The
Coast Guard maintains several Public Service Awards to recognize private
citizens, groups, or organizations for helping the Coast Guard carry out its
missions. These awards include:
Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award. Aside from the Gold and
Silver Life-Saving Medals, this is the highest public recognition that the
Commandant of the Coast Guard may award. Distinguished Public Service Awards
are given to recognize:
Extraordinary
heroism in advancing the Coast Guard's
mission
Exceptional
coordination and/or cooperation in matters pertaining to the Coast Guard's
responsibilities
Personal
and direct contribution to the Coast Guard that had a direct bearing on
the accomplishment of the Coast Guard's
responsibilities to its citizens.
Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award. The second-highest Public Service Award is given to recognize:
Unusual
courage in advancing a Coast Guard mission
Substantial
contribution to the Coast Guard that produced tangible results
Specific
individual accomplishments that provide unique benefits to the public
Coast Guard Public Service Commendation. This award is intended primarily to recognize personal and beneficial contributions to the Coast Guard's responsibilities. Recipients are recognized for:
Courage
or initiative in advancing one or more Coast Guard missions
Beneficial
contribution in one mission area or a limited geographical area
Coast Guard Certificate of Merit. This award recognizes significant endeavors such as:
Displaying
initiative in advancing one or more of the Coast Guard's
missions
Significant
effort that resulted in the completion of a project or program
significantly beneficial to the Coast Guard's
missions and responsibilities.
Coast Guard Certificate of Appreciation. These certificates are presented to individuals or groups who have exhibited public-spirited efforts that benefit Coast Guard personnel or missions.
NOMINATIONS
AND ELIGIBILITY
Any Coast Guard member can nominate an individual
or organization for a public service award through his or her chain of
command. Awards are given to individuals or organizations not directly
affiliated with the Coast Guard. For more information on nominations
and eligibility, contact MaryAnn
Bader.
USCG Internal Resources | External Community Organizations |
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Authority and Guidance | America's Waterway Watch |
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) | Boating Safety |
Naming Board Requests | Military Service Organizations |
Public Service Awards | Youth Organizations |