The criteria for nominating an individual for the Patronus Rotae, "Patron of the Wheel," award must be in accordance with the following:

- The nominator must also be a member in good standing in the Transportation Corps Regimental Association.

- The nominee must have made a significant positive impact on the Transportation Corps, a unit or the community and have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character.

- The approval authority is delegated to the first Transportation Corps (TC) Battalion or Brigade Commander in the sponsor's chain of command. If there is no Transportation Corps commander available, then the Chief of Transportation is the approval authority.

- The nominator has the option of forwarding the award recommendation to the Chief of Transportation for his approval/signature even if there is a TC Battalion or Brigade Commander in the sponsor's chain of command.

- All nominations must be submitted to the Transportation Corps Regimental Association's (TCRA) National Office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, for processing.

- The TCRA National Office must receive the complete nomination packet no later than one month prior to the presentation date or additional processing and shipping costs will be incurred.

- The nominator should complete the order form including full name of the nominee, the desired presentation date and payment for the award. The order form is available on the upper left hand corner of this page.

A one-page justification letter must accompany the nomination form. There is no special format for this letter. It simply must contain sufficient details about the nominee and have the endorsement of the approval authority.

- The nominator is responsible for ensuring presentation of the award takes place at a dignified ceremony or event.

- The Chief of Transportation retains final approval authority. If the justification does not merit the honor, payment will be refunded in full.