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Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S. government awards may also be issued to military personnel of the United States Armed Forces and be worn in conjunction with
awards and decorations of the United States military The United States Armed Forces awards and decorations are primarily the medals, service ribbons, and specific Military badges of the United States, badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments while a member of the U.S. A ...
. In order of precedence, those U.S. non-military awards and decorations authorized for wear are worn after U.S. military personal decorations and unit awards and before U.S. military campaign and service awards. The following is a selection of civilian awards which are presently issued by the U.S. government.


Office of the President of the United States

Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Citizens Medal The Presidential Citizens Medal is an award bestowed by the President of the United States. It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States and is second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Established by executive order on No ...

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Medal for Merit The Medal for Merit was, during the period it was awarded, the highest civilian decoration of the United States. It was awarded by the President of the United States to civilians who "distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct i ...
(no longer awarded)
Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, along with the Congressional Gold Medal. It is an award bestowed by the president of the United States to recognize people who have made "an especially merito ...
(no longer awarded)
President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service Established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on 27 June 1957 by , the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service was created to allow the President to recognize civilian officers or employees of the federal government who hav ...

National Medal of Arts The National Medal of Arts is an award and title created by the United States Congress in 1984, for the purpose of honoring artists and patrons of the arts. A prestigious American honor, it is the highest honor given to artists and arts patrons ...

National Humanities Medal The National Humanities Medal is an American award that annually recognizes several individuals, groups, or institutions for work that has "deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities, broadened our citizens' engagement with the huma ...

National Medal of Science The National Medal of Science is an honor bestowed by the President of the United States to individuals in science and engineering who have made important contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of behavioral and social scienc ...

National Medal of Technology and Innovation The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (formerly the National Medal of Technology) is an honor granted by the President of the United States to American inventors and innovators who have made significant contributions to the development ...

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Author ...
http://www.paemst.org/ PAEMST
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their independent research careers. The White ...
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PECASE The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their independent research careers. The White ...
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Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) * President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Automobiles * Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese fu ...

Preserve America Presidential Award The word preserve may refer to: Common uses * Fruit preserves, a type of sweet spread or condiment * Nature reserve, an area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or other special interest, usually protected Arts, entertainment, and media ...

President's Environmental Youth Awardhttp://www.epa.gov/peya/ President's Environmental Youth Awards
President's Volunteer Service Award The President's Volunteer Service Award is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Established by executive order by George W. Bush, the award was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helpin ...
(PVSA)


Senior Executive Service

Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive
Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive
Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Senior Professional
Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Senior Professional


United States Congress

Congressional Gold Medal The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress. It is Congress's highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions. The congressional pract ...

Congressional Silver Medal
Congressional Bronze Medal
Congressional Award Gold Medal (Youth Only)
Congressional Award Silver Medal (Youth Only)
Congressional Award Bronze Medal (Youth Only)
Congressional Gold Certificate (Youth Only)
Congressional Silver Certificate (Youth Only)
Congressional Bronze Certificate (Youth Only)


United States Intelligence Community

The National Intelligence Awards (NIA) Program is administered by the
Office of the Director of National Intelligence The director of national intelligence (DNI) is a senior, cabinet-level United States government official, required by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to serve as executive head of the United States Intelligence Comm ...
for the
United States Intelligence Community United may refer to: Places * United, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * United, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Arts and entertainment Films * ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film * ''United'' (2011 film), a BBC Two f ...
(IC).


National Intelligence Community Awards


Significant contribution awards

George Washington Spymaster Award
National Intelligence Cross
National Intelligence Medal for Valor
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal (NIDSM) is a decoration awarded for service to the United States Intelligence Community. The decoration is awarded to any member or contributor to the National Intelligence Community, either c ...

National Intelligence Superior Service Medal
National Intelligence Reform Medal (Retired 11/2010)
National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal
National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation
National Intelligence Medallion
National Intelligence Certificate of Distinction
Director of National Intelligence's Award for Collaborative Leadership (Retired 11/2010)
National Intelligence Special Act or Service Award
Intelligence Community EEO and Diversity Exemplary Leadership Award
Intelligence Community EEO and Diversity Outstanding Achievement Award
Intelligence Community Seal Medallion
Galileo Award


National Intelligence Public Service Awards

National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal
National Intelligence Superior Public Service Medal


Special eligibility awards

Intelligence Community Expeditionary Service Medal
National Intelligence Joint Duty Service Device
Senior National Intelligence Service Device


Former award prior to establishment of the NIA Program

National Security Medal The National Security Medal is a decoration of the United States of America officially established by President Harry S. Truman in Executive Order 10431 of January 19, 1953. The medal was originally awarded to any person, without regard to natio ...

