Eligibility:
- All Army civilian employees paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds and direct/indirect-hire foreign nationals are eligible for consideration.
Criteria:
- Nominations for this award will reflect superior service or achievement of a lesser degree than that recognized by the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Note: In regard to approval authority, commanders have authority to approve awards based on the rank/grade of the position and not the actual rank/grade of the individual occupying the position. This applies to all high level honorary and public service awards.

