Honoring the Best: Region 17 Awards

The Region 17 Awards Program honors outstanding members and chapters of STARFLEET in Region 17, recognizing their dedication and exceptional contributions to our organization.

Who We Recognize

The Region 17 Awards Program celebrates the diverse accomplishments of our STARFLEET members and chapters. Do you have a chapter website or newsletter that exemplifies excellence in communication? Perhaps a member has spearheaded a vital community service project or consistently gone above and beyond in their service to STARFLEET. Our award categories encompass a wide range of achievements, ensuring there’s an opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions of individuals and chapters in Region 17.

General Process

  1. Review the Award Categories: Familiarize yourself with the various award categories to determine the most fitting recognition for your nomination (Communication, Charity/Community Service, Individual, or Annual).
  2. Identify Your Nominee: Select a deserving STARFLEET member or chapter within Region 17 for the chosen award category.
  3. Prepare Your Nomination: Craft a written nomination that highlights the nominee’s achievements and contributions aligning with the chosen category’s criteria.
  4. Submit Your Nomination: Electronically submit your nomination to the Regional Awards Director.

Nomination Process

  • Any member in good standing from any chapter can nominate a fellow member or chapter for an award.
  • Please submit nominations to the Regional Awards Director.

Award Categories

Communication Awards

Honor the creation and execution of high-quality communication materials that effectively engage the chapter and the broader STARFLEET community.

  • Chapter Website of the Year
  • Shakedown Chapter Website of the Year
  • Chapter Newsletter of the Year
  • Shakedown Chapter Newsletter of the Year
  • Best Overall Presentation
  • Best Business Card
  • Best Flier/brochure (B/W)
  • Best Flier/brochure (color)

Charity/Community Service Awards

Recognize outstanding efforts in charitable giving and community service projects that make a positive impact on the world around us.

  • The Order of George and Gracie (Animals)
  • The Order of Bajor (Arts, Culture, and Humanities)
  • The Order of Boothby (Education)
  • The Order of Hikaru Sulu (Environment)
  • The Order of Dr Leonard McCoy (Health)
  • The Order of Ambassador Sarek (International)
  • The Order of Captain Janeway (Public Benefit)
  • Order of Surak (Religion)
  • The Order of Edith Keller (Human Services)
  • Overseas Coupon Award
  • The Great Bird Humanitarian Award

Individual Awards

Spotlight STARFLEET members who have made exceptional contributions through their dedication, service, and leadership.

  • Region 17 Medal of Honor
  • Region 17 Medal of Valor
  • Helping Hands Award
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Achievement Award
  • Ambassadorial Citation
  • STARFLEET Academy Achievement Award
  • Recruiter’s Award
  • Jonathon Archer Fellowship Award

Annual Awards

Celebrate the achievements of chapters and members throughout the year, culminating in the recognition of top performers at the annual Region 17 Awards Banquet.

  • Starship of the Year
  • Shakedown Chapter of the Year
  • Flag Officer of the Year
  • Officer of the Year
  • Pat Stewart Medal of Excellence
  • Enlisted Member of the Year
  • Jr. Member of the Year
  • Support Chapter of the Year
  • Commanding Officer of the Year