National Intelligence Medal of Achievement The National Intelligence Medal of Achievement is an award that was presented to members of the United States Intelligence Community, both civilian and military, to recognize significant acts of service to the community as a whole. The National Int ...
(NIAM)


Central Intelligence Agency


CIA Awards

Distinguished Intelligence Cross The Distinguished Intelligence Cross is the highest decoration awarded by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. It is given for "a voluntary act or acts of extraordinary heroism involving the acceptance of existing dangers with conspic ...
(Valor Award)
Distinguished Intelligence Medal The Distinguished Intelligence Medal is awarded by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency for performance of outstanding services or for achievement of a distinctly exceptional nature in a duty or responsibility. Recipients This list includes onl ...

Intelligence Star The Intelligence Star is an award given by the Central Intelligence Agency to its officers for "voluntary acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or for outstanding achievements or services rendered with distinction under conditions ...
(Valor Award)
Intelligence Medal of Merit
Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal The Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for an individual's cumulative record of service reflecting a pattern of increasing levels of responsibility or increasingly strategic impact and with disti ...

Career Intelligence Medal The Career Intelligence Medal is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for a cumulative record of service which reflects exceptional achievements that substantially contributed to the mission of the Agency.CIA web pageMedals of the CIA See ...

Career Commendation Medal The Career Commendation Medal is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for exemplary service significantly above normal duties that had an important contribution to the Agency's mission. CIA web pageMedals of the CIA See also * Awards and ...

Intelligence Commendation Medal
Exceptional Service Medallion
Hostile Action Service Medal
Agency Seal Medal The Agency Seal Medal (formerly Medallion) is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency to non-Agency personnel, including U.S. Government employees and private citizens, who have made significant contributions to the Agency's intelligence effor ...

Director's Award
Gold Retirement Medallion
Silver Retirement Medallion
Bronze Retirement Medallion


Department of Agriculture

The USDA’s Honor Awards is a tradition dating back to 1947 and represents the highest awards granted by the Secretary to an individual or group for contribution or achievement in support of the Department’s mission. Since 2018, the traditional honor awards program has been redesigned into a three-tier structure: * Tier 3: Secretary's Honor Awards * Tier 2: Under (or Assistant) Secretary's Awards * Tier 1: Administrator's (or Chief's) Awards


Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award


Foreign Agricultural Service

Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award


U.S. Forest Service

Distinguished Science Award
Early Career Scientist Award
Science Delivery Award
Strategic Goal Honor Awards
Aldo Leopold Aldo Leopold (January 11, 1887 – April 21, 1948) was an American writer, philosopher, naturalist, scientist, ecologist, forester, conservationist, and environmentalist. He was a professor at the University of Wisconsin and is best known for his ...
Award for Overall Wilderness Stewardship Program
Bob Marshall Award for Individual Champion of Wilderness Stewardship
Bob Marshall Award for Group Champion of Wilderness Stewardship
Wilderness Partnership Champion Award
Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Research Award
Connie Myers Award for Leadership in Wilderness Education
Line Officer Wilderness Leadership Award
Outstanding Wild & Scenic River Stewardship
Outstanding Wild & Scenic River Manager
Outstanding Line Officer Leadership for Wild & Scenic Rivers


Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce Gold Medal
Department of Commerce Silver Medal The Department of Commerce Silver Medal is the second highest of three honor awards of the United States Department of Commerce. Since 1949, the Silver Medal is presented by the Secretary of Commerce for exceptional service. The award may be pre ...

Department of Commerce Bronze Medal
President's "E" Award


National Institute of Standards and Technology

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recognizes U.S. organizations in the business, health care, education, and nonprofit sectors for performance excellence. The Baldrige Award is the highest formal recognition of the performance excellen ...

