Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

Ribbon of the Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

The 'Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Medal' recognizes exceptional and meritorious service, performance, and significant accomplishments by civilian (state/federal) employees of the Maryland National Guard.

Civilian (state/federal) employees of the Maryland National Guard who have performed assigned duties for at least one year in an outstanding manner worthy of recognition for significant accomplishments with command-wide impact. This medal is not appropriate for retirement.

Contributions are measured against the following:

1. Accomplished supervisory or non-supervisory duties in an exemplary manner, setting a record of achievement, and inspiring others to improve the quantity and quality of their work;
2. Demonstrated unusual initiative and skill in devising new and improved equipment, work methods, and procedures; inventions resulting in substantial savings in expenses such as manpower, time, space, and materials, or improved safety or health of the workforce;
3. Achieved outstanding results in improving the morale and performance of employees;
4. Exhibited unusual courage or competence in an emergency, while performing assigned duties, resulting in direct benefit to the government or its personnel;
5. Rendered professional or public relations service of a unique or distinctive character.

If an employee is awarded a subsequent Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Medal a second medal will NOT be presented. In lieu of the medal, a bronze bottony device will be awarded. A bronze bottony device will be presented for the second through fourth award. A single silver bottony device will be worn to indicate the fifth award.

Description

Medal, ribbon, and citation. The ribbon consists of vertical stripes of black, white, red, white, and black.