Crew Awards

		Service Citation - 6 mo Awarded to a writer who has served with the sim for at least 6 months. This award is non-cumulative.		Details
		Service Citation - 1 yr Awarded to writers who have served on the sim for one year. This award is non-cumulative.		Details
		Service Citation - 2 yr + Awarded to writers who have served on the same sim for two years and for each subsequent year thereafter.		Details
		Good Conduct Medal For exceptional performance of one’s duties. This medal denotes a committed and dependable individual both on and off duty.		Details
		Captain's Personal Merit A special award given to an individual player for outstanding service to the simm. Awarded by the Commanding Officer individually on a per merit basis.		Details
		Creativity Award The Creativity Award is presented to recognize such things as imaginative new ideas, fantastical settings, enchanting original cultures, clever twists, or surprising solutions in the story line.		Details
		Meritorious Newcomer Award This award will be given to the newcomer who makes themselves known and puts in the most effort to make their character a valuable addition.		Details
		Recruitment Award This award is to recognize those who have successfully recruited a new player to the simm who remains on that simm for a minimum period of 6 months.		Details
		Library of Excellence Awarded for the best writing style: clear, precise, and easy to follow – yet allows the story to flow smoothly and easily passed off to another crew member.		Details
		Personal Development Award This award will be given to the player who shows the most ooc improvement during the course of the mission. This might be demonstrated in increased participation, writing or storytelling mechanics, building collaborative community, or branching out of the player's comfort zone into new themes.		Details
		Professional Merit Awarded to the writer who has developed his/her character with considerable talent, making that character a joy to read about and to interact with.		Details
		Ribbon of Panache For those who excel at writing unique and well-thought out narrative with engaging voice or style. This could include discovery, first contact, battle scenes, romance, general obstacles, and more.		Details
		Humor Award This award is meant to help us all remember that a bit of light-heartedness goes a long way; even in the face of danger.		Details
		NPC Award This award marks the achievement of a player for his/her development of engaging, detailed NPCs who add realism and dimension to the simm.		Details
		Service Accommodation For going above and beyond the call of duty.		Details
		Outstanding Volunteer Award For the player who makes every effort to find significant ways to lend a hand to the simm’s command staff.		Details
		Unit of Merit Awarded for plot line where the costs are high. This ribbon is used to symbolize the great sacrifice that the men and women of Starfleet endure. These officers often pay the price for defending the very principles of the United Federation of Planets, physically, emotionally, inter-personally or in other ways. (may also apply for the equivalent story sacrifice of civilian characters)		Details
		Diversity Ribbon In the interest of diversity, this award is granted to individuals who have done an exemplary job writing and developing their non-human characters. This award can also be used to commend contributions that support other diversity factors, including race, gender identity, ethnicity, and more.		Details
		Purple Heart Awarded to any character with an injury or injuries worth recognition.		Details
		Silver Star (Sim Level)A player who demonstrates supreme postings, posts often, and plays his/her character “to the hilt” will receive this award. Arguably considered one of the highest honors a crew member can receive. OR (Fleet Level)This is also awarded at the fleet level for exemplary service, community engagement, and an overall good example of a model player.		Details
		Medal of Honor This medal is awarded for the showing of bravery and valor in the heat of combat.		Details
		Bronze Star (IC) A player who demonstrates excellence in posting and playing his/her character “to the hilt” will receive this award. OR (OOC) This is also awarded for task force level exemplary service, community engagement, and an overall good example of a model player.		Details
		Outstanding Character Award (Fleet Level) This award recognizes the efforts put forth by a crew member; as recognized by his/her fellow crew members, and Commanding Officer. Nomination and Selection for this award is on a continual basis, nominations shall be given to the Task Force Commanding Officer who will decide on the validity of the nomination. Nominations should contain a detailed explanation for the nomination. Once done the nomination will forwarded to the Awards Director for awarding.		Details
