CRITERIA FOR AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS UNDER THE MDA CATEGORY

1. LONG SERVICE MERIT AWARD (PSR 150107)

This Award is to acknowledge, thank and express gratitude to a Civil Servant for serving the Nation meritoriously. This Award is intended for an Officer who has served continuously with good record of performance and conduct, for a minimum of:

1. 15 years;
2. 25 years;
3. 35 years; or
4. retiring by virtue of age.

2. HON. MINISTER UNIQUE ACT AWARD (PSR 150106).

This Award is intended for an Officer who, in the course of his/her official duties, carries out a unique act.

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION

1. The act must have been done within the officer’s course of duty.
2. It must have been done within the year under review.
3. The officer must have been regular in attendance at work.
4. The act must have added measurable value to the goals of the officer’s department and or Ministry.

3. PERMANENT SECRETARY EXEMPLARY CONDUCT AWARD – PSR 150105.

This Award is intended for the best Officer based on outstanding performance of duties and exemplary conduct during the year.

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION

1. The act must have been done within the officer’s course of duty;
2. It must have been done within the year under review;
3. The officer must have been regular in attendance at work;
4. The act must have added measurable value to the officer’s Department or Ministry’s goal;
5. It must have been done over and above the officer’s normal assigned duty;
6. The officer must have performed other roles when the Department was short-staffed;
7. Volunteered and worked on special projects;
8. Developed new work method(s) that resulted in better output or productivity; and
9. There must be some element of teamwork in the officer’s performance.

4. THE BRAVERY AWARDS

The Bravery Awards are for the recognition of acts of bravery by people whose selfless actions put them in jeopardy, beyond the call of duty, to protect the lives or property of others. Brave acts usually involve a deliberate choice to go from a place of safety to danger or remain in a perilous situation to provide help to another. Acts involving the preservation of life, (for example, first aid) while admirable, may not be considered brave. There are five levels of Awards for individuals, as well as an Award to recognise the bravery of a group of people involved in a single incident. The Awards, commencing with the highest are:

1. Awards for Safety of Human Life and Property in a perilous Circumstance – PSR 150106 – The Award is intended for an individual or individuals, who in perilous circumstances, voluntarily risks his/her/their own life/lives while performing a heroic act to secure the safety of human life or property.
2. Emergency Services Award of Valour (ESAV) – Awarded for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.
3. Star of Courage (SC) – Awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.
4. Bravery Medal (BM) – Awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
5. Commendation for Brave Conduct – Awarded for other acts of bravery which are considered worthy of recognition.
6. Group Bravery Citation – is a group award for a collective act of bravery, by a group of persons in extraordinary circumstances, that is considered worthy of recognition.

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION

1. The act must have been done on or off duty, but outside of official responsibilities.
2. It must have been done within the year under review.
3. The officer must have been regular in attendance at work.
4.  The act must have been done during perilous circumstances.
5. The act must have led to the safety of human life or property.

NOTE: Lifesaving or meritorious actions performed as part of the duty of a trained lifesaver – e.g. Medical Doctor, Nurse, Lifeguard, Fire Service, Emergency Service – will not be considered.

5. RECOGNITION FOR LONG-SERVING AND RETIRED CIVIL SERVANTS

This Recognition is to appreciate a long-serving or retired Civil Servant for the Officer’s meritorious service to the Nation. It is to be held quarterly and sponsored by the individual MDAs. The Certificates, Plaques, and Gift are to be presented at the Award Reception.