The STF31 Sector Nine 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 within the sector.
STF31 SECTOR NINE ANNUAL AWARDS
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
This is awarded to the most distinguished STF31 Sector 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.
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Orange
CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE (Runner up Chapter of the Year)
Criteria:
The criteria is the same as Chapter of the Year: This is awarded to the runner up chapter in the STF31 Sector Chapter of the Year. 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 Reporting rating.
Ribbon Description:
Brown
SHUTTLE OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
Awarded to the most exceptional STF31 Sector 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 Director, Fleet Chapter Operations and their respective Sector Chief, 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.
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Fiery Red
CHAPTER FIRST MISSION OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
A STF31 Sector chapter that has performed its first year of service excellently proceeding after the five (5) month shakedown cruise, showing the qualities of being a “Chapter of the Year”. Chapter must have a 100% Monthly Readiness Reporting rating. Chapter must have less then 2 years as a chapter, not to include the shuttle shakedown period to qualify for this award.
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Yellow Gold
SUPPORT CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
Awarded to the most exceptional STF31 Sector 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 Sector 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 Chapter Operations Program for developing chapters, and that serves as a role model for other STF31 and Sector chapters.
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Transparent Ruby Red
COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
This award is reserved for the Commanding Officer of a STF31 Sector 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.
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Yellow
FLAG OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
This award is reserved for STF31 Sector 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, sector and chapter. 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.
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Forrest Green w/gold outer boarder
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:
Forrest Green w/silver outer boarder
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, sector and chapter, 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:
Forrest Green w/bronze outer border
ROOKIE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
This award is earned by a Commanding Officer, within the first year in command has shown exceptional performance, dedication and distinguished service to his chapter, sector, and STF31. This Commanding Officer has shown excellent leadership, administration skills and has helped set the direction and vision for the chapter. This Commanding Officer must have completed OBC and OAC and has a 100% reporting rating during that first year.
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Light Yellow
FIRST OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
Awarded to a STF31 Sector chapter First Officer who has shown excellent leadership and administration skills, is well thought of by his/her crew, but most significantly, helps set the direction and vision for the chapter. He/she is OBC/OAC qualified, has been an XO for at least two years and has not missed a report or filed late (without excuse) and fosters crew involvement in chapter, sector and STF31.
Ribbon Description:
Black Raspberry
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, sector and STF31 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:
Rust
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
The Humanitarian of the Year Award is awarded by the Sector Chief to a sector member who perform outstanding volunteer community/civic service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature. To qualify for award of the Humanitarian of the Year Award a task force member’s volunteer service must meet the following requirements:
Be to the civilian community, to include the military family community. Be significant in nature and produce tangible results. Reflect favorably on the sector and STF31. Be of a sustained and direct nature.
While there is no specific time period to qualify for the Humanitarian of the Year Award (for example, 500 hours of community service within 24 calendar months), approval authorities shall ensure the service to be honored merits the special recognition afforded by this award. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is intended to recognize exceptional community/civic support over time and not a single act or achievement. Further, it is intended to honor direct support of community/civic activities.
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Petal Pink
DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
For the chapter department that exemplifies by its actions and deeds, the best of what a department can do. This department has shown great activity; has undertaken projects and events related to the department; This Department lends support to others in their chapter, sector community and to STF31.
Ribbon Description:
Green
STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
The Staff Member of the Year is chosen from the sector staff. The staff member whose work and efforts over the course of the last year have been instrumental and vital to the wellbeing, growth and stability of the sector above all others.
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Dark Green
SECTOR DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF THE YEAR
Criteria:
This award is presented to a Sector Department Chief who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, administration, and communications skills. The Sector Department Chief also encourages and aids the sector members including reaching out to their counterparts at the chapter level. The Sector Department Chief must also have a rating of 100% in reporting their department activities.
