Awards and decorations of the United States Department of Commerce
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The awards and decorations of the United States Department of Commerce are civil awards and decorations which are presented to employees of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and members of the American public, under the authority of the United States Secretary of Commerce. They include the Department of Commerce Bronze Medal, Department of Commerce Silver Medal, Department of Commerce Gold Medal, and the President's "E" Award.[1]
Bronze Medal
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The Bronze Medal was established in 1949 and is awarded for "superior service characterized by outstanding or significant contributions to the Department of Commerce". It may be presented to an individual, group (or team), or organization. When awarded to officers of the Department of Commerce's NOAA Corps, it takes precedence over the NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal, but ranks below the Silver Medal.
Notable recipients of the Bronze Medal include Richard R. Behn, Gerd F. Glang, Mary Gibbons Natrella, Harley D. Nygren, David A. Score, and Chad M. Cary.
President's "E" Award
[edit]The President's "E" Award was created on December 5, 1961 by President of the United States John F. Kennedy through Executive Order 10978.[2] Three types of President's "E" Awards are issued:
- The President’s “E” Award for Exports is "awarded to an exporting firm or organization that has made significant contributions to the increase of U.S. exports";
- The President’s “E” Award for Export Service is "awarded to a firm or organization that may not export directly, but facilitates the exports of others";
- The President’s “E Star” Award for Exports and the President's "E Star" Award for Export Service recognizes "continued superior performance in increasing or promoting exports".[2]
Ron Brown Excellence in Innovation Award
[edit]The Ron Brown Excellence in Innovation Award was established in memory of Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown and is annually awarded to one person who "embodies the spirit and standards held up by Ron Brown".
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History of the Honor Awards Program" (PDF). commerce.gov. United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "The President's "E" and "E Star" Awards". trade.gov. International Trade Administration. Retrieved December 2, 2024.