists programs offered by such organizations as Boys and Girls Clubs, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), and Law Enforcement Explorers. These programs provide productive activities for kids and reduce the risk of drug use. The DEA can assist cadets earn the Drug Reduction Service Ribbon. (List of Local Offices of the DEA)

Navy League of the United States
Provided the NLUS Youth Medal and Ribbon for NSCC and NLCC Cadets of the Year at the Unit Level. This award sponsored by the Navy League of the United States enables sponsoring councils to annually recognize excellence on the part of young people participating in NSCC and NLCC programs. It serves to emphasize the importance placed on education and training of American youth and recognizes the importance of NSCC and NLCC as NLUS youth programs in attaining established goals and objectives.

President's Physical Fitness Challenge
Provide guidance for the testing and evaluation of Cadets attempting to distinguish themselves by excelling in maintaining physical fitness standards. The NSCC/NLCC Physical Fitness Ribbon is awarded to any cadet who meets the required qualifying standards of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as outlined in the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Package.

Sons of the American Revolution
Provides the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal, which is awarded to an NSCC/NLCC cadet who has attained the rate of Petty Officer Second Class or above (NSCC or NLCC) and is in good standing militarily and scholastically at the time of selection and presentation The cadet nominated must demonstrate a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and excellence in the performance of duties; have the potential for greater leadership responsibilities.

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Offering the VFW/ NSCC Award, the VFW with a rich tradition rooted in the 19th century, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is today the oldest major veterans organization in America. Celebrating its centennial in 1999, it entered the 21st century with 1.9 million members. VFW's 9,500 Posts count members from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and all the expeditionary campaigns through Bosnia. From national headquarters in Kansas City, MO and its Washington Office, VFW administers a host of programs and pursues issues of national importance to veterans. The four cornerstones of VFW's foundation include preserving veterans rights, advocating a strong national defense, promoting patriotism and offering community service. VFW achievements range from helping pass GI Bills for three generations of war vets to making the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem to providing $2.6 million in college scholarships for students every year. Across America, these three letters - VFW- symbolize commitment to country and community.