Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

Navy Superior Civilian Service Award Medal and Ribbon

History

The Navy Superior Civilian Service Award honors civilian Navy employees who carry out excellent service or make noteworthy contributions on behalf of the Navy or Marine Corps, typically of a lesser nature than would merit the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Qualifying achievements may include the following:

-Demonstrated leadership in programs making an impact beyond the individual’s immediate purview
-Technological improvements
-Demonstrated excellence in management or innovation resulting in improved protocols, economy or efficiency
-Feats of valor or heroism
-Generative collaborations with other parties

Details

The medal is silver and features the Navy crest encircled by dark blue enamel and an inscription reading “DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY - SUPERIOR CIVILIAN SERVICE.” The ribbon is dark blue with three thin vertical white stripes toward the center.