The "Formation of the Year Awards" are presented annually to outstanding NSmen by their respective formations. Winners of this Award are identified by their formations and each formation can present a maximum of three awards annually.
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Selection Criteria for Formation NSmen of the Year:
These awards are presented to NSmen who have demonstrated excellent performance and consistently set exemplary standards in training, discipline and attitude towards National Service.
Some of the contributions made by these NSmen include the willingness to extend their services to the SAF beyond their National Service liability; the extra efforts put in by the NS Commanders to increase their own military proficiency and that of the men under their command.
These NSmen have also actively participated in projects and activities to improve the training, administration and welfare of their units.