for at least one year or a single act that significantly contributed to command mission. Similar to the military Commendation Medal. Air Force Civilian Achievement Award: For clearly outstanding service for a single, specific act or accomplishment in support of the unit’s mission or goals. Similar to the military Achievement Medal. Public service awards Secretary of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award: For distinguished public service to the Air Force which translates into substantial contributions to the accomplishment of the Air Force mission. This is the highest public service award bestowed to private citizens by the Secretary of the Air Force. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Award for Exceptional Public Service: For Sustained unselfish dedication, contributions, and exceptional support to the Air Force. Air Force Exceptional Service Award: For exceptional service to the United States Air Force or for an act of heroism involving voluntary risk of life. Air Force Scroll of Appreciation: For meritorious achievement or service that are completely voluntary and performed as a public service or patriotic in nature. Air Force Commander's Award for Public Service: For service or achievements which contribute significantly to the accomplishment of the mission of an Air Force activity, command, or staff agency. Special awards and trophies In 2018, as part of the Air Force's initiative to reduced directive publications, the eight-page AFI 36-2805 was released, superseding 30 previous AFIs. Guidance for special awards was moved to a website at https://access.afpc.af.mil/. Cheney Award (an act of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, performed in connection with aircraft) Mackay Trophy (most meritorious flight of the year) 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (sponsored by Air Force Association) Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award USAF First Sergeant of the Year Award General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award (wing commander and spouse team) Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy (safety) General Thomas D. White USAF Space Trophy General Wilbur L. Creech Maintenance Excellence Award Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award General Lew Allen, Jr. Trophy (officer and senior NCO in aircraft maintenance or munitions directly involved with setting up aircraft sorties with nuclear weapons) Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award Brigadier General Sarah P. Wells Award (Air Force Medical Service) Aviator Valor Award (sponsored by American Legion Aviators' Post No. 743) General John P. Jumper Awards for Excellence in Warfighting Integration Information Dominance Awards: Lieutenant General Harold W. Grant Award (small communications unit) Major General Harold M. McClelland Award (large communications unit) General Edwin W. Rawlings Award (team of the year) See also Awards and decorations of the United States military Notes External links AFI36-2903 Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel AFI36-2805, Special Awards and Trophies AFI36-2818, The USAF Maintenance Awards Program Category:United States Air Force