Bro. Corey M. Towns
Brigadier General Charles Young Military Leadership Award: BG (Bro) Charles Young was elected as the second honorary member of our Fraternity on March 8, 1912. BG Young, the highest ranking African-American officer in the military at the time of his death, died in Africa on January 8, 1922. This award is given to a financial brother who is in the Reserves, National Guard, or on Active Duty with any branch of the US Armed Service during the period in which he is nominated, served honorably, demonstrated meritorious service as well as outstanding leadership characteristics, made outstanding contributions to the Fraternity at the Chapter, District, International levels (Chapters/District are expected to support all International and District mandated programs) and the military, served in a manner above and beyond the ordinary participation levels necessary to implement programs and projects and must be involved with the organization, planning and implementation of programs and projects.