USAID Distinguished Honor Award
| USAID Distinguished Honor Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | "Exceptionally outstanding service or achievements of marked national or international significance" |
| Presented by | United States Agency for International Development |
| Eligibility | Foreign Service, Civil Service, US Military |
| Status | Currently awarded |
Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service |
| Next (lower) | USAID Superior Honor Award |
The Distinguished Honor Award is an award of the United States Agency for International Development. Similar versions of the same award exist for the former U.S. Information Agency, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and Department of State. It is presented to groups or individuals in recognition of exceptionally outstanding service or achievements of marked national or international significance.
The award consists of a gold medal set and a certificate signed by an assistant secretary, an official of equivalent rank or the Mission Director. Due to the demanding nature of the criteria, the award is not routinely issued.