Eugene Casson Crittenden Award
Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award
Edward Uhler Condon Award
Judson C. French Award
Jacob Rabinow Applied Research Award
Edward Bennett Rosa Award
William P. Slichter Award
Samuel Wesley Stratton Award
George A. Uriano Award
NIST Colleagues' Choice Award
Director's Award for Excellence in Administration
Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Award
NIST Safety Award


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal The NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal is the highest honorary award presented by the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Established 23 December 2013, the medal is awarded to those members of the NOAA Corps and those members of the Uniformed Serv ...

NOAA Administrator's Award
NOAA Corps Commendation Medal The NOAA Corps Commendation Medal is an honorary recognition awarded to members of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps or to members of the Uniformed Services detailed, assigned, or attached to NOAA. Award criteria The NOAA Corps Commendation Me ...

NOAA Corps Achievement Medal The NOAA Corps Achievement Medal is an honorary recognition awarded to members of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps or to members of the Uniformed Services detailed, assigned, or attached to NOAA. Award criteria The NOAA Corps Achievement Meda ...

NOAA Corps Director's Ribbon
NOAA Units Citation Award
NOAA Technology Transfer Award
NOAA Distinguished Career Award


Non-government decorations


=Non-governmental organizations

= Junior Officer of the Year = NOAA ACO Award Medal (without attachments)
Science Award = NOAA ACO Award Medal (with bronze "S" device)
Engineering Award = NOAA ACO Award Medal (with bronze "E" device)
Society of American Military Engineers' Colbert Medal
Society of American Military Engineers Karo Award


Campaign and service awards

NOAA Corps National Response Deployment Medal
NOAA Corps Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Medal
NOAA Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
NOAA Corps Atlantic Sea Service Ribbon
NOAA Corps Pacific Sea Service Ribbon
NOAA Corps Mobile Duty Service Ribbon
NOAA Corps International Service Ribbon
NOAA Corps National Response Service Ribbon
NOAA Rifle Ribbon ''(no longer awarded)''
NOAA Pistol Ribbon ''(no longer awarded)''


Coast and Geodetic Survey

Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service Ribbon
Coast and Geodetic Survey Meritorious Service Ribbon
Coast and Geodetic Survey Good Conduct Ribbon
Coast and Geodetic Survey Defense Service Ribbon
Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic War Zone Ribbon
Coast and Geodetic Survey Pacific War Zone Ribbon


Department of Defense


Department of Defense awards for civilian service

Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award The Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award is the second highest career award presented by the Department of Defense. It is presented for exceptionally noteworthy service of major significance to the Department of Defense as a who ...

Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award


Office of the Secretary of Defense-level awards for civilian service

Office of the
Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award The Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service is the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s (OSD) highest level career medaled award. Career civilian employees of the OSD, the Department of Defense, and the Fe ...

Office of the Secretary of Defense Civilian Career Service Award
Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom The Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom is a decoration established to acknowledge civilian employees of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) who are killed or wounded in the line of duty. Description The medal was cr ...

Civilian Desert Shield/Desert Storm Medal
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism The Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism or Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal is a medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense. It was authorized on August 9, 2007, but may be awarded for expeditiona ...

Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal The Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) is established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Department of Defense civilian workforce who directly support the military forces, when those members are engaged in mili ...
(AFCSM)
Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence The Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence is an award of the United States government presented by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for civilian service. The award is bestowed on individuals who have made a significant cont ...

Office of the Secretary of Defense Group Achievement Award


Office of the Secretary of Defense-level awards for private citizens

Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service
Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service
Eugene G. Fubini Award


Joint Chiefs of Staff

CJCS Award for Distinguished Public Service (DPS)
CJCS Award for Outstanding Public Service (OPS)
CJCS Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award (JDSCA)
CJCS Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award (JMCSA), its military equivalent is the
Defense Meritorious Service Medal The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense. In the order of precedence of the United States Armed Forces, it is worn between the Purple ...

Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award (JCSCA), its military equivalent is the
Joint Service Commendation Medal The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fift ...

Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award (JCSAA), its military equivalent is the Joint Service Achievement Medal


Civilian Personnel Management Service

Exceptional Civilian Service Award
Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award


Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

DARPA Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
DARPA Superior Civilian Service Medal
DARPA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
DARPA Distinguished Public Service Medal
DARPA Superior Public Service Medal
DARPA Meritorious Public Service Medal
DARPA Honorable Service Medal
Game Changer Award Medallion


DOD Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

DOD Inspector General Distinguished Service Award
DOD Inspector General Superior Civilian Service Award
DOD Inspector General Meritorious Civilian Service Award


Defense Investigative Service

Defense Investigative Service Exceptional Civilian Service Award
Defense Investigative Service Meritorious Civilian Service Award


Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Director's Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Director's Commendation for Civilian Service
Director's Civilian Achievement Award
DPAA Operational Team Service Medal
DPAA Distinguished Public Service Medal
DPAA Superior Public Service Medal


Department of the Army


Department of the Army Civilian Service Decorations

Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Secretary of the Army Award for Valor
Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Superior Civilian Service Award
Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal (formerly the ''Commander's Award for Civilian Service'')
Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal
Secretary of the Army's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Materiel Acquisition


Department of the Army Civilian Service Medals

Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism The Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism or Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal is a medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense. It was authorized on August 9, 2007, but may be awarded for expeditiona ...

Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal The Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) is established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Department of Defense civilian workforce who directly support the military forces, when those members are engaged in mili ...
(AFCSM)


Department of the Army Public Service Decorations

Distinguished Public Service Medal
Superior Public Service Medal
Meritorious Public Service Medal
Public Service Commendation Medal (formerly the ''Commander's Award for Public Service'')
Patriotic Public Service Lapel Button
Certificate Certificate may refer to: * Birth certificate * Marriage certificate * Death certificate * Gift certificate * Certificate of authenticity, a document or seal certifying the authenticity of something * Certificate of deposit, or CD, a financial p ...
of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service


Department of the Air Force

Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award
Civilian Award for Valor
Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Command Civilian Award for Valor
Exemplary Civilian Service Award
Civilian Achievement Award
Civilian Air Medal
Civilian Aerial Achievement Award


Awards for non-governmental personnel

Secretary of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Award for Exceptional Public Service
Air Force Exceptional Service Award
Air Force Scroll of Appreciation
Commander's Public Service Award


Department of the Navy

Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Superior Civilian Service Award
Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Civilian Service Commendation Medal
Civilian Service Achievement Medal
Distinguished Civilian Medal for Valor
Superior Civilian Medal for Valor
Angela M. Houtz Medal for Fallen Civilians
Captain Robert Dexter Conrad Award for Scientific Achievement
Distinguished Achievement in Science Award
Distinguished Public Service Award
Superior Public Service Award
Meritorious Public Service Award


Military Sealift Command

Military Sealift Command Civilian Service Commendation Medal
Military Sealift Command Civilian Service Achievement Medal
Military Sealift Command Civilian Humanitarian Service Medal


Defense Commissary Agency

DeCA Distinguished Civilian Service Award
DeCA Meritorious Civilian Service Award
DeCA Superior Civilian Service Award
DeCA Civilian Career Service Award


Defense Contract Audit Agency

Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
Meritorious Civilian Service Medal


Defense Contract Management Agency The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an agency of the United States federal government reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. It is responsible for administering contracts for the Department of ...
(DCMA)

DCMA Distinguished Civilian Service Award
DCMA Exceptional Civilian Service Award
DCMA Meritorious Civilian Service Award
DCMA Civilian Career Service Award


Defense Information Systems Agency

DISA Exceptional Civilian Service Medal
DISA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal


Defense Intelligence Agency

DIA Leadership Award
DIA Exceptional Civilian Service Medal
DIA Excellent Service Medal
DIA Civilian Achievement Medal
DIA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
DIA Director's Award
DIA Civilian Combat Support Medal
DIA Civilian Expeditionary Medal


Defense Logistics Agency

DLA Distinguished Career Service Award
DLA Superior Civilian Service Award
DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award
DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award
DLA Humanitarian Service Medal


Defense Supply Agency

DSA Exceptional Civilian Service Award


Defense Technical Information Center

DTIC Exceptional Civilian Service Award
DTIC Meritorious Civilian Service Award


Defense Threat Reduction Agency The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense (DoD) for countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosives). A ...
(DTRA)

DTRA Distinguished Service Award
DTRA Meritorious Service Award
DTRA Exceptional Service Award
DTRA Honorable Civilian Service Medal


