REGION 15 AWARDS PROGRAM

Merit Awards
Merit Awards are awards that may be given out at any time, when through actions or
deeds, an individual (or chapter as in the case of the Charitable Work Award) earns
them.

The Merit Awards and their descriptions, are as follows:

• Award For Excellence

Given to an individual who has exhibited extraordinary achievement and distinguished
service on behalf of Region 15, STARFLEET, and the ideals of Gene Roddenberry.

• Distinguished Service Award

Given to an individual who through their efforts went above and beyond the call of duty
and exhibited the qualities that exemplify the ideals of STARFLEET and IDIC.

• Charitable Work Award (Individual)

Given to a Region 15 member who during the course of the year exhibited tireless
support, enthusiasm and, time to charitable causes.

• Charitable Work Award (Chapter)

Given to a Chapter who during the course of the Year exhibited tireless support,
enthusiasm and, time to charitable causes.

Annual Awards
Annual Awards are awards that are given out once per year. To be eligible for the
award, each candidate or chapter must be considered to have met a certain threshold of
performance. If there are no eligible candidates or chapters, then the award will not be
given.

The Annual Awards and their descriptions, are as follows:

• Member of the Year

Given to an individual who, during the course of the year, demonstrated their hard work
and dedication, and exemplified what means to be a member of Region 15 and
STARFLEET.

• Ship of the Year

Given to the Chapter who during the course of the Year displayed the qualities of hard
work, charity, unity and cooperation, exemplifying the ideals of Gene Roddenberry and
his dream.

• Officer of the Year

Given to a Region 15 Officer who best exemplified the qualities of leadership, hard work
and set a good example for their crew, the Region and, STARFLEET.
• Enlisted person of the Year
Given to a Region 15 member of non-commissioned officer rank who best exemplifies
the qualities of dedication, cooperation and service to their chapter, the Region and,
STARFLEET.

• Newsletter of the Year

Awarded to a single issue of a Chapters Newsletter that offers the best example of
content, graphics, variety and professionalism.

• Starfleet Student of the Year

Awarded to a member of Region 15 that has completed and passed the most courses
offered by Starfleet Academy during the course of the year

• Years of Service Awards

Awarded to a members of Region 15 who have had an active membership in Starfleet
for 5, 10, 15, 20, (every 5 year increments) years. These years must have been fulfilled
within the timeframe from one summit to the other. (e.g. May 2005 through date of
Summit of 2006)

• Shuttle of the Year

Awarded annually to a Chapter in Training that has exhibited the effort and enthusiasm
necessary to make it a successful and welcome addition to the Region 15 fleet and
Starfleet. Note that if there is no shuttle in the region, or if there is no shuttle in the
region that meets the requirements, this award may be withheld.

• Cadet of the Year

Awarded to a member of Region 15 under the age of 18 who has exhibited the qualities
and drive necessary to become an example to all of Region 15 and Starfleet

• Departmental Service Award

Awarded to an individual who has displayed outstanding service in their respective
department area. One award may be given for each department as required (i.e.
Engineering Department Service Award, Medical Department Service Award, Science
Department Service Award, Communications Department Service Award, etc.)
Award Administration

• Merit Awards
Any member in good standing may submit any individual or chapter for a Merit Award.
The submission should be made using either Attachment 1 or an electronic facsimile.
The submission must be submitted to the Awards Committee chairperson. The
committee approves it then sends it onto the "Documents Officer" to be printed. This
person then sends it to the CO of the recipient or the XO if the person receiving it is the
CO.

• Annual Awards
Provision shall be made to have a Standing Committee of the Captains Board for the
review of submissions of Annual Awards. At least once a year, the Chairman of the
Captains Board will assign members to this committee. This assignment will be
approved by a majority vote of the Captains Board. The assignment will be for a single
term. Typically, this awards period will run from January 1st through a date prior to the
summit, giving the standing committee enough time to review and to have certificates
made. During this time, any member in good standing may submit any individual or
chapter for an Annual Award for the year that was just completed (e.g. nominations for
the 2005 Ship Of the Year would be submitted after January 1, 2006). The submission
should be made using either Attachment 2 or an electronic facsimile. The submission
should be submitted to the Chairman of the Standing Committee. The standing
committee will have the sole decision as to who will receive the awards, except Merit
Awards. The annual awards will be announced and given.

These awards are " Region 15 Awards" only and they are not meant to infringe on the
Awards given at the Chapter level by a CO or the Chapter. The Region Awards can
coincide with, or be given in addition to a Chapter's Awards Program

Document Revision
This document may be revised by a majority vote of the Captains Board.

Approval
This document was approved by the Captains Board Subject 05N in VOTE-05021.
 Attachment 1
Awards Program
Merit Award
Nomination Form

Name of person/chapter being nominated:___________________________

Award (check one):

[] Award For Excellence

[] Distinguished Service Award
[] Charitable Work Award (Individual)
[] Charitable Work Award (Chapter)

Reason for award (give a detailed description of why this individual deserves this
award):

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Signed (individual submitting award):_____________________________

Print Name:_____________________________
 Attachment 2
Awards Program
Annual Award
Nomination Form

Name of person/chapter being nominated:___________________________

Award (check one):

[] Member of the Year

[] Ship of the Year
[] Officer of the Year
[] Enlisted person of the Year
[] Newsletter of the Year Note (1)
[] Starfleet Student of the Year
[] Years of Service Award Note (2)
[] Shuttle of the Year
[] Cadet of the Year
[] Departmental Service Award ___________________Department Note (3)

Reason for award (give a detailed description of why this individual deserves this
award):

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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Signed (individual submitting award):_____________________________

Print Name:_____________________________

Note (1) A copy of an issue of the newsletter must also be submitted.

Note (2) The date of entry into STARFLEET must be included in the above description.
Note (3) Indicate for which department this award is to be given for.