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The STF31 Annual Awards are awards listed below that are awarded on an annual basis for actions, achievements and accomplishments throughout the previous calendar year. These awards are for individual members, units, departments and chapters.
STF31 ANNUAL AWARDS
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This is awarded to the most distinguished STF31 chapter. This chapter best represents the ideals of their chapter, sector and STF31, and as a whole, represents the spirit and determination of STF31. Qualifications for the Chapter of the Year include promotion of the basic philosophy of STAR TREK, involvement in community and/or charitable service, promotion of activities and projects that are fun for the chapter members, solid administration, and a vision for the future. Chapter must have a 100% Monthly Readiness Report rating. | |
Ribbon Description: Autum Orange and Ruby Red |
SHUTTLE OF THE YEAR
Criteria: Awarded to the most exceptional STF31 shuttle. The shuttle of the year best demonstrates the qualities of and the potential to become an ideal chapter. These qualities should include a chapter newsletter, prompt and proper reporting to the STF31 Commander, their respective Sector Commander and Fleet Operations, effective chapter structure and organization, and involvement in sector or STF31 activities when possible. This chapter should be the one which best exemplifies the principles of the STF31 Fleet Operations for developing chapters, and which best serves as a role model for other chapters-in-training. Chapter must have a 100% Monthly Readiness Report rating. | |
Ribbon Description: Crissum Red and Blue |
SUPPORT CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: Awarded to the most exceptional STF31 chapter that supported and launched a shuttle that commissioned. The Support Chapter of the Year best demonstrates to a shuttle the best qualities of a STF31 chapter and serves as a role model and mentor to its shuttles and daughter chapters. It shows chapters how to actively and effectively run their own chapter-level events and participate in sector and STF31 events when possible. This chapter should be the one which best demonstrates the principles of the Fleet Operations Shuttle Program for developing chapters, and that serves as a role model for other STF31 chapters. | |
Ribbon Description: Red, Gold, and Light Blue |
COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This award is reserved for the Commanding Officer of a STF31 Chapter. This award is given to an individual who has shown exemplary leadership and motivational skills and helps set the direction and vision for his/her chapter. The Commanding Officer of the Year encourages crewmembers to work hard for their chapter, and to take interest in sector, and STF31 activities. The Commanding Officer of the Year demonstrates conduct consistent with the philosophies of Star Trek and promotes the vision of the various series. To be eligible for this award, the member must have been a commanding officer for at least six months of the calendar year for which he or she is nominated. | |
Ribbon Description: Yellow Gold, Lime Green and Green Bay Green |
FLAG OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This award is reserved for STF31 officers who hold the rank of Fleet Captain or higher. This award is given to the individual who best embodies the ideals, visions, and philosophy of Star Trek, as illustrated in the various series, as well as demonstrating consistent support for and contribution to STF31. The Flag Officer of the year takes an active role in chapter, sector and STF31 functions and demonstrates commitment to the organization through both word and action. The Flag Officer of the Year also demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of Star Trek and supports the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to participation in chapter, sector and STF31 functions. This individual serves as a role model for all personnel. | |
Ribbon Description: Noble Blue w/a Gold Stripe on each end |
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This award is reserved for task force officers who hold the rank of Ensign to 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 STF31 through both word and action. The Officer of the Year also demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of Star Trek and supports the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to participation in chapter, sector and STF31 functions. | |
Ribbon Description: Noble Blue w/a Silver Stripe on each end |
ENLISTED MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This award is reserved for task force members who hold the rank of Crewman through MCPO. This award is given to the individual who best displays, through his/her individual contributions, consistent support for and contribution to STF31, 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 Star Trek and supports the series’ vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to participation in chapter, sector and STF31 functions. This individual is willing to do what it takes to get a quality job done quickly and efficiently. | |
Ribbon Description: Noble Blue w/a Bronze Stripe on each end |
JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: 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 chapter and task force 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 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 chapter, sector, and STF31 functions. | |
Ribbon Description: Light Grey, Burgandy, Construction Yellow and Teal |