Formerly the Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) Awards

DSWA Director's Lifetime Achievement Award
DSWA Exceptional Civilian Service Award
DSWA Meritorious Civilian Service Award


National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NIMA or NGA Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
NIMA or NGA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
NIMA or NGA Superior Civilian Service Medal
NIMA or NGA Meritorious Unit Citation


National Reconnaissance Office

NRO Distinguished Service Medal (Gold Medal)
NRO Superior Service Medal (Silver Medal)
NRO Meritorious Service Medal (Bronze Medal)
NRO Director's Circle Award


National Security Agency

NSA Exceptional Civilian Service Medal
NSA Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
NSA Superior Civilian Service Medal
NSA Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
NSA Civilian Service Achievement Medal
NSA Civilian Valor Medal
NSA Leadership Medallion
NSA Innovation Medallion
NSA National Security Medallion
NSA Citizenship Medallion
NSA Foreign Partnership Medallion
NSA Public Service Medallion


Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

USUHS Distinguished Service Medal
USUHS Exceptional Service Medal
USUHS Outstanding Service Medal
USUHS Commendable Service Medal
USUHS Medal of Achievement


Department of Education


Employee awards

Secretary's Golden Apple Award
Secretary's Executive Leadership Award
Secretary's Supervisory Leadership Award
Secretary's Innovation Award
Secretary's Customer Service Award
Secretary's Teamwork Award
Secretary's Diversity and Inclusion Award
Secretary's Collaboration Award
ED Peer Recognition Award
James P. Keenan Award


Public awards

Presidential Scholar Medallion
President's Education Awards Program (PEAP)
PEAP—Excellence Award for Elementary Schools (with Certificate and Gold Seal in Blue Pin)
PEAP—Excellence Award for Middle Schools (with Certificate and Gold Seal in Red Pin)
PEAP—Excellence Award for High Schools (with Certificate and Gold Seal in Black Pin)
PEAP—Achievement Award for Elementary, Middle and High Schools (with Certificate and Silver Seal in White Pin)
National Blue Ribbon Schools Program The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States Department of Education award program that recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, ...

National Green Ribbon Schools Program


Department of Energy


Honor awards

The James R. Schlesinger Award
Secretary of Energy's Excellence Award
Secretary of Energy's Achievement Award


Appreciation awards

Secretary of Energy’s Appreciation Award
Secretary of Energy’s Appreciation Award for Management Excellence


Departure awards

Secretary of Energy's Exceptional Service Award
Secretary of Energy's Distinguished Service Award
Secretary of Energy's Meritorious Service Award


Departmental awards

Safety System Oversight (SSO) Annual Award
Facility Representative of the Year Award
Locally Employed Staff (LES)/Foreign Service National (FSN) of the Year Award


Inactive and obsolete awards

DOE Award for Valor
DOE Secretary's Award
DOE Exceptional Service Medal
DOE Meritorious Service Award


Department of Health and Human Services

Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service
Secretary's Award for Meritorious Service
HHS Distinguished Public Service Award
HHS Award for Excellence in Management
Hubert H. Humphrey Award for Service to America
HHS Career Achievement Award
Secretary's Recognition Award
Secretary's Special Citation
Secretary's Certificate of Appreciation
Secretary's Letter of Appreciation
Superior Accomplishment Award - Special Act or Service
Superior Accomplishment Award - Suggestions
Superior Accomplishment Award - Inventions


U.S. Public Health Service

For authorized uniformed service awards of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, visit “
Awards and decorations of the Public Health Service The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC), one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, has the authority to issue various awards, commendations, and other insignia to its members. These include individual hono ...
" Assistant Secretary for Health's Exceptional Service Medal (can be awarded to a member of any uniformed service or a civilian)
Surgeon General's Medallion The Surgeon General's Medallion is the fourth highest award of the Public Health Service and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. The medal is awarded in the name of the United States Surgeon General for actions of exce ...
(can be awarded to a member of any uniformed service or a civilian)
Public Health Service COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Award Medal


National Institutes of Health

NIH Director's Award – Scientific/Medical
NIH Director's Award – Technical/Clerical/Support
NIH Director's Award – Administrative
NIH Director's Award – Mentoring


Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response

D.A. Henderson Lifetime Achievement Medal
Investor in People Leadership Award Medal
Pinnacle Award Medal
Superior Contribution Medal
Pledge to Excellence Medal


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georg ...
(CDC) /
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a federal public health agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The agency focuses on minimizing human health risks associated with exposure to haz ...
(ATSDR)

CDC/ATSDR William Watson Medal of Excellence (no ribbon)


President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition The President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN) is an American government organization that aims to "promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports". It is part of the ...

