NOTE: All award pictures are representations. The actual award may look different.

PURPLE HEART
(Purple triangle pin with White border)
Region 3 Purple Hearts are issued by the Region's Awards Coordinator upon recommendation of a action or service of any Region 3 member who has been injured (paper cuts do not count) in the line of duty - while participating in a Community Service event, a Regional and/or STARFLEET function.

REGION 3 COMMENDATION
(Maroon triangle pin with White Border)
Region 3 Citations are issued by the Awards Coordinator upon recommendation of note worthy participation, action or service by any STARFLEET member.

IRON STAR
(Grey triangle pin with White border)
The Iron Star is given for cooperative action and/or leadership within a local chapter or department. Such action need not be STARFLEET related. May be awarded upon an instance of leadership within a member's local chapter, city or state.

SILVER PILLAR
(Silver triangle pin with White border)
The Silver Pillar is given for cooperative action and/or leadership within a members local chapter or department. Such action should be STARFLEET related. May be awarded upon an instance of leadership within a member's sector or state.

GOLD PILLAR
(Gold triangle pin with White border)
The Golden Pillar is given for outstanding effort and leadership on a chapter and/or regional basis. Two recommendations from different chapters in good standing, with explanation, are required for nomination.

LEGION OF MERIT
(Red triangle pin with White border)
The Legion of Merit is given for leadership on a state wide or geographical area basis. Should be STARFLEET related and have two recommendations from different active chapters in good standing.

CRYSTAL STAR
(Maroon triangle pin with White border and star)
Given to a member for outstanding leadership on a regional and / or international basis. Two recommendations from Captains (or above) of chapters in good standing, with explanations, are required for nomination. Recommendations must be based on STARFLEET related actions.

JESSUP DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
(White triangle pin with Gold star)
The Distinguished Service Award is awarded to outstanding STARFLEET members who have contributed beyond the call of duty to their Chapter, Region or Fleet. The DSA is awarded to qualified nominees by the RC upon the recommendation of the Awards Coordinator. Two recommendations from Captains (or above) of chapters in good standing, with full explanations, are required for nomination.

CORBIN CROSS
(Maroon triangle pin with White border and cross)
The Region 3 Cross is for outstanding STARFLEET members who have earned a DSA and have continued to contribute to the welfare and growth of the Region and Fleet. Two recommendations from Captains (or above) of chapters in good standing, with full explanations, are required for nomination.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
(Blue triangle pin)
Awarded to Region 3 members who have achieved excellence (a grade point average of 3.0 or above) in academic studies on a consistent basis. Submissions should be accompanied by a copy of a report card, if possible.

NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
(White triangle pin with Black border)
Contains items of interest on a local level, but also includes regional news. In addition to maintaining a high level of accuracy with a significant degree of professionalism, it should be informative, educational and entertaining.

JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR
(Red triangle pin)
Awarded to a junior member of Region 3, 17 and under, who has shown through participation and dedication (i.e., school activities, scholastic achievement, Region 3 functions) a conviction in the belief of STARFLEET and the future through action and deeds.

ENLISTED MEMBER OF THE YEAR (PO3 - MCPO)
(Maroon pin with White writing -- year of award)
Awarded to a enlisted member of Region 3 for outstanding membership on a local and regional basis who has shown the most unfailing quantity of "getting the job done", no matter how small or great the task, during an award year.

SHUTTLE OF THE YEAR
(Silver triangle pin with Maroon border and Black writing -- year of award)
Awarded to the most exceptional Shuttle in Region 3. One that demonstrates the best qualities of and the potential to become an ideal chapter. Those qualities should include chapter newsletter, prompt and proper reporting procedures to all reporting agencies, and involvement with other chapters on a local and regional level. This involvement should not only include FLEET related activities, but local community activities.

MOTHERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the most exceptional Region 3 chapter that supported and launched a shuttle that comissioned. The mothership of the year best demonstrates to a chapter-in-training the best qualities of a STARFLEET chapter, and serves as a role model and mentor to its shuttles and daughter chapters. It shows chapters how to actively and effectively run their own chapter-level events, and participate in Regional or Fleet-level events when possible. This chapter should be the one which best demontrates the principles of the ShOC Program for developing chapters, and that serves as a role moder for other STARFLEET chapters.

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
(Gold triangle pin with Maroon border and Black writing -- year of award)
Awarded to the most distinguished chapter in Region 3. Representing STARFLEET, this chapter as a whole represents the spirit and determination of STARFLEET, The International STAR TREK Fan Association, Inc. A chapter which exemplifies the best of STARFLEET is an organization which promotes the basic philosophy of Star Trek.

OFFICER OF THE YEAR (Ensign & Above)
(Maroon triangle pin with Silver writing -- year of award)
Awarded for outstanding direction on a local and regional basis. Given to the officer (Line or Staff) of a chapter who has shown the most consistent level of guidance and leadership during an award year by action, deed, and word.

FLAG OFFICER OF THE YEAR (Commodore & Above)
(Maroon triangle pin with Black writing -- year of award)
Awarded for outstanding direction on a local and regional basis. Given to the officer (Line or Staff) of a chapter who has shown the most consistent level of guidance and leadership during an award year by action, deed, and word.

COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE YEAR
This award is reserved for the Commanding Officer of a Region 3 Chapter. This award is given to an individual who has shown exemplary leadership and motivational skills, and helps set the direction and vision for his/her chapter. The commanding officer of the year encourages crewmembers to work hard for their chapter, and to take interest in Regional and STARFLEET activities. The commanding officer of the year demonstrates conduct consistent with the philosophies of Star Trek and promotes the vision of the various series. To be eligible for this award, the member must have been a commanding officer for at least six months of the calendar year for which he or she is nominated.

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
(Maroon triangle pin with Gold writing -- year of award)
Awarded to the Region 3 member (Enlisted or Commissioned) who through his/her endeavor has shown the solid quantities of direction, belief and conduct through community service and/or scholastic accomplishments, in addition to those involved through chapter functions that STARFLEET and Star Trek represent.

The STARFLEET International Awards Program was developed to recognize individuals and chapters in STARFLEET for outstanding and meritorious service to STARFLEET, the ideals of Star Trek, and the community.

A listing of criteria, information on guidelines, and the award period can be found STARFLEET International Awards Program.

Please see the STARFLEET Marine Awards Site for more information on these awards.