We believe in honoring the unwavering commitment and selfless service of our chaplains. Our Medals, Banners, and Recognition page is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable efforts of those who go above and beyond in their ministry.

Here, you will find a comprehensive system designed to recognize various levels of service—from years of faithful dedication to acts of exceptional bravery and humanitarianism. Each medal and banner represents a unique story of compassion, resilience, and leadership.

We invite you to explore the categories and learn more about the standards of excellence that define our chaplains. Their work is a testament to the power of faith in action, and we are proud to acknowledge their profound impact on communities worldwide.

1. Faithful Service Medal

• Ribbon: A deep royal blue ribbon with gold stripes along both edges.

• Awarded for: Five or more years of active and loyal chaplaincy service within the Global Chaplains Alliance (GCA).

2. Distinguished Chaplain Service Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with alternating vertical stripes of deep blue, white, and yellow.

• Awarded for: Exceptional and sustained dedication to duty beyond normal requirements, demonstrating a profound commitment to the chaplaincy mission.

3. Lifetime Ministry Achievement Medal

• Ribbon: A red ribbon with gold stripes along both edges.

• Awarded for: A significant lifetime commitment to ministry, with 20 or more years in the field and at least 10 years of dedicated service as a chaplain. 

4. Heart of Compassion Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with vertical stripes of dark blue and light blue, featuring a central bar with red, orange, yellow, and green stripes.

• Awarded for: Demonstrating outstanding compassion and empathy in serving those who are sick, grieving, or oppressed.

5. Good Samaritan Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with alternating vertical stripes of dark brown, tan, green, blue, and red, with a solid white stripe in the center.

• Awarded for: A singular, exceptional act of humanitarianism or rescue, embodying the spirit of selfless aid.

6. Shepherd’s Care Medal

• Ribbon: A light blue ribbon with a white vertical stripe along each edge and a solid red vertical stripe in the center.

• Awarded for: Consistent and faithful pastoral guidance and protection of individuals and communities in times of need. 

7. Valor in Service Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with a deep blue stripe along both edges and a central bar of white and gold stripes.

• Awarded for: Showing remarkable courage and bravery while serving in dangerous or emotionally intense situations.

8. Resilience Medal

• Ribbon: A pattern of alternating vertical gold and black bars.

• Awarded for: Persevering through significant personal hardship or sacrifice while remaining steadfast in serving others.

9. Peacemaker’s Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with vertical stripes of green, light blue, and yellow, with a central bar of white and red stripes.

• Awarded for: Skillful and effective conflict resolution, reconciliation, and promoting harmony in challenging environments.

10. Community Impact Medal

• Ribbon: A yellow-gold ribbon with vertical stripes of blue, white, and red along the edges.

• Awarded for: Leading successful and impactful outreach initiatives that significantly benefit a community.

11. Prison Ministry Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with vertical stripes of purple, gray, and black, and a central bar with yellow, blue, white, and red stripes.

• Awarded for: Exceptional and dedicated chaplaincy work in correctional facilities.

12. Healthcare Chaplaincy Medal

• Ribbon: A pattern of alternating yellow and red stripes and bars.

• Awarded for: Providing impactful ministry in hospitals, hospices, or during health crises.

13. Educational Chaplaincy Medal

• Ribbon: A solid ribbon with alternating vertical stripes of blue and white.

• Awarded for: Significant and impactful ministry within educational institutions.

14. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with a solid red central bar, flanked by white vertical stripes, with deep blue stripes on the outer edges.

• Awarded for: Providing impactful and dedicated ministry to law enforcement and emergency services personnel.

15. Mentorship Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with alternating vertical bars of blue and yellow.

• Awarded for: Excellence in training, guiding, and mentoring new chaplains.

16. Leadership in Chaplaincy Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with a thin yellow stripe on each edge, and a pattern of green, black, yellow, and red bars.

• Awarded for: Demonstrating exceptional leadership in GCA administration or during missions.

17. Global Service Medal

• Ribbon: A ribbon with deep blue vertical bars on the edges, and alternating light blue and yellow bars with thin blue, white, and red stripes in the center.

• Awarded for: Exemplary cross-cultural or international chaplaincy service, often in complex global settings.