PSA Presidential Sports Award (with Certificate, Medal and Emblem)
PCA-P Presidential Champions Platinum Award (with Certificate, Medallion and Citation)
PCA-G Presidential Champions Gold Award (with Certificate, Medal, Pin and Emblem)
PCA-S Presidential Champions Silver Award (with Certificate, Medal, Pin and Emblem)
PCA-B Presidential Champions Bronze Award (with Certificate, Medal, Pin and Emblem)
PALA+ Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (with Certificate, Pin and Emblem)
PYFA Presidential Youth Fitness Award (with Certificate, Medal and Emblem)
Pr-PFA Presidential Physical Fitness Award (with Certificate and Emblem)
N-PFA National Physical Fitness Award (with Certificate and Emblem)
P-PFA Participant Physical Fitness Award (with Certificate and Emblem)
HFA Health Fitness Award (with Certificate and Emblem) Most of these awards were terminated 30 June 2018.


Department of Homeland Security

Secretary's Exceptional Service Gold Medal
Secretary's Meritorious Service Silver Medal
Homeland Security Distinguished Public Service Medal
Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence
Secretary's Award for Valor
Secretary’s Unity of Effort Award
Secretary's Award for Exemplary Service
Secretary's Award for Excellence
Secretary's Unit Award
Secretary's Award for Diversity Management
Secretary's Award for Volunteer Service
DHS Outstanding Unit Award


U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Border Patrol Newton-Azrak Award
Medal of Honor for Heroism Award
Meritorious Service Award for Valor
Border Patrol Purple Cross
Commissioner’s Leadership Award
Commissioner’s Invictus Award
Commissioner’s Integrity Award
Commissioner’s Blue Eagle Award
CBP Community Service Award
Commissioner’s Unit Citation Award
Commissioner’s Distinguished Career Service Award (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Commissioner’s Exceptional Service Medal (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Commissioner’s Meritorious Service Award (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Commissioner’s Special Commendation Award (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Border Patrol Chief's Commendation (Awarded from 2002 to 2004)
Border Patrol Excellence in Group Achievement (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Border Patrol Academy Honor Graduate Medal (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Border Patrol Long Service Medal (Proposed in 2002, Never Authorized)
Border Patrol 75th Anniversary Medal (No Longer Authorized for Wear)


Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Distinguished Service Medal
Secretary's Award For Distinguished Public Safety Service (may be awarded by the Attorney General or FEMA Director)


Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

FLETC Honor Graduate of the Year Award
FLETC Director’s Life Saving Award
Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Team Leader Recognition Award
FLETA Agency Leadership Recognition Award


U.S. Coast Guard

For authorized military awards, visit "
Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard are military medals and ribbons of the United States Coast Guard which are currently issued under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to 2002, such awards were issued ...
" Gold Lifesaving Medal
Silver Lifesaving Medal The Gold Lifesaving Medal and Silver Lifesaving Medal are U.S. decorations issued by the United States Coast Guard. The awards were established by Act of Congress, 20 June 1874; later authorized by . These decorations are two of the oldest med ...


Civilian Service Awards

Commandant's Superior Achievement Award
Commandant's Distinguished Career Service Award
Coast Guard Civilian Employee of the Year Award
Coast Guard Civilian Service Commendational Medal
Coast Guard Certificate of Appreciation
Coast Guard Official Letter of Commendation


Public Service Awards

Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award
Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award
Coast Guard Public Service Commendation
Coast Guard Certificate of Merit
Coast Guard Certificate of Appreciation


U.S. Secret Service

Director's Award of Valor
Director's Lifesaving Award
Director's Impact Award
Director's Distinguished Service Award Director's Yes Award


