Medals and Awards

A list of all awards, honors, and medals

Federation Decorations

Bentman Prize

The Bentman Prize was a prestigious medical honor for Federation physicians.

Betar Prize

The Betar Prize is a prestigious award given to authors of literature.

Carrington Award

The Carrington Award was a prestigious honor in the field of medicine, awarded annually by the Federation Medical Council. It was awarded to one of five nominees, and was generally regarded as a lifetime achievement award.

Cochrane Medal

The Cochrane Medal was a prestigious honor that was awarded by members of the United Federation of Planets.

Created on Stardate 2/0001 by the Alpha Centauri Academy of Science and Technology, it was presented to a scientist who, in the spirit of Zefram Cochrane, had contributed to the Federation by their outstanding performance in the physical sciences or advanced engineering application or some other technological achievement. It appeared as a silver filigree with precious stones which detonated the atomic structure of a Dilithium nucleus. In addition to this, a parchment inscribed in gold ink described the individual's scientific accomplishment.

Daystrom Prize for Holography

The Daystrom Prize for Holography was an award presented by the Daystrom Institute.

Denebian Swan of Merit

The Denebian Swan of Merit is an award given to individuals who have displayed honor and valor in the service of the planet Deneb IV, by the Denebian government. As of 2364, 46 had been awarded.

Federation Peace Medal

The Federation Peace Medal was an award that was given to members of the United Federation of Planets.

It was created originally by the Tellarite Planetary Government but was later adopted by the Federation on Stardate 2/2001 and officially made on 2/1005. The Peace Medal was given to an individual to commend their actions for setting a personal example of fostering peace, mutual respect as well as cooperation amongst divergent races. The design was later modified on Stardate 2/8801 and appeared as an elongated star set against a gold "Enterprise" arrowhead which was held in upraised hands.

Federation Star for Distinguished Service

The Federation Star for Distinguished Service was a prestigious award that was presented to any Federation citizen who had performed amazing efforts in promoting the Federation and its values.

One such award was rewarded to Lieutenant Commander Clark Terrell in recognition of the essential part he played in trade negotiations on Derus VI, after opening dialogue with the inhabitants, while being stranded on the planet for several years.

Gavlin

The Gavlin was an award given for outstanding reporting and journalism.

Grankite Order of Honor

The Grankite Order of Honor was a prestigious award given to members of the United Federation of Planets.

It was created on Stardate 1/9802 where its basis was proposed by the Confederation of Tellar and a special order was issued by the Commandant of Starfleet Academy of Starfleet Command. The Grankite Order of honor was a decoration which was awarded to cadets who during their tour of study at Starfleet Academy demonstrated a selfless heroism in support of the Federation and of Starfleet Command. The medal was named in honor of a Tellarite cadet named Grankess 'Lorr who was the first recipient of it. It took the appearance of a small red, blue and gold triangle that was surrounded by Tellarite white laurel leaves.

Jesse and Hilde Cochrane Fellowship

The Jesse and Hilde Cochrane Fellowship was an award established by Zefram Cochrane to honor his deceased parents.

Karagite Order of Heroism

The Karagite Order of Heroism was a decoration that was awarded to members of the United Federation of Planets

It was created on Stardate 119603 by the Executive Council and was awarded individuals who showed conspicuous heroism in the defense of the Federation worlds and people during times of conflict. It was named in honor of a successful Starfleet Marines defense of the planet Karag against Klingon attackers during the Four Years War. The Karagite Order of Heroism appeared as a stylized humanoid female with outstretched arms which were grasping of an upraised sword that was attached to scarlet and white horizontal stripes.

Latinum honor medallion

A latinum honor medallion was an award which was given by the Hiinkans of Cerebus Prime, and was made of latinum.

Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Cross

The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Cross was an award granted to Federation citizens who had made great discoveries, or bold explorers.

Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize was a prestigious honor established in 1895 by Alfred Nobel, awarded annually since 1901 in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace. The prizes were presented on Earth during their early history; by the mid 23rd century, the awards ceremony was moved to Memory Prime.

Peckman

The Peckman was a prestigious prize, an award given to honor people in archaeology, history, or related fields of science.

