query: when was the first national bravery award given

pos: National Bravery Award break out in a "shamiana" (decorated tent). Harish Chandra Mehra, a 14-year-old scout, promptly took out his knife and ripped open the burning tent, saving the lives of hundreds of trapped people. This incident inspired Nehru to ask the authorities to establish an award to honour brave children from all over the country. The first official National Bravery Awards were presented to Harish Chandra and one other child on 4 February 1958, by Prime Minister Nehru, and the ICCW ( Indian Council for Child Welfare) has continued the tradition ever since. The Sanjay Chopra Award and the Geeta Chopra Award

pos: National Bravery Award break out in a "shamiana" (decorated tent). Harish Chandra Mehra, a 14-year-old scout, promptly took out his knife and ripped open the burning tent, saving the lives of hundreds of trapped people. This incident inspired Nehru to ask the authorities to establish an award to honour brave children from all over the country. The first official National Bravery Awards were presented to Harish Chandra and one other child on 4 February 1958, by Prime Minister Nehru, and the ICCW ( Indian Council for Child Welfare) has continued the tradition ever since. The Sanjay Chopra Award and the Geeta Chopra Award

neg: National Bravery Award National Bravery Award The National Bravery Awards are a set of awards given annually to about 25 Indian children below 16 years of age for "meritorious acts of bravery against all odds." The awards are given by the Government of India and the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW). The award was instituted in 1957.x The National Bravery Awards consist of five categories, which are . On Gandhi Jayanti day, 2 October 1957, India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was watching a performance Delhi's Ramlila ground, at the Red Fort. During the performance, a short circuit caused a fire to

neg: National Bravery Award were established in 1978, in memory of two Chopra children who lost their lives while confronting their kidnappers. The Sanjay and Geeta awards are given to a boy and a girl for acts of bravery. The Bharat Award was established in 1987, and the Bapu Gaidhani Award was established in 1988. In 2001, Scholastic published a commemorative book featuring the winners of the 1999 National Bravery Awards. The book was entitled "Brave Hearts". Each year, the ICCW receives applications for the National Bravery Award. These applications come from official agencies such as local and district governments, school authorities, and councils

neg: National Bravery Award to this the President hosts a reception in their honour, where the children meet the media. On 26 January, the awardees take part in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, New Delhi. 1995 shivshankar madhukar bidri killari earthquake 1993 two persons saved life 1982 : Ajmal Khan Gauhar (Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh) National Bravery Award The National Bravery Awards are a set of awards given annually to about 25 Indian children below 16 years of age for "meritorious acts of bravery against all odds." The awards are given by the Government of India and the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW).

neg: Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards and one category for lifetime achievement. Until 2003, the awards were presented in two main categories, "Physical Bravery" and "Social Acts of Courage". Winners in each category were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals, which entailed cash prizes of Rs. 20,000, Rs. 15,000, and Rs. 10,000 respectively. In 2003, a major new category, the "Mind of Steel Award", was added to the two main categories; its first recipient was actress Preity Zinta. The "Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Service", was instituted in 1997. Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards The Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards (formerly: Red and White Bravery Awards)

neg: Biju Patnaik India via Singapore on 24 July 1947. For this act of bravery, Patnaik was given honorary citizenship in Indonesia and awarded the 'Bhoomi Putra', the highest Indonesian award, rarely granted to a foreigner. In 1996, when Indonesia was celebrating its 50th Independence Day, Biju Patnaik was awarded the highest national award, the 'Bintang Jasa Utama'. Biju Patnaik flown many sorties on his Dakota DC-3 Delhi Safdarjung Airport on 27 October 1947 after the First Dakota DC-3(Reg.No: VP 905) was landed by Wg.Cdr.KL Bhatia at dawn and landed at Srinagar Airport in the early morning. He brought 17 soldiers of 1-Sikh

neg: Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping case the interview. The convict interviewed was Jasbir Singh alias Billa, who insisted that he was innocent. Ranga refused to be interviewed. Both were hanged on 31 January 1982. Billa was quiet, but Ranga resisted going to the gallows. Their bodies were not claimed by their relatives. The Kirti Chakra was awarded to the children on 5 April 1981. In 1978, the Indian Council for Child Welfare instituted two bravery awards for children under the age of 16, the Sanjay Chopra Award and the Geeta Chopra Award, given each year along with the National Bravery Award. Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping

neg: Queen's Commendation for Bravery Queen's Commendation for Bravery The Queen's Commendation for Bravery and the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air are United Kingdom awards, open to both military personnel and civilians. They were established in 1994, when the award of the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct and the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air were discontinued. The two awards are granted for bravery entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition, but not to the standard required of the Queen's Gallantry Medal. Classed as 'level 4' awards by the Ministry of Defence, they are the lowest level of bravery award,

neg: Delhi Republic Day parade are escorted on horseback by the President's Bodyguard. First, the president unfurls the National flag, as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given as the PBG renders the National Salute. Next, important awards like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are given away by the President, before the regiments of Armed Forces start their march past. The President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different

