Department of Commerce Silver Medal

The Department of Commerce Silver Medal is the second highest award presented by the United States Secretary of Commerce. Awarded since 1949, this award recognizes achievement supporting critical objectives of the Department of Commerce with significant beneficial effect on the United States. The award may be presented to groups, individuals, and Commerce Department organization. Medals are awarded annually during a ceremony held each Fall at the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.. The medals are awarded to individuals, groups, and organizations. Individuals and members of groups each receive a framed certificate signed by the Secretary, while organizations receive one certificate to represent the entire organization.

Criteria
To warrant the award of the Silver Medal, actions must meet similar criteria to that of the Gold Medal.

Wear on uniform
Medal recipients are presented a certificate and medallion. Recipients of the medal who are members of the NOAA Commissioned Corps, are provided a full sized military style medal, miniature medal, and ribbon bar.

Notable recipients

 * William L. Stubblefield