Is the Mary Walker award a big deal?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:37:26 -0400

So I don’t know much about it, I’ve tried to look it up and all I keep getting is Mary Walkers bio. She was an amazing woman who did amazing things and is the only female recipient of a Medal of Honor. WOW! I am getting awarded the Mary Walker award next week (I’m in the reserve, my husband is active and I volunteer for his units FRG) but his unit is making a HUGE deal out of this and freaking out that I was chosen and there’s going to be a huge ceremony and I’m very confused why. I just want to know more about it and what this means? Im not ungrateful at all! Just curious to learn more about it before the ceremony next week.

Response by 1SG Joseph Yorski, MHS made Sep 23 at 2020 7:38 PM

1SG Joseph Yorski, MHS — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:38:17 -0400

Congrats but neeeeever heard of it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2020 8:43 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:43:05 -0400

Here is what I found from 2019

https://bulletin.facs.org/2019/04/call-for-nominations-for-2019-dr-mary-edwards-walker-inspiring-women-in-surgery-award/

Call for nominations for 2019 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award | The...

Nominations for the annual Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award are being accepted through May 31, 2019.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2020 11:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:56:33 -0400

I know someone who received this as well. She received it at a BN ball, the ceremony appeared similar to that of an induction ceremony for SAMC or others that are similar.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Sep 26 at 2020 2:56 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:56:12 -0400

I don't know much about the Mary Walker award but I guess its to honor an outstanding female soldier. Mary Walker was a radical for her time and she was a feminist before they had a name for them. Just be thankful you are being honored and try to live up to the ideals which guided Mary Walker.
To put things in some perspective - the unit commander probably wants to show his superiors that he is honoring someone who has done great things in the FRG. Remember that you also represent the other FRG members who do great work but are not noticed.