neg: New Zealand Cross (1999) New Zealand Cross (1999) The New Zealand Cross (NZC) is New Zealand's highest award for bravery not in the face of the enemy. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of great bravery in situations of extreme danger". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the

neg: Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver the Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold. The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver was discontinued in 1988, when it was replaced by the Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver (WDS). The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver was awarded 44 times. 1973 (1 award) 1978 (2 awards) 1982 (2 awards) 1985 (27 awards) 1986 (3 awards) 1987 (9 awards) Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver is the lesser of two classes of a South African civil decoration for acts of bravery. It replaced the King's Medal for Bravery, Silver and Queen's Medal for Bravery, Silver, the award of

neg: Antonio Rodríguez Balinas in Puerto Rico were awarded the Best Major U.S. Army Reserve Command Award. Brigadier General Rodríguez Balinas held the position of General Officer until February 27, 1988, when he retired after 37 years of active and reserve duty. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal upon his retirement. He died on September 21, 2011 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and was buried with military honors in the Puerto Rico National Cemetery located in the city of Bayamon. Among Rodríguez Balinas' decorations were the following: Badges: Foreign decoration The Bravery Gold Medal of Greece was given by the government of

neg: Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver the ribbon bar when ribbons alone are worn. A bar, struck in silver and decorated with laurel leaves, could be awarded to denote a subsequent award. Altogether 39 decorations were awarded. The first recipient, in 1988, was Erasmus Hattingh. The Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver was discontinued in 2002 and was replaced by the Mendi Decoration for Bravery, Silver (OMBS) during the following year. Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver The Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver, post-nominal letters WDS, is the lesser of two classes of a South African civil decoration for acts of bravery. It replaced the Union of South

neg: New Zealand Bravery Medal New Zealand Bravery Medal The New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM) is the fourth level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of bravery". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the New Zealand gallantry awards may only be awarded "while involved

neg: New Zealand Bravery Decoration New Zealand Bravery Decoration The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) is the third level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of exceptional bravery in situations of danger". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the New Zealand gallantry awards may

neg: New Zealand Bravery Star New Zealand Bravery Star The New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) is the second level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of outstanding bravery in situations of danger". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the New Zealand gallantry awards may

neg: Bravery Meeting 81 (Australia) Bravery Meeting 81 (Australia) The Bravery Council of Australia Meeting 81 Honours List was announced by the Governor General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC, on 18 August 2014. Awards were announced for the Star of Courage, the Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation. † indicates an award given posthumously. Awardees are several people who assisted in the rescue of residents during the floods in Warmun, Western Australia on 13 March 2011. Awardees are several members of the Marysville Country Fire Authority who were involved in the Victorian bushfires on 7 February 2009. Awardees are

neg: Bravery Meeting 80 (Australia) and Rescue Service who conducted rescue operations in Toowoomba during the Queensland Floods in January 2011 Bravery Meeting 80 (Australia) The Bravery Council of Australia Meeting 80 Honours List was announced by the Governor General of Australia, the then Quentin Bryce, AC, CVO, on 24 March 2014. Awards were announced for the Star of Courage, the Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation. † indicates an award given posthumously. Awardees are two people who took action following a collision between two heavy vehicles, at Myalup, Western Australia on 11 December 2012. Awardees are several people who rescued

neg: Bravery Meeting 80 (Australia) Bravery Meeting 80 (Australia) The Bravery Council of Australia Meeting 80 Honours List was announced by the Governor General of Australia, the then Quentin Bryce, AC, CVO, on 24 March 2014. Awards were announced for the Star of Courage, the Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation. † indicates an award given posthumously. Awardees are two people who took action following a collision between two heavy vehicles, at Myalup, Western Australia on 11 December 2012. Awardees are several people who rescued two women from being set alight at Daleys Point, New South Wales on 5 April 2013.

neg: Nandan Jha Nandan Jha Nandan Jha is National Bravery Award and Jeevan Raksha Padak awards winner for his courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances. He is the Chief operating officer in News World India. Nandan Jha was born at Adityapur, Jamshedpur in the year 1981. He is also a member of RSS in Jamshedpur RSS Shakha and National CSR team of Rashtriya Sewa Bharati an RSS afflicted organization. He was awarded for his bravery by the Prime Minister I. K. Gujral after saving the life of an old woman and her children when cottage got fire in Patna, Bihar. He

neg: Congressional Space Medal of Honor Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind." The highest award given by NASA, it is awarded by the President of the United States in Congress's name on recommendations from the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The award is a separate decoration from the Medal of Honor, which is a military award for extreme bravery and gallantry

neg: Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards The Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards (formerly: Red and White Bravery Awards) is a surrogate tobacco brand promotional activity of Godfrey Phillips India, instituted in 1990, as a PR campaign to promote its cigarette brand "Red and White" by honoring courageous people in Indian society. It is supported by a parallel advertising campaign, "Red & White Piney Walon Ki Baat hi Kuch Aur Hai." The award purports to recognise the ordinary citizens who have selflessly performed extraordinary, little-known acts of physical bravery and social acts of courage, thereby setting an example for others to follow.