Transportation Security Administration

John W. Magaw Leadership Values Award
Gale D. Rossides People First Award
Gerardo Hernandez In The Line Of Duty Service Award
Distinguished Career Service Award


Department of the Interior


Honor Awards

Distinguished Service Award
Meritorious Service Award
Unit Award for Excellence of Service
Superior Service Award
Citizen's Award for Exceptional Service
Secretary's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Safety


Heroic Act Honor Awards

Valor Award
Citizen's Award for Bravery
Exemplary Act Award


Other Honor Awards

Departmental Unsung Hero Award
Secretary's Diversity Award
Environmental Achievement Award
Award of Merit (Safety)
Professional Service Award (Safety)
Outstanding Service Award (for Political Appointees)
Partners in Conservation Award


Department of Justice

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (awarded by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General)
Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery—Federal
Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery—State and Local
Secretary's Award For Distinguished Public Safety Service (may be awarded by the Attorney General or FEMA Director)
Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service
Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism
Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award
William French Smith William French Smith II (August 26, 1917 – October 29, 1990) was an American lawyer and the 74th United States Attorney General. After attaining his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1942, Smith went on to join the law firm of Gibson, D ...
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cooperative Law Enforcement
Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity
Attorney General's Award for Meritorious Public Service
Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service
Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award—Criminal Investigation
Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award—Field Operations
Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award—Community Policing Innovations
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Management
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Information Technology
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Legal Support
Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Administrative Support
John Marshall John Marshall (September 24, 1755July 6, 1835) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835. He remains the longest-serving chief justice and fourth-longes ...
Awards
Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Service in Freedom of Information Act Administration
Attorney General's Award for Fraud Prevention
Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety
Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Service by a Federal Wage System Employee
Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee
Young American Award; transferred to the
Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America (BSA, colloquially the Boy Scouts) is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with about 1.2 million youth participants. The BSA was founded i ...
in 1971


Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

ATF Distinguished Service Medal
ATF Gold Star Medal
ATF Medal of Valor


Drug Enforcement Administration

DEA Purple Heart Award


Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI Star
FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement
FBI Shield of Bravery
FBI Medal of Valor
FBI Memorial Star


Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Bureau of Prisons Distinguished Service Medal Federal or foederal (archaic) may refer to: Politics General * Federal monarchy, a federation of monarchies * Federation, or ''Federal state'' (federal system), a type of government characterized by both a central (federal) government and states ...
(Gold Medal)
Federal Bureau of Prisons Meritorious Service Medal Federal or foederal (archaic) may refer to: Politics General * Federal monarchy, a federation of monarchies * Federation, or ''Federal state'' (federal system), a type of government characterized by both a central (federal) government and states ...
(Silver Medal)
Federal Bureau of Prisons Commendable Service Medal (Bronze Medal)


Department of State


Honor Awards

Secretary's Distinguished Service Award
Secretary’s Award
Award for Heroism
Award for Valor
Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service
Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award
Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Diplomacy
Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Franklin Award


Service Awards

Expeditionary Service Award
Vietnam Civilian Service Award
Secretary's Career Achievement Award
John Jacob Rogers Award


Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award


United States Information Agency The United States Information Agency (USIA), which operated from 1953 to 1999, was a United States agency devoted to " public diplomacy". In 1999, prior to the reorganization of intelligence agencies by President George W. Bush, President Bill ...
(Defunct agency)

Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award


Department of Transportation

Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal
Department of Transportation Meritorious Achievement Medal
Department of Transportation Superior Achievement Medal
Department of Transportation Medal for Valor
Guardian Medal
Transportation 9-11 Medal
Transportation 9-11 Ribbon
Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award
Commercial Astronaut A commercial astronaut is a person who has commanded, piloted, or served as an active crew member of a privately funded spacecraft. This is distinct from an otherwise non-government astronaut, for example Charlie Walker, who flies while repres ...
Wings


Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Valor Medal
FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program
General Aviation Awards Program


Maritime Administration

Distinguished Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include: * Meritorious Civilian Service Award * Meritorious Service M ...

Outstanding Achievement Medal
Gallant Ship Citation
Mariner's Medal
Combat Bar
Defense Medal
Atlantic War Zone Medal
Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone
Pacific War Zone Medal
World War II Victory Medal The World War II Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was established by an Act of Congress on 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) and promulgated by Section V, War Department Bulletin 12, 1945. The Wo ...

