The reverse is blank when worn from a suspension ribbon. Around the edge are the words DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE above and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA below. The obverse of the medal bears a modified version of the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States. The Department of Commerce Gold Medal is round, with a gold plated matte finish, and is 40 mm (1.6 in) wide. To warrant a gold medal, a contribution must focus on qualitative and quantitative performance measures reflected in the Department of Commerce's strategic plan and be identified in one of the following areas: The Gold Medal Award is awarded for distinguished performance characterized by extraordinary, noble, or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the Department of Commerce and/or one or more of its operating units, which reflects favorably on the department. An organization receiving the award is presented one framed certificate signed by the Secretary and medal. An Individual and members of a group which is awarded the Gold Medal Award are each presented a framed certificate signed by the Secretary and medal. The annual Department of Commerce Gold Medal Awards ceremony is held each fall at the Ronald Reagan Amphitheater in Washington, D.C.
The award may be presented to an individual, group, or organization in the Commerce Department for extraordinary, noble, or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the department and/or one or more operating units, which reflects favorable on the department. Since 1949, the Department of Commerce Gold Medal is presented by the Secretary of Commerce for distinguished performance. The Department of Commerce Gold Medal is the highest honor award of the United States Department of Commerce. Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal ĭistinguished Service Medals (Armed Forces) Gold Medal service ribbon with "O" (Organization) device
Distinguished performance characterized by extraordinary, noble, or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the Department of Commerce and/or one or more of its operating units, which reflects favorably on the department.
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