Prantares Ribbon

The Prantares Ribbon was a prestigious medal that was awarded to members of the United Federation of Planets.

Created on Stardate 1/9704 by the Prantares Council of Elders, it was awarded to either civilians or military personnel who had saved the life of a Federation civilian through peaceful means. The decoration appeared as a stylised Prantarian lamb that was surrounded by green wreath with the inscription "High Protector" below. (FASA RPG module: Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual)

During the Earth-Romulan War, it was a special combat award. (FASA RPG module: The Romulan War)

It had at least two classes as well as a distinctions for peace and commendation.

The shuttlecraft Prentares Ribbon, in service to the Akira-class USS James T. Kirk, was likely named after this award.

Surakian Peace Prize

The Surakian Peace Prize was an award given to ambassadors and individuals who were able to prevent hostilities from breaking out between governments.

T'Relan Award for Excellence in Teaching

The T'Relan Award for Excellence in Teaching was an award given by the Vulcan race.

Te'ri O'ullhy Award for Valor

The Te'ri O'ullhy Award for Valor is one of the highest honors bestowed by the government of the planet Damiano. Named for General Te'ri O'ullhy, who saved the planet from the dictatorial rule of Pad'gy D'ullh, the award is given to those who likewise go above and beyond the call of duty to preserve planetary stability.

The Dannon Prize

The Dannon Prize was a civilian decoration that was made by the Terrans.

Virtual Award

A Virtual Award was a prize given honoring holoprograms and holographic works.

Voltak

The Voltak was a prestigious prize, an award given to honor people in archaeology, history, or related fields of science.

Vulcanian Scientific Legion of Honor

The Vulcanian Scientific Legion of Honor was a highly prestigious award given on the planet Vulcan which recognized the scientific accomplishments of an individual.

Zankar-Bowles Prize

The Zankar-Bowles Prize was an award in or around the Federation, given honoring writers.

Zee-Magnees Prize

The Zee-Magnees Prize was a prestigious honor, originally created by Zalar Mag'nees, ruler of a powerful city-state on Alpha Centauri in the 17th century, to reward the greatest achievements in military science and engineering and to encourage scientific research among her citizens.

Starfleet Decorations

Anastas Medal of Achievement

The Anastas Medal of Achievement was an award given to members of the United Federation of Planets.

Created on Stardate 2/5001 by Starfleet Command, it was named after the first female starship captain and was awarded to a female officer of executive command rank or higher to those who had demonstrated superior skill as well as expertise when facing extreme hazard. It took the appearance of a platinum disk which showed the principal representatives of the Federation with their hands joined. Written underneath the gold was the inscription "Achieve Together". It hanged from an aquamarine ribbon.

Andorian Battle Star

The Andorian Battle Star is an award given to command-level Starfleet officers who have shown superior tactical abilities on the battlefield, either personal or command-oriented. The Battle Star is awarded by the Andorian government. As of the year 2364, 2,467 had been awarded; 12 of which were posthumously awarded.

The award itself is a four-pointed star made of titanium, with a sapphire in the center, that hangs from a blue and white ribbon.

Archer Ribbon for Conspicuous Bravery

The Archer Ribbon for Conspicuous Bravery was an award that was awarded to Starfleet officers who had conducted acts of significant bravery.

Christopher Pike Medal of Valor

The Christopher Pike Medal of Valor was a prestigious medal awarded to Starfleet officers in recognition of remarkable leadership, meritorious conduct and acts of personal bravery. The award was named in honor of former Starfleet Fleet Captain Christopher Pike. The award featured an image of Pike and the Latin phrase sic semper tyrannis.

Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry

The Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry was an award given to members of the United Federation of Planets.

Created on Stardate 1/4010 by Starfleet Command, the Citation commended the acts of heroism in the defense of the Federation citizens as well as their property in which the recipient disregarded a clear risk for their personal safety. It took the appearance of a small emerald triangle with three diamonds in the middle and a silver semicircular bar above. Inscribed on it were the words "For Gallantry".

Drakon Cluster of Courage

The Drakon Cluster of Courage is the most prestigious award given by Starfleet Academy to its most exceptional cadets.