Korean Service Medal The Korean Service Medal (KSM) is a military award for service in the United States Armed Forces and was established November 8, 1950 by executive order of President Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the primary US military award for se ...

Vietnam Service Medal The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the U.S. ...

Expeditionary Medal


Department of the Treasury

Alexander Hamilton Award
Albert Gallatin Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin (January 29, 1761 – August 12, 1849) was a Genevan– American politician, diplomat, ethnologist and linguist. Often described as "America's Swiss Founding Father", he was a leading figure in the early year ...
Award
Distinguished Service Award Meritorious Service Award
Secretary's Honor Award
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Certificate of Distinguished Service


Internal Revenue Service

IRS Commissioner's Award


Office of Thrift Supervision

OTS Director's Award for Excellence


American Battle Monuments Commission

Distinguished Service Service Ribbon
Superior Service Service Ribbon
Meritorious Service Service Ribbon
Commendable Service Ribbon
Distinguished Public Service Service Ribbon
Superior Public Service Service Ribbon
Meritorious Public Service Ribbon


Broadcasting Board of Governors

Distinguished Honor Award
David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award


Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service (individual and group)
EPA Silver Medal for Superior Service (individual and group)
EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service (individual and group)
EPA Distinguished Career Service Award
Paul G. Keough Award for Administrative Excellence
Glenda A. Farmer Award for Exemplary Technical Support
Trudy A. Speciner Non-Supervisory Award for Advancing Environmental Protection
President's Environmental Youth Award


General Services Administration

Administrator’s Distinguished Service Award
Administrator’s Meritorious Service Award
Administrator’s Excellence in Performance Award
Administrator’s Exceptional Service Award
Head of Service or Staff Office or Regional Administrator Exceptional Service Award
Commendable Service Award
GSA Design Excellence Award in Federal Architecture
Travel & Relocation Excellence Award
GSA Gold Star Award for Excellence in Implementing the Federal Computers for Learning Program ( Executive Order 12999)
Miles Romney Achievement Award for Innovation in Personal Property Management
Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year Awards program
GSA Federal Aviation Program Awards program
GSA Achievement Award for Real Property Best Practices and Innovation
GSA Federal Mail Best Practices Awards program


National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his or her duties has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and con ...
(astronauts only)
Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Public Service Medal
Outstanding Leadership Medal
Outstanding Service Medal ''(obsolete)''
Outstanding Public Leadership Medal
Exceptional Service Medal
Exceptional Public Service Medal
Exceptional Bravery Medal
Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal
Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal
Equal Employment Opportunity Medal
Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal
Exceptional Achievement Medal
Exceptional Public Achievement Medal
Early Career Achievement Medal
Silver Achievement Medal
NASA Group Achievement Award The NASA Group Achievement Award (GAA) is an award given by NASA to groups of government or non-government personnel in recognition of group accomplishments contributing to NASA's mission. The criteria for earning the Group Achievement Award are ...

Space Flight Medal (astronauts only)
Space Exploration Medal


National Science Foundation (NSF)

Antarctic Service Medal
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Author ...
(PAEMST)
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
Vannevar Bush Award The National Science Board established the Vannevar Bush Award ( ) in 1980 to honor Vannevar Bush's unique contributions to public service. The annual award recognizes an individual who, through public service activities in science and technology ...

NSB Public Service Award


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

OPM Meritorious Service Medal


Selective Service System

Selective Service System Distinguished Service Medal
Selective Service System Exceptional Service Medal
Selective Service System Meritorious Service Medal
Selective Service System World War II Service Medal


Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Person of the Year
Small Business Exporter of the Year
Jody C. Raskind Microlender of the Year
Small Business Investment Company of the Year
SCORE Chapter of the Year


Awards to SBA Resource Partners

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Excellence and Innovation Award
Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award
Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award


Phoenix Awards for Disaster Recovery

Outstanding Small Business Disaster Recovery
Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery — Public Official
Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery — Volunteer


Federal Procurement Awards

Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year
Small Business Subcontractor of the Year
8(a) Graduate of the Year
Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence


President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion

Y2K Service Medal


United States Agency for International Development

Distinguished Honor Award
Superior Honor Award
Meritorious Honor Award


References

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