		Outstanding Executive Officer Award (Fleet Level) This award recognizes the efforts put forth by a Executive Officer; as recognized by his/ner fellow crew members, and Commanding Officer. Nomination and Selection for this award is on a continual basis, nominations should be turned into the Task Force Commanding Officer who will decide on the validity of the nomination. Nominations should contain a detailed explanation for the nomination. Once done the nomination will forwarded to the Awards Director for awarding.		Details
		Outstanding Commanding Officer Award (Fleet level) This award recognizes the efforts put forth by a Commanding Officer; as recognized by his/her Task Force Commanding Officer. Nomination and Selection for this awards is on a continual basis, nominations should be turned into the Task Force Commanding Officer who will decide on the validity of the nomination. Nominations should contain a detailed explanation for the nomination. Once done the nomination will forwarded to the Awards Director for awarding.		Details
		Character of the Year (Fleet Level) This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from ship COs.		Details
		XO of the Year (Fleet Level) This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from ship COs. One XO is chosen from the nominations received.		Details
		CO of the Year (Fleet Level) This award is given annually in January of each year. One CO is chosen from the nominations received.		Details
		Story Contributor Awarded for bringing an element to the plot that adds meaningful dimension and draws the interaction of others.		Details
		M1 - Emergence Awarded for participating OC's first mission - Emergence.		Details
		Characterization: backstory This recognizes a player for detailed attention given to the illumination of the history of a character, bringing to light the scenarios that make the character what they are today, for better or for worse.		Details
		Characterization: Style This award is to celebrate particularly styled characterizations that are upheld through out a series of posts. Maintaining such a unique voice or particular set of qualities takes more of "getting into character" than the average portrayal.		Details
		Post Spotlight Highlighting a post that has notable qualities causing it to stand out. Nomination should include some explanation for the selection.		Details
		The Devil in the Details Not just for being wordy, this recognition is to be bestowed on writing that tracks and maintains important detail with set up and pay off in the story, making little things matter to plot and character and crafting in order to reward attentive readers.		Details
		Valentines Day For recognition of high quality posts in the theme of romantic love. (not limited to actual Valentines day...)		Details
		M2 - Sanctuary Awarded for participating OC's second mission - Sanctuary.		Details
		Obsidian Verse Recognition for key effort and participation in connective stories mindfully coordinated with others from the wider fleet, especially where the posts are of a set or series and are published to all participating sims.		Details
		Internal Life An introspective award, particularly for solo written work illustrating or developing the inner life of a character (include example posts in nomination)		Details
		Kindness More subtle than other notable acts, kindness is no less commendable. Often displayed through befriending others, being a good listener, overlooking insult, reaching out to strangers, or other quiet but honorable actions, acts of kindness deserve recognition, even if the kind heart is likely to demur. (IC or OOC)		Details
		Supportive Writing In the cooperation that is group writing, it can be a challenge to share story development equally. A supportive writer takes tags, cues, and hooks inside of the collaborative work and makes those opportunities flourish with their own imaginative contributions, expanding on them and ultimately leaving the whole greater than its parts.		Details
		Community Engagement This player shows continued presence in the RPG community, building out-of-character camaraderie and welcoming and engaging others. The player is available and approachable and makes the game a delight overall. (OOC- Sim, Fleet ,or Inter-organization community activity)		Details
		Nomination Commendation To commemorate unelected nominations entered for awards and contests at the fleet or inter-fleet community level.(OOC)		Details
		Golden Padd To denote OC writers as winners of writing recognitions at the Fleet level (OOC)		Details
		JFC Recognition To denote OC members selected at Fleet level under JFC’s recognition program (OOC)		Details
		Feature Post This award is to recognize posts made in the spirit of holidays, specific genres, strong mood pieces, and other themes that may be named in the award description. These should be creatively unique, quality posts that make good reading and good use of the theme at hand. While they may be part of a bigger story, they should make good stand alone reads, out of the context of the sim. (this award is sim level, Post Spotlight is fleet level)		Details

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Crew Awards