Introduction

The UFS Academy Recognition Program is created for UFSA Faculty and Students. These are awarded on an annual basis for the calendar year starting in January and ending in December.

Goal of the UFSA Staff Recognition Program

The United Federation Starfleet Academy is one of the cornerstones of the UFS organization. In order to continue to provide the excellent service that all UFS members can enjoy, the Academy Command Staff counts on those members who spend their free time making sure the academy functions as intended.

To recognize our dedicated and active staff, we have created a series of awards

Eligibility for a Faculty Award

To be eligible for a faculty award, the following requirements must be met:

• Must have an active membership account with United Federation Starfleet
• Must be a current, active Faculty member of the United Federation Starfleet Academy (unless otherwise noted such as members who are not part of the UFSA Faculty but write classes)

Eligibility for a Student Award

To be eligible for a student award, the following requirements must be met:

• Must have an active membership account with United Federation Starfleet
• Must have attended a minimum of six classes throughout the year

Annual Awards

These awards are handed out once per year by the UFSA Superintendent.

• Distinguished Teaching Award (Academy Instructor of the Year) - This award is to recognize one Instructor per year who has consistently made themselves available to the students and other Academy staff. They are dedicated to teaching, supporting other instructors, providing guidance to students, and going above and beyond the call of duty.

• Class Developer of the Year - This award is to recognize the efforts of one Class Author per year who has shown a dedication to the creation of classes, ensuring the highest quality, performing the needed research, and going above and beyond to ensure their classes are made available to UFS members.

Superintendents Discretion

These awards are handed out at the Superintendent’s discretion. This means that at any time the Superintendent can hand out these awards, usually they are handed out at the end of the Year with the rest of the awards or at the end of the month cycle.

• UFSA Award for Academic Distinction - For those who have greatly aided in upholding the Academic Integrity of the Academy. These individuals either create classes, or aid in the correction of current classes, making sure that what we teach our cadets is the correct information.

• UFSA SuperIntendants Award - For those who have gone above and beyond the call of their duties to help the Academy, working either behind the scenes with Curriculum Development, or at the front as a highly active Dean or Instructor. These individuals have sacrificed their free time and energy to help advance the needs and goals of the Academy.

• UFSA Excellence Ribbon - For academy personnel who impact the careers of cadets and their peers in a positive way. These individuals are always willing to help and assist when needed, teach classes, and in every way exemplify what the academy should stand for, helping others.

• UFSA Achievement Ribbon - For those instructors who have dedicated themselves to the academy, teaching, assisting, and going above and beyond the call of duty as needed.This is an annual award for those who have shown prolonged dedication to UFSA.

• UFSA “College” Name Award - Presented to those who have greatly contributed to a certain College through class writing, organization, or teaching. (This will be accommodated for each college through Color and Name. I.e. if someone from science receives the award is blue and named UFSA Science Award).

Student Awards

• The Boothby Award - Named after the ever-lovable caretaker of the SFA Grounds and close confidant to many famous Starfleet Captains. This award is the epitome of our Cadet awards, and is awarded to cadets who have gone above and beyond during their tenure at the academy. They took many classes, assisted new cadets, and made a difference in UFS in general.

• Red Squad - Top students per college, recognized once a year (1 student per year per college). Each Course Professor, once a year, will submit their Top Students to his/her Dean with the reason as to why this person is selected as a Top Student. Once the dean of that college receives all nominations, he/she will pick one person who will be the winner of the Red Squad Award of that College for that year.
• Gold Squad - Same as Red Squad BUT for minors (under 18). Top students per college, recognized once a year (1 student per year per college). Each Course Professor, once a year, will submit their Top Students to his/her Dean with the reason as to why this person is selected as a Top Student. Once the dean of that college receives all nominations, he/she will pick one person who will be the winner of the Red Squad Award of that College for that year.
• UFSA Graduation Award - UFSA Graduation Ribbon is awarded to UFS Personnel who have Graduated from UFS Academy.

• Starfleet Academy Valedictorian - Top student of the whole UFSA during the year.
• Starfleet Academy Salutatorian - Second to top student of the whole UFSA during the year.
• Simulator Affectionato - Cadet who has attended four or more RPs during a calendar month.
• Best 'Alien' Character - Cadet who has impressed Academy staff with their RP skills.

• Academy Order of Achievement - Presented to those members who have explored the UFSA Curriculum and taken the specified number of classes.