neg: Los Angeles Police Department for the Medal of Valor. The Police Star is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for performing with exceptional judgment and/or utilizing skillful tactics in order to defuse dangerous and stressful situations. The Police Life-Saving Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for taking action in order to rescue or attempt the rescue of either a fellow officer or any person from imminent danger. Given to any LAPD officer who saw service during the 1984 Summer Olympics from July 28 to August 12, 1984. Given to LAPD officers who were used during the September 1987

neg: Honorary Medal for Charitable Assistance after the Dutch Cross of Resistance (also a civilian bravery decoration, but not awarded anymore), and the silver and bronze medals have precedence after the Airman's Cross (a military bravery award). Lieutenant Alexander de Langle was the first person to be rewarded with this medal in 1821 for rescuing a sergeant who was stuck at the bottom of a well. Although this was considered an act of bravery, King William I did not deem it important enough to award the lieutenant the distinguished Military William Order, so inatead a new award for bravery was created: the Honorary Medal for Charitable

neg: Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold edges. The same ribbon was used for the Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver. Altogether eighteen decorations were awarded. 1984 (1 award) 1985 (8 awards) 1986 (4 awards) 1987 (5 awards) The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold was discontinued in 1988, when it was replaced by the Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold (WD). Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold is the senior of two classes of a South African civil decoration for acts of bravery. It replaced the Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold and Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery,

neg: Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor The Los Angeles Police Department Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal given by the L.A. Police Department. The Medal of Valor is an award for bravery, usually given for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme, life-threatening, personal risk. It recognizes officers whose actions could be considered as having gone above and beyond the call of duty, or to recognize an officer who has performed an act of bravery displaying an extreme amount of courage while knowingly facing imminent danger. The Medal of

neg: Jaya Arunachalam governing council of the Society for International Development, Rome, the first woman from south Asia to sit in the council. She is a recipient of many awards such as Global Leadership Award for Economic Development from Vital Voices, International Activist Award (2003) from the Gliestman Foundation, California, and the Rashtriya Ekta Award from the National Awareness Forum, India. The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1987. She received the Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2009. In 2010, she was chosen for the Social Lifetime Achievement Award in the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Awards.

neg: Orders, decorations and medals of South Africa gallantry in saving life. The decoration had two grades (Gold and Silver) and had a blue ribbon with orange edges. The medal lapsed on 31 May 1961, when South Africa became a republic. The Woltemade Decoration for Bravery was a revived, republican version of the King's/Queen's Medal for Bravery. It was instituted in 1970 and was awarded until 1988, when it was replaced by the Woltemade Cross for Bravery. The Woltemade Cross for Bravery (post-nominal letters: WD) was instituted in 1988, replacing the Woltemade Decoration, to award South African citizens for outstanding bravery in saving life. The cross had two

neg: Cross for Bravery Cross for Bravery The Cross for Bravery was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Transkei, for award to all ranks as a decoration for bravery. The Transkei Defence Force (TDF) was established upon that country's independence on 26 October 1976. The Republic of Transkei ceased to exist on 27 April 1994 and the Transkei Defence Force was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Cross for Bravery was instituted by the State President of Transkei. While the decoration is known to have been instituted and possibly awarded, no warrant

neg: Thomas Kenny (VC) held privately by his grandson Thomas Kenny (VC) Thomas Kenny VC (4 April 1882 – 29 November 1948) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces. On 4 November 1915 near La Houssoie, France, 33-year-old Kenny performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was a private in the 13th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. In thick

neg: Thomas Kenny (VC) Thomas Kenny (VC) Thomas Kenny VC (4 April 1882 – 29 November 1948) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces. On 4 November 1915 near La Houssoie, France, 33-year-old Kenny performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was a private in the 13th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. In thick mist, an officer in charge

neg: USBWA National Freshman of the Year USBWA National Freshman of the Year The USBWA National Freshman of the Year, the men's version of which is named the Wayman Tisdale Award, is an annual basketball award given to college basketball's most outstanding freshman male player and female player by the United States Basketball Writers Association, an association of college basketball journalists. The award was first given following the 1988–89 season for men, while the 2002–03 season marked the first season for the women's award. There has never been a tie for the men's award but there has been one for the women, when Tasha Humphrey of Georgia

neg: Chetna Sinha "Entrepreneurship Development Award" on 29 July 2010 by Entrepreneurs’ International, Pune. Chetna Sinha received the first Godfrey Phillips Bravery Amodini Award on 11 September 2009 by Godfrey Phillips. Chetna Sinha received "Rani Laxmiibai Puraskar" on 7 March 2009 from Cyclo Transmissions Ltd., Satara. This award is given to the women who have done outstanding work in various fields. Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar Award for Rural Entrepreneurship 2005. Shri Nanaji Deshamukh and the Rajiv Sheth Sabale Foundation Award 1999 presented by for work completed with drought-affected women. Governor of Maharashtra Shri P. C. Alexander Award