Exceptional Performance of Duty Citation

The Exceptional Performance of Duty Citation is an award given out by Starfleet to Starfleet personnel.

Federation Medal of Honor

The Federation Medal of Honor was an award honoring an act of special heroism by a member of Starfleet.

Federation Medal of Valor

The Federation Medal of Valor was an award given in the United Federation of Planets to members of Starfleet.

Four Palm Leaf

The Four Palm Leaf was an award that was granted by Starfleet to personnel who had excelled and distinguished themselves on first contact missions.

Golden Nova Medal

The Golden Nova Medal was an award presented by Starfleet for exemplary work performed during the course of duty.

Grankite Order of Tactics

The Grankite Order of Tactics was an award granted by the Grankite Totality for high ratings in battle tactics. It became a combat award that was given to members of Starfleet which commended an individuals role in battle. (FASA RPG module: The Four Years War)

It was created during the time of the Four Years War following the Battle of Karag when the United Federation of Planets fought against the Klingon Empire. (FASA RPG module: The Four Years War) Among his many accomplishments, James T. Kirk's was awarded as a member of the Order's class of excellence and received the highest rating in tactics of all time. (TOS novel: Preserver)

Heart of S'em-loh

The Heart of S'em-loh was one of the two combat decorations unique to the Starfleet Marines (FASA continuity). It was named after the Andorian who was the first Starfleet Marine to die in battle.

Kragite Order of Heroism

The Kragite Order of Heroism was an award honoring an act of special heroism by a member of Starfleet.

Legion of Merit

The Legion of Merit was an award granted by the United States military in the 20th and 21st century. It was also awarded by the Starfleet Ground Attack Marines.

Palm Cluster

The Palm Cluster was an award that was granted by Starfleet to any officers who had excelled themselves at first contact missions.

Palm Leaf of Axanar

The Palm Leaf of Axanar was a Starfleet commendation awarded in the mid-23rd century to officers who participated in the successful Axanar Peace Mission to the planet Axanar.

Palm Leaf of Derus

The Palm Leaf of Derus was a Starfleet commendation awarded in the mid-23rd century to officers who participated in the successful trade negotiations between the Federation and the planet Derus VI in the 2260s.

Ribbon for Meritorious Service

The Ribbon for Meritorious Service is a Starfleet award.

Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition

The Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition is an award given to Starfleet officers who have advanced a peaceful relationship with a recently discovered alien species, and is given by the Vulcan High Command. As of 2364, 67 had been awarded.

The award itself is a three-dimensional diamond, surrounded by a hollow ruby double-crescent.

Star of Arcturus

The Star of Arcturus was a great medal which was awarded in the 23rd century.

Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry

The Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry was an award honoring an act of special heroism by a member of Starfleet.

Starfleet Cross for Distinguished Service

The Starfleet Cross for Distinguished Service was an award that presented to Starfleet officers who had distinguished themselves from others in their service to the fleet and the Federation.

Starfleet Medal of Honor

The Starfleet Medal of Honor was an award that was given, by Starfleet, to recognize the valor and bravery in action of those officers who went "above and beyond the call of duty".

It was first created on stardate 0/9105 by the United Earth Alliance Parliament. The Medal of Honor was considered the highest decoration that could be bestowed by Starfleet Command and the United Federation of Planets and was given to individuals who showed self-sacrifice, heroism and courage despite extreme peril that they faced whilst serving the Federation. As the recipients of these decorations were considered the embodiment of the highest ideals of the Federation, their descendants were automatically considered as possible cadets for Starfleet Academy should they choose to pursue such a career. It was a stylized UFP symbol which was superimposed on a sold gold disk set against a silver, five pointed star. A decoration was attached to a red, white and blue vertical striped ribbon.

Starfleet Medal of Valor

The Starfleet Medal of Valor was a prestigious decoration awarded to members of the United Federation of Planets.

It was created on reference stardate 1/9604 (circa 2254) by Starfleet Command and was awarded in peace or war time for actions beyond the call of duty. It was stylised set of stars with each representing one of the founding members of the Federations and were attached to a ribbon of diagonal blue and silver stripes.

Starfleet Silver Palm

The Starfleet Silver Palm was a medal for valor presented to deserving Starfleet personnel. The medal was awarded "with cluster" on some occasions.

Tristar Cluster

The Tristar Cluster was an award presented by Starfleet for great acts of courage during extreme circumstances. On the medal were three stars that represented honor, pride and courage.

Unit citation

A unit citation is a formal, honorary mention of a military unit's specific and outstanding performance, usually in battle, which is granted by a higher authority.

In the 24th century, the Federation Starfleet granted unit citations to starships which had shown outstanding performance in a variety of missions, including battles.

Valiant commendation

The Valiant commendation is a service award presented by Starfleet Academy to cadets who show exceptional teamwork. It commemorated the sacrifice of the Red Squad cadets who died aboard the USS Valiant in 2374.

Watters Ribbon of Valor

The Watters Ribbon of Valor is a service award presented by Starfleet Academy to cadets who show exceptional leadership. It was named for Tim Watters and commemorated Watters and the other Red Squad cadets who died aboard the USS Valiant in 2374.

Bajoran Decorations

Bajoran First Minister's Award

The First Minister's Award was a minor commendation provided to the Republic of Bajor's military officers for exemplary service. It was the equivalent of Starfleet's Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission and the Klingon Empire Medallion.

Bajoran Golden Orb

The Golden Orb was a major commendation provided to decorated officers of the Republic of Bajor. It was the equivalent of Starfleet's Christopher Pike's Medal of Honor, the Vulcan IDIC and the Klingon Order of Kahless.

Klingon Decorations

Emperor's Decoration for Science in Aid of Destruction of the Enemy

The Emperor's Decoration for Science in Aid of Destruction of the Enemy was a prestigious award given to Klingon scientists each decade on Klinzhai and was awarded to those who achieved some great scientific achievement for the Klingon Empire. It was comparable to the Federation's Nobel Prize and the Zee-Magnees Prize.

General Koord Medal of Honor

The General Koord Medal of Honor was an award given by the Klingon Defense Force for honorable military achievement.

Honorstone

An Honorstone was a small jeweled award given to veteran warriors of the Klingon Empire and were gifted to those that had shown themselves to be skilled combatants. The prestige given by those awarded with an honorstone allowed the Klingon to be given a family line and land as further reward for their service. Such Klingons would never be found in low ranking menial positions such as being a server in a bar and those Klingons that possessed such items could only have acquired them by stealing an honorstone.

Klingon Courage Medal

The Klingon Courage Medal was an award given by the Klingon Empire.

Klingon Empire Medallion

The Klingon Empire Medallion was a minor commendation provided to warriors of the Klingon Empire. It was the equivalent of Starfleet's Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission and the Bajoran First Minister's Award.

Star of Kahless

The Star of Kahless was a medal awarded to Klingon individuals when they joined the Order of Kahless.

Token of the Mek'leth

The Token of the Mek'leth was one of the highest awards given to a junior grade officer in the Klingon Empire.

Ferengi Decorations

Golden Lobe

The Golden Lobe was an award given on the planet Ferenginar to its most famous performers.

Cardassian Decorations

Jevonite Cross of Valor

The Jevonite Cross of Valor was a Cardassian military decoration.

Proficient Service Medallion

The Proficient Service Medallion was a prestigious award given out to exemplary Cardassian officers serving the Union.

Triple Medal of Valor

The Triple Medal of Valor is a Cardassian military award.

Romulan Decorations

Praetor Colius Award

The Praetor Colius Award was an award given to members of the Romulan Star Empire. It was named after former Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire Colius.

Ranam Valassa

Ranam Valassa, also known as Shining Star, was an award in the Romulan Star Empire.

This decoration was given to a great hero for service above and beyond the call of duty. It was the equivalent of Terra's Medal of Honor.

Sotarek Citation

The Sotarek Citation was a prestigious award given to members of the Romulan military and was an honor bestowed on those officers.

The Great Comet

The Great Comet, known as D'takaram in the Romulan language, was an award given to those in the Romulan Star Empire.