COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS
NSOF Recognition Awards
These awards were established to recognize those who represent the highest standards of the Navy EOD and Navy Diving community. For decades, many of the community’s most significant contributions have taken place quietly, often going unrecognized outside of the platoons and commands where they occurred. Through peer driven nominations, these awards ensure that the remarkable missions, leadership, sacrifices, and lasting impact of NSO Operators are properly acknowledged & recognized.
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By honoring excellence across active duty service, lifelong legacy, and unit level contributions, the program strengthens the connection between generations of the community while helping the broader public better understand the extraordinary contributions carried out by Navy Divers & EOD Operators.
Excellence in Action
Awarded to an Active Duty Navy EOD Operator and/or Navy Diver who has demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and dedication. This award honors outstanding achievements in mission execution, innovation, and the impact made on their teammates and the larger Navy Special Operations community.
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These achievements may have taken place at any point throughout the servicemember’s career as a Navy EOD Operator or Navy Diver. Please click below for detailed eligibility and award criteria.
Legacy of Valor
Awarded to a former Navy EOD Operator and/or Navy Diver whose career exemplifies extraordinary courage, service, and dedication. This award honors those who have made a lasting impact through significant wartime actions, contributions to their respective communities, and/or an enduring legacy that continues to inspire future generations.
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This award emphasizes one or more of the following: Significant wartime actions, contributions to the NSO community, and the enduring legacy they leave behind. Please click below for detailed eligibility and award criteria.
Community Impact Award
This award recognizes the collective excellence of a Navy EOD or Navy Diving unit over a 12 month timespan. Acknowledges a Navy EOD or Diving unit that has demonstrated exceptional and profound impact of unit level contributions on the Navy Special Operations community.​
Please click below for detailed eligibility and award criteria.