Crew Awards

		Captains Personal Merit Awarded to the crew member of whom the Captain feels worthy.		Details
		Advancement Award (lvl 1) Awarded to individuals who pass a ship-based course of study (inter-departmental training, phaser or combat training, specialized departmental training) as authorized by the Commanding Officer.		Details
		Air Medal (lvl 1) For proficiency in the flight operation of various craft piloted during any mission. (Not to be confused with the flying cross which will be reserved for acts of bravery in flight)		Details
		Civilian Commendation Medal This award is for those civilians who play another side to Star Trek. This award should be awarded to civilians who make their character a joy to interact with and add another dimension to the game.		Details
		Crews Choice Award Voted on by the crew of the simm being given by.		Details
		DeForest Kelly Humour Award This award is meant to help us all remember that a bit of light-heartedness goes a long way; even in the face of danger. DeForest Kelley was as much a comedian as he was an actor of the 20th century. Therefore, this is as much a tribute to him as it is an award to any recipient. This award can be given to any player.		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Command Awarded for service in the command department, including departments of Command, Strategic Operations, Flight Operations, and Communications. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Marine Awarded for service in the Marines. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Science Awarded for service in the science department, including departments of Science, Medical, and Counseling. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Service Awarded for work in the service department, including departments of Operations, Security, Tactical, and Engineering. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Support Awarded for service in the science department, including Intelligence, Diplomatic, SF Fighters. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Enlisted Commendation Medal To recognize the contributions of Starfleet enlisted personnel and the players who write them. Starfleet's enlisted are the people behind the scenes making everything happen and everything work. In the Star Trek universe, they are the unsung heroes who are rarely seen and hardly recognized, yet they are characters too, with stories all their own. Despite the lack of precedence or guides, recipients of this award are players who play their enlisted character successfully and making them a joy to interact with.		Details
		Friendship Ribbon For the development of a meaningful character relationship. The friendship may be either with an NPC of the player’s own design or with another player character or another Player’s NPC. The friendship should be an unfolding story over the course of multiple posts and impact the character(s) lives significantly. (*romantic relationships not included- please refer to the “rose award” in those instances)		Details
		Geordi LaForge Obstacle Citation This award is presented to those who have overcome a disability in order to perform their duties. While this could be anything from being blind or deaf to being mute or missing both thumbs, this award is intended to recognize the achievements of those who have to overcome additional obstacles to get the job done. This award is for those individuals who have found clever and intriguing ways to counter their own personal handicaps in unique situations so as to equal or surpass the capabilities of able-bodied people around them.		Details
		Good Conduct Medal For exceptional performance of one’s duties.		Details
		Heart of the Tiger Awarded to the crew member that writes supreme battle posts, making their posts enjoyable and exciting to read in the heat of battle.		Details
		Kublai Khan Award This award is presented to an individual who is a key part of developing new tactical combat manoeuvres while in hand-to-hand combat; not to be confused with the ship-to-ship award, which is similar. Kublai Khan was a great Terran Chinese military strategist and warrior of the 13th century. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Library Excellence Awarded for the best writing style: clear, precise, and easy to follow - yet allows the story to flow smoothly and easily passed off to another crew member. Also includes spelling and grammar used properly.		Details
		Markmanship Ribbon For recognition of firearm abilities. Defense of the Federation and her Allies requires action. Proficiency with firearms is a valued skill and this ribbon is to recognize those individuals who prove exceptional in their use.		Details
		Medal of Honour This medal is awarded for the showing of bravery and valor in the heat of combat. Recipients of this Medal can serve in any department. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Meritorious Newcomer of the Month Award This award will be given to the newcomer that makes themselves known and puts in the most effort to make their character a valuable addition.		Details
		Most Improved Player of the Month This award will be given to the player that shows the most improvement from the previous month.		Details
		Non-Player Character Award For the development of Non Player Characters. The lives of our characters are in a setting populated by countless other people who are important to our featured individuals. This award marks the achievement of a player for his/her development of engaging, detailed NPCs who add realism and dimension to the simm.		Details
		Gold Service Merit Awarded to crew who have served on the same vessel for at least two years.		Details
		Merit of Time Served Awarded to crew members who have served on the ship for one year. This award is non-cumulative.		Details
		Service Citation Awarded to a member of the crew who has served with the ship for at least 6 months. This award is non-cumulative.		Details
		Outstanding Volunteer Award For the player who makes every effort to find significant ways to lend a hand to the sim’s command staff.		Details
		Plot Development Citation For developing the current plot line and making it original and unexpected yet not unbelievable.		Details
		POW Ribbon of Sacrifice Given to StarFleet officers who are captured by enemy forces for any length of time. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the player`s captivity is needed.		Details
		Professional Merit Awarded to the character that has developed his/her character with considerable talent, making that character a joy to interact with.		Details
		Purple Heart Awarded to personnel who are injured in the line of duty.		Details
		Recruitment Award For recognition of recruitment successes. In order to secure a bright and long lasting future for DS5, there must always be the continual introduction of excited and eager new players. This award is to recognize those who have successfully recruited a new player to the simm who remains on that simm for a minimum period of 6 months.		Details
		Ribbon of Merit This ribbon is used to symbolize the great sacrifice that the men and women of StarFleet endure. These officers often pay the price for defending the very principles of the United Federation of Planets. A player must receive a Purple Heart in order to qualify for this ribbon. Those who cannot perform their normal duties aboard their location of service due to ongoing medical conditions and wounds (both which must have originated in service) are eligible for this ribbon. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the nomination is being presented is.		Details
		Rose Award Awarded to the crew member that has made significant "romantic" character advancements.		Details
		Service Accomodation Awarded to the crew member that performs his/her character`s job and advances above and beyond the job description they were "hired" to follow.		Details
		Technical Medal Awarded to the crew member that follows the technical standards of the Star Trek universe, incorporating them into their posts with nearly flawless precision.		Details
		Tour of Duty: Kzinti This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Kzinti space.		Details
		Tour of Duty: Borg This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the simm to the borders or interior regions of Borg space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Breen This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Breen space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Cardassian This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Cardassian space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Deep Space This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to deep space.		Details
		Tour of Duty: Dominion This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the simm to the borders or interior regions of Dominion space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Ferengi This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Ferengi space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Klingon This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Klingon space.		Details
		Tour of Duty: Mirror Universe This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the simm to the Mirror Universe.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Romulan This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Romulan space.		Details
		Training Badge For completing and passing a course of study.		Details
		Unit Citation Awarded to the crew member that shows considerable talent in working with other crew members to create a winning plot line worthy of the vessel`s reputation.		Details
		Unsung Hero Medal For recognition of support actions in character.		Details
		Whoopi Goldberg Diversity Ribbon Awarded for the successful portrayal of a non-human character aboard a simulation.		Details
		Zefram Cochrane Medal of Exploration Given to those officers who discover a noteworthy place or thing. This could be anything from a new and strange planet or moon, an abnormal nebula or subspace distortion, ancient ruins of a civilization long past, or anything else of this nature. As any Academy graduate should know, Zefram Cochrane was the first Terran to accomplish warp speed. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Antagonist Award This award denotes a players exceptionally well crafted villain contributed to a sim’s plotline convincingly over a series of posts. We love to hate the bad guy or the sinister mind plotting against our heroes. With out these dedicated evil, twisted, or simply misguided souls setting out against our protagonists, there might not be much story to tell! (Include sample post.)		Details
		Community Builder Citation This Crewmember is always going out of his or her way to help the crew connect with one another and knit the sim much closer together Awarded to anyone who makes a constant indisputable effort to be welcoming to new players and encouraging to long standing members.		Details
		Creativity Award The Creativity Award is presented to those who come up with an outstanding idea during a mission. This can be in battle, a diplomatic meeting, medical crises, or even during a shore leave. There is no exacting criteria for the qualifications of this award. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Exemplary Courage Medal Officers who put themselves in grave danger by going far beyond the normal call of duty qualify for this medal. Examples would be protecting a group of trapped/injured persons from enemy aggression; staying behind to ensure that the rest of the unit gets to safety and are not followed. NOTE: To achieve this award, the person nominated cannot simply be following their superior`s orders. They must volunteer to carry out such acts. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Flying Cross Presented to a Flight Control Officer for exhibiting outstanding flying abilities. While not absolutely necessary, people who receive this award typically have to fly their ship manually either in battle situations or emergencies. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Geneva Peace Ribbon This ribbon is presented to individuals who were responsible for attaining a peaceful resolution between two conflicting parties. The recipient may either be single-handedly responsible, or have played a large part in the negotiations. The conflicting parties does not have to be Star Fleet. The Geneva Peace Conference was a milestone in Terran diplomacy. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the award is being sought for is.		Details
		Humanitarian Cross In recognition of efforts to relieve suffering of any person(s) within or outside of federation borders. (Please explain in detail reasons for nomination.)		Details
		Intelligence Prowess Award This award is given to an Intelligence Officer who has gone out of their way to protect and better DS5. This could be from uncovering a spy, obtaining pertinent information which protected their own ship, Task Force, or Fleet as a whole, etc. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the situation is required.		Details
		Joint Service Commendation Medal Awarded to StarFleet/StarFleet Marine Corps personnel who participate in a major joint mission with other simms. A minimum of 4 simms must participate to qualify. No sample posts are required, just a list of which simms took part in the joint mission and a general overview of the mission.		Details
		Jonathan Archer Civilization Award This award is among the highest achievements in Starfleet. The recipient of this award is recognised as a key figure in introducing a new member species into the Federation. At the time of integration, the species cannot be in civil war. The crew member will have been at the forefront of any contact with this species. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the situation is required.		Details
		Montgomery Scott Engineering Award (Formerly Engineering Ingenuity Award) This is given to those who develop useful new technologies, Engineering-oriented upgrades, techniques and so forth. Creativity and innovation are attributes that help to earn this award. (NOTE: To keep ships believable, these improvements should not be anything too drastic or long-term.) Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the situation is needed.		Details
		Patterson Ribbon of Excellence This is issued to StarFleet`s Medical officers who do something very special in the field. This can be awarded for curing a disease or medical condition, or for finding a new disease or ailment. Dr. Colin Patterson was a 21st century Terran physician from Scotland who specialized in the study of bone diseases. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Ribbon of Commitment Given to a person who has truly put forth an indisputable amount of extra effort. This is referring primarily to out of character circumstances. Recruiting, pulling the crew together, posting, helping to fill in the "gaps", and helping maintain their ship`s website are just a few of the things that could count toward this award. Truly, this is one award to cherish when received. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the award is being sought for is.		Details
		Ribbon of Compassion This ribbon is for those in the Counselling field. The awardee must have truly gone out of their way to help out a fellow crewman/crewmen. This encompasses more than just a couple of counselling sessions. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the entire situation is required.		Details
		Scheherezade Award Named after the mythical heroine of the Arabian Nights, the Scheherezade awards the intricate story-crafting which is displayed within DS5. This goes beyond simple matters of spelling, grammar, and legibility; rather, it is for the obvious effort put into posts to make them enjoyable to read for all members of a platform and not just as enjoyment for the writers who created them – for telling a tale within a tale as they weave their own story within the greater plot of their SIMM.		Details
		Silver Star The crew member that demonstrates supreme postings, posts often, and plays his/her character "to the hilt" will receive this award. Arguably considered one of the highest honours a crew member can receive.		Details
		Tactical Superiority Award Presented to individuals who play a major role (or even solely) develop new tactics and/or combat manuevers while in ship-to-ship combat; not to be confused with the hand-to-hand award, which is similar. These must prove to be very efficient and worthy of much attention. An example would be the Picard Maneuver. Sample posts are required.		Details
		United Federation of Planets Pip Only a very few and elite people have ever attained this prestigious honour. To receive it, a person must single-handedly save the Federation from imminent destruction. This could be a great number of things. Over ninety percent of the individuals who receive this pip died in the process of qualifying for it`s standards. This is a special pip which is to be worn opposite the ones already on an officer`s collar. This tiny pip has the emblem of the UFP on it. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Character of the Year This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from ship CO`s. Post samples are not required, but reasons for the nomination are. Posts should be available upon request, though.		Details
		James T. Kirk CO of the Year This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from Task Force CO`s and Task Group CO`s. One CO is chosen from the nominations received. Reasons supporting the nomination are required, but post samples are not.		Details
		William Riker XO of the Year This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from ship CO`s. One XO is chosen from the nominations received, to receive the award. Post samples are not required, but reasons for the nomination are.		Details
		Sim of the Year This is used to recognize the Fleet sim which has done their very best to embody the spirit of the Fleet in their actions both in character and out of character.		Details
		Anniversary Presented for being an active member of OF during the 10th anniversary Celebration		Details
		Long Service Award: 3 years For Participation on DS5 for 3 years		Details
		Long Service Award: 4 years For 4 years participation		Details
		Long Service Award: 5 years For Participation on DS5 for 5 years		Details
		Long Service Award: 6 Years For Participation on DS5 for 6 years		Details
		Long Service Award: 7 Years For Participation on DS5 for 7 years		Details
		8 Years Service Awarded for eight years service aboard DS5.		Details
		Theta Fleet Player of the Month Award (Lvl 3) Awarded to an individual who goes above and beyond what is expected of them. This award is chosen by the Theta Fleet Command based on CO Monthly Reports. An individual that follows the posting requirements of the simm, interacts with fellow crew while developing their own character plots and personal story arcs, moves the plot along in a way which is both entertaining and not too far from the mark, as well as helps with the SIM, develops plots, the website, awards, and recognizes other players will qualify for this award.		Details
		Theta Fleet Player of the Quarter (lvl 3) The Player of the Quarter Award is given to the person who best supports his or her CO and sim during a given quarter. This award is generally chosen by the Theta Fleet Command from the Player of the Month winners for that quarter.		Details
		Theta Fleet CO of the Quarter Awarded quarterly by the Theta Fleet Command to honor the Commanding Officer they feel best deserves the award for that quarter. This is based on both in and out of character activity and leadership. The CO of the Quarter Award is given to the Commanding Officer that best exhibits the qualities of a Theta Fleet Commanding Officer, as determined by the Admiralty.		Details
		Theta Fleet Post of the Month (lvl 3) Awarded to the post the Theta Fleet Command feels is the best post for a given month based on the post of the month nominations in the monthly CO report.		Details
		Theta Fleet Writer of the Month (lvl 3) Awarded to an individual who is considered the best writer for a particular month. This award is chosen by the Theta Fleet Command based on CO Monthly Reports.		Details
		Theta Fleet Writer of the Quarter (lvl 3) The Writer of the Quarter Award is given to the person who exhibits excellent writing and storytelling abilities during a given quarter. This award is generally chosen by the TF Command from the Writer of the Month winners for that quarter.		Details
		10 Years Service For serving aboard DS5 for an entire decade.		Details
		Theta Fleet Writer of the Year Awarded each January by the Theta Fleet Command to honor the writer who has shown creativity, ability, and has put out some great posts during the year. This is generally chosen from the Writer of the Quarter recipients.		Details