 Because the award is to recognize demonstrated ability to fully conduct, on a sustained basis, simultaneous and coordinated air warfare, surface warfare, and undersea warfare operations with all installed equipment, no check-off list of particular criteria is appropriate nor can a ship explicitly work for nomination for the award other than by routinely striving for the highest levels of combat systems training and material excellence.The actual Spokane Trophy is made of 400 ounces of silver and is valued at $4 million.The award was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt to recognize naval warfighting proficiency.