Staff award

A staff award is an OOC award reserved for officers who serve as fleet staff members such as commanding officers, first officers, fleet council members, and fleet administrative officers. Unless otherwise denoted, all awards are for Commander rank and above. Only one of each award is given per ceremony.

	Elinor of Kanist Order of Excellence: Awarded to those who have served the fleet as a staff member for at least 5 years, attained the rank of Rear Admiral or higher, previously been awarded the Picard Award and Staff Member of the Year Award, and continue to serve the fleet to the betterment of all members. This is the highest staff honor, celebrating longevity, dedication to the fleet, and the perseverance for wearing the Admiral's belt. Named in honour of one of StarBase 118 PBEM RPG's most significant founding members. See all recipients of the Elinor of Kanist Order of Excellence.	Recent Recipient Tristan Wolf

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	Honor of the Admiralty: Awarded to Staff Members who have served for a minimum of five years in a multitude of disciplines. From facilitating our task forces, engaging with the Captains Council, and leading with the utmost dedication, these writers volunteer their time, effort, and skill to building our game and community and have comprehensively earned the respect and loyalty of members. This is the highest award that can be conferred upon a StarBase 118 PBEM RPG staff member under the rank of Rear Admiral. See all recipients of the Honor of the Admiralty.	Recent Recipient Ash MacKenna

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	Picard Award: Awarded to Staff Members who show an unfailing devotion to the community, as well as work continually on ways to better the atmosphere of simming. This is the highest honor given to those officers of Admiral rank. See all recipients of the Picard Award.	Recent Recipient Quinn Reynolds

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	Staff Member of the Year Award: Awarded to Staff Members who have contributed tirelessly to the organization through any number of Out of Character channels, while maintaining excellence in simming on their vessel. This is an award granted to any staff member, regardless of rank. See all recipients of the Staff Member of the Year Award.	Recent Recipient Serala

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	Strange Medallion: Awarded to First Officers in the fleet who are consistently dependable, perform above the call of duty in their position, and excel not only in simming, but also in their dedicated Out of Character activities. Those awarded are regarded as leaders who excel in their facilitation of their crew, raising the bar and lifting up simmers to the podium. Named after Commander Sally Strange, widely known as one of the most creative and dedicated First Officers in the fleet's early years. See all recipients of the Strange Medallion.	Recent Recipient Tomas Falt

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	Chief's Citation Award: Awarded to essential Staff Members whose determined work has benefitted the group In Character, and/or Out Of Character, even while their primary service was not as the Commanding Officer of a simming installation. Inspired by the non-commissioned and enlisted personnel who are the backbone of any starship but were rarely recognized in Star Trek lore in favor of the officers. See all recipients of the Chief's Citation Award.	Recent Recipient Alora DeVeau

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	Christopher Pike Pendant: Awarded to Commanding Officers who command their ship with honor and dedication, and help to provide an creative atmosphere which fosters outstanding simming. Not only do they lead by significant and exceptional example, but they engineer their vessels to be inspirational and creative powerhouses for all who sim on board. See all recipients of the Christopher Pike Pendant.	Recent Recipient Addison MacKenzie

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	Sarek Star: Awarded to Commanding Officers who show great diplomatic ability in working with members and staff, related to conduct Out of Character. Organisation, collaboration, mentorship, and ultimately making our game tick can be challenges in every respect, but those Staff Members awarded with this have a clear ability to walk those lines. See all recipients of the Sarek Star.	Recent Recipient Rivi Vataix

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	James T. Kirk Cross: Awarded to new Commanding Officers who show outstanding potential in the field of commanding. Their advancement into commanding their own ship can be fraught with challenges, but the receiver of this award has met them head on with vigour. See all recipients of the James T. Kirk Cross.	Recent Recipient Karrod Niac

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	Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition: Awarded to long-term achievement in leading the Publicity Team as a way of advancing peaceful relations with "newly discovered life forms." Before 2016, the Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition also was awarded for achievement in leading the Training Team. In 2016, the T'Pau Cluster of Distinction was created to recognize achievement with the Training Team separately. See all recipients of the Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition.	Recent Recipient Jarred Thoran

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	T'Pau Cluster of Distinction: Awarded to long-term achievement leading the Training Team as the Academy Commandant, bringing new trainers in to aid in the continued development of the team, and consistently delivered training excellence. See all recipients of the T'Pau Cluster of Distinction.	Recent Recipient Quinn Reynolds

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	Kathryn Janeway Award: Awarded to retired Commanding Officers who have made a great impact on their crew and left an indelible legacy on our community history. See all recipients of the Kathryn Janeway Award.	Recent Recipient Toni Turner