Allan Border Medal Allan Border Medal The Allan Border Medal is considered to be the most prestigious individual prize in Australian cricket. First awarded in 2000, the medal is named after former Australian captain Allan Border and recognises the most outstanding Australian cricketer of the past season as voted by his peers, the media and umpires. Votes are cast after each game on a 3–2–1 basis, with a weighting applied to give both One Day International and Test players an equal chance of winning the award. The awards night also includes: New members of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame are also inducted
Medal for Exemplary Border Service Medal for Exemplary Border Service The Medal for Exemplary Border Service () was a national award issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It was established on May 28, 1954, by the Council of Ministers of the GDR () with Order No. 47/54 from the Ministry of Interior on June 16, 1954. The first presentation ceremony took place on July 1, 1954, to members of the German Border Police (). The medal was awarded to members of the Border Troops of the GDR () as well as civilians for exemplary performance and personal commitment in securing the state border of