Medal for Outstanding Civic Service Medal for Outstanding Civic Service The Medal for Outstanding Civic Service or "Medaljen for Borgerdåd" is the second highest ranked Norwegian medal. In spring 2004 the medal ceased to be awarded. The medal was first established by Royal Resolution April 10, 1819 and later altered by Royal Resolution April 13, 1844. It was awarded by the cabinet meeting presided over by the King after a recommendation by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice. It is divided into two grades: the first class is in gold and the second class is in silver. Recipients of the Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement are
Department of Commerce Silver Medal to send an overall total of 20 Gold and Silver nominations to the Department of Commerce per year. The Silver Medal is awarded to an individual, group, or Commerce organization for extraordinary achievements in support of the critical objectives of the Department of Commerce with a significant beneficial effect on the Nation or world. To warrant the award of the Silver Medal, a contribution must meet at least one of the following criteria: The NOAA awardees of the Silver Medal Award are presented a medallion by the Department of Commerce and NOAA Commissioned Corps awardees are presented a full sized