The USS Veritas chooses to celebrate our crew through the presentation of chapter awards. The following is a list of awards within the Chapter that can be earned for outstanding service.
Officer of the Year Award
This award is reserved for officers who hold the rank of (O-1) Ensign to (O-6) Captain (inclusive). This award is given to the individual who best demonstrates outstanding direction, a consistent level of guidance for fellow members, and leadership in the Chapter through both word and action. The officer of the year also demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of STARFLEET and Star Trek, and supports the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to participation in STARFLEET, region, and chapter functions.
Enlisted Member of the Year Award
This award is reserved for members who hold the rank of (E-1) Crewman Recruit through (E-11) Master Chief Petty Officer. This award is given to the individual who best displays, through his/her individual contributions, consistent support for and contribution to STARFLEET, as well as a consistent level of direction, as appropriate. The enlisted member of the year also demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of STARFLEET and Star Trek, and supports the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishments (where appropriate), in addition to participation in STARFLEET and chapter functions. This individual is willing to do what it takes to get a quality job done quickly and efficiently.
Junior Member of the Year Award
This award is reserved for members 18 years old or younger. The junior member of the year, to the best of his or her abilities, takes an active role in the Chapter and STARFLEET functions and demonstrates commitment to the organization through both word and action. The junior member of the year also demonstrates the potential for leadership, consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of STARFLEET and Star Trek, and support for the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to participation in STARFLEET and chapter functions.
STARFLEET Orders of Merit
The STARFLEET Orders of Merit Program acknowledges the outstanding contributions of members across the organization, highlighting their dedication and accomplishments. Each order, rooted in various cultural aspects, represents specific qualities. The program includes three classes for each order, recognizing achievements at the Chapter (3rd Class), Regional (2nd Class), and STARFLEET (1st Class) levels.
STARFLEET Auxiliaries also offer awards and recognition from diverse branches such as STARFLEET Marines, Special Operations, Medical, and Petfleet, acknowledging outstanding achievements across a spectrum of roles and contributions.
- Order of Axanar: Mediation or Problem Resolution
- Order of Babel: Recruiting
- Order of Cochrane: Technology
- Order of Darmok and Jalad: Outreach
- Order of Dionysus: Recreational Event Planning
- Order of Gaea: Ecology or Preservation
- Grankite Order of Tactics: Event Planning
- Order of Hawking: Accessibility
- Order of Herodotus: History or Recordkeeping
- Order of Prentares: Space Research or Exploration
- Order of Roddenberry: Star Trek
- Order of Samaritan: Volunteerism
- Order of S’harien: Inventiveness or Craftsmanship
- Order of Surak: Scholarship
- Order of Tarbolde of Canopius: Writing
Nomination procedures are straightforward, and members can be nominated for their exceptional service. Winners are announced quarterly, and nominations can cover activities within the past six months. Members cannot self-nominate, and a member may win the same award once per calendar year. The nominations undergo a review process, with First Class awards requiring endorsement by any Regional Coordinator and approval by the STARFLEET Executive Committee. Recognition through the Orders of Merit Program celebrates the dedication and impact of STARFLEET members.
Any full member of the USS Veritas has the opportunity to propose a fellow crew member or Command Staff for a chapter-level 3rd class award. This can be done by contacting the Commanding Officer (CO) or Executive Officer (XO) in writing, and providing details about the nominee and the reasons for the nomination. Your input is highly valued in acknowledging exceptional contributions within our crew.
STARFLEET Orders of Merit: https://members.sfi.org/merit/
Marines Awards: https://sfmc.sfi.org/
Special Operations Awards: https://sfso.sfi.org/
Starfleet Medical Awards: https://medical.sfi.org/
Petfleet Awards: https://petfleet.sfi.org/