Awards

Merit Awards

Merit awards are awards that recognize a member’s overall activity and contribution to the fleet. These awards are all encompassing and are meant to recognize ongoing activity or effort on the part of a member as opposed to a specific activity item or milestone. These awards will often serve as major awards for members in between their advancement to their next rank. These awards are divided into two types: Tier 1 Recognition awards that are awarded for more standard activity and Tier 2 Distinction awards that are given for levels of activity and work for the fleet that go above and beyond.

Recognition Awards (Tier 1)

Recognition Awards reflect ongoing activity or notable contributions from members. They are nominated by various members of the Task Force Senior Staff.

Image	Name	Description
	Medal of Achievement	Those who receive the Medal of Achievement have shown a strong level of activity within their Task Force or Task Group through gaming, participation and placement in competitions and events, or having worked on small-scale projects. Nominated by a Task Group Commanding Officer or higher.
	Meritorious Service Cross	Recipients of the Meritorious Service Cross have shown consistent and dedicated service to one’s unit by having displayed a greater than average amount of activity over a period of several weeks that included participation in several projects, events or competitions. Nominated by a Task Force Chief of Staff or higher.
	Silver Palm	The Silver Palm is awarded for extended service to one’s Task Group or Task Force, such as duties that aid a TGCO or TFCO as well as being a mentor to others. Activity over a period of some time that goes above and beyond what is considered normal can also be rewarded with this award. Nominated by a Task Force Executive Officer or higher.
	Star for Distinguished Service	The Star for Distinguished Service is awarded for exceptional levels of service or activity to a member’s Task Force or the Fleet. Taking on projects for a unit or fleet office, coupled with or supplemented by exceptional levels of general activity, are often recognized with this award. Nominated by a Task Force Commanding Officer, Department Head, or higher.
	Star Cross	The Star Cross is a medal that bridges the gap between the recognition awards and higher level merit awards. This can also be rewarded for extraordinary amounts of activity in a large-scale competition such as a Fleet Action, where the very best are rewarded for their efforts. However, for those having achieved an outstanding amount of general activity over a longer course of time, this award may also be given to reward such accomplishments. Nominated by a Task Force Commanding Officer or higher.

Distinction Awards (Tier 2)

Distinction Awards are the highest awards of the Fleet, given for outstanding contributions to the community or activity that goes above and beyond. They are nominated by various members of the Bravo Fleet Admiralty.

Image	Name	Description
	Jonathan Archer Order of Merit	The recipient of the Jonathan Archer Order of Merit has shown consistent and long-term service to their Task Force or Fleet position. Such services however cannot be seen until taken on a whole, each individual part seen as one. It is given to those who have shown exemplary work in their position, demonstrating a keen understanding of their surroundings and helping to further their planned goals. Nominated by any member of the Bravo Fleet Admiralty.
	Christopher Pike Medal of Valor	Recipients of the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor have demonstrated their value to the whole Fleet through extreme dedication to one or more specific aspects of the organization. This can include service as a member of the Admiralty, or service on a major Fleet project. It is often awarded to those who have shown themselves to truly bring something new to their given position. However, their actions are not to be solely consigned to their specific Task Force, but instead, must show that they have had an impact outside of their respective work. One who receives this medal will be known to the Fleet at large, their impressive array of work standing the test of time. Nominated by any Bravo Fleet Admiralty Department Head.
	Zephram Cochrane Medal of Excellence	To receive the coveted Zephram Cochrane Medal of Excellence, a member of the Fleet must have shown an impressive array of talents and qualities over a considerable length of time. Such a member will have been active personally throughout their career, continually striving for more; they will have shown leadership abilities over a wide range of positions throughout the Fleet; they will have been a mentor to numerous other members, helping them along their path; they will be a pillar of the Fleet. These are the recipients of the Zephram Cochrane Medal of Excellence. Nominated by the Bravo Fleet Executive Officer.
	Starfleet Medal of Honor	The recipients of the Starfleet Medal of Honor have displayed the greatest forms of ability, service and sacrifice for the Fleet. Others pale in comparison to what the holders of this award have accomplished. They will have served the Fleet for many years, often in various capacities, and their names will go down in history as some of the most impactful members. Nominated by the Bravo Fleet Commanding Officer.

Competition Awards

Competition awards are given for placement in Bravo Fleet offical competitions. Different levels of awards are given for different types of events, or those held at different levels of the fleet (for example Task Force level competitions would award differnt levels of Action Medals than those awarded for Task Group level competitions).

Starfleet Stars

Starfleet stars are awarded for placing in competitions offered under the auspices of Bravo Fleet wide Fleet Action events. Other fleet wide competitions would instead award varios Action Medals.

Image	Name	Description
	Starfleet Bronze Star	Awarded for exceptional performance in Fleet Action level event for earning a 3rd place finish in a competition.
	Starfleet Silver Star	Awarded for exceptional performance in Fleet Action level event for earning a 2nd place finish in a competition.
	Starfleet Gold Star	Awarded for exceptional performance in Fleet Action level event for earning a 1st place finish in a competition.

Action Medals

Action medals are awarded for any competition that is not part of a Fleet Action. These awards also offer sliding scales, with the tier of the competition (or the fleet unit level the competition is available to, be it fleet wide, restricted to a Task Force, or restricted to a Task Group) determining the specific awards available. These awards progress in prominence from the Comet Cluster to the Galaxy Cluster.

Image	Name	Description
	Action Medal with Comet Cluster	Awarded for achieving first, second, or third place in an official, non-Fleet Action competition determined by the Tier of the competition.
	Action Medal with Moon Cluster	Awarded for achieving first, second, or third place in an official, non-Fleet Action competition determined by the Tier of the competition.
	Action Medal with Planet Cluster	Awarded for achieving first, second, or third place in an official, non-Fleet Action competition determined by the Tier of the competition.
	Action Medal with Star Cluster	Awarded for achieving first, second, or third place in an official, non-Fleet Action competition determined by the Tier of the competition.
	Action Medal with Galaxy Cluster	Awarded for achieving first, second, or third place in an official, non-Fleet Action competition determined by the Tier of the competition.

Challenge Coins

Challenge Coins are awarded for participation and judging of Fleet Actions at a ratio of one coin per competition. Each coin is only awarded for competitions offered during a single fleet action, never to be awarded again after its conclusion.

Image	Name	Description
	Raptor’s Wing Challenge Coin	The Raptor’s Wing Challenge Coin was awarded for participation in Fleet Action I: Raptor’s Wings.

Activity Ribbons

Activity Ribbons reflect the completion of specific activities within the Fleet. Each award has specific critera to be awarded.

Image	Name	Description
	Duty Ribbon	Awarded for every 1 sim post written
	Service Ribbon	Awarded for every 250 words of fiction written
	Combat Action Ribbon	Awarded for every Minor gaming achievement as a team participant within a Bravo Fleet community (such as completing a TFO on Star Trek Online)
	Strategic Action Ribbon	Awarded for every Minor gaming achievement as a solo participant within a Bravo Fleet community (such as completing a TFO on Star Trek Online)
	Campaign Ribbon	Awarded for every Major gaming achievement (such as reaching max level on a character on Star Trek Online)
	Dedication Ribbon	Awarded to players for a year of their membership in the Fleet, 1 per year served. It is up to the player to inform the Chief of Staff’s office or their Task Force Staff of eligibility for this citation.