Department of Energy
In June 2007, Secretary Samuel Bodman introduced a new awards program for non-monetary recognition of its employees and contractors.
- Secretary's Honor Awards
- Honor awards that are presented annually and replaces the previous Secretary's Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
- The James R. Schlesinger Award – recipient receives a polished brass and mahogany clock along with a shadow box framed calligraphy certificate signed by the Secretary of Energy and a commemorative medal honoring former Secretary of Energy James R. Schlesinger.
- Secretary of Energy's Excellence Award – recipient receives a crystal medallion award and leather-encased certificate
- Secretary of Energy's Achievement Award – recipient receives a crystal statue award and leather-encased certificate
- Secretary's Appreciation Award
- Appreciation awards that are presented at any time
- Departure Awards
- Departure awards may be presented upon retirement or departure from the agency
- Secretary of Energy's Exceptional Service Award
- Secretary of Energy's Distinguished Service Award
- Secretary of Energy's Meritorious Service Award
- DOE Award for Valor
- DOE Secretary's Award
- DOE Exceptional Service Medal
- DOE Meritorious Service Award
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