Since 1949, the Department has granted honor awards in the form of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals. The Gold and Silver Medals are the highest and second highest honor granted by the Secretary for distinguished and exceptional performance. The Bronze Medal is granted by the head of an operating unit or Secretarial Officer for superior performance.

Honor Awards are granted in seven categories: Leadership, Personal and Professional Service, Scientific/Engineering Achievement, Organizational Development, Customer Service, Administrative/Technical Support, or Heroism. For additional information on this program and to view previous award booklets, click one of the links below:

65th Annual Honor Awards Information
Secretary’s Memorandum
Submission Memorandum
Honor Awards Criteria
Nomination Limitations
Certificate Citation - Sample Format
Program Booklet Citation - Sample Format
Link to HANS website

Recent Program Booklets

2012 64^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2011 63^rd Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2010 62^ndAnnual Honor Awards Program Book
2009 61^st Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2008 60^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2007 59^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2006 58^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2005 57^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2004 56^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2003 55^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2002 54^th Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2001 53^rd Annual Honor Awards Program Book
2000 52^nd Annual Honor Awards Program Book

Archived Program Booklets

• 1990 – 1999 Program Booklets

• 1980 – 1989 Program Booklets

• 1970 – 1979 Program Booklets

• 1960 – 1969 Program Booklets

• 1949 – 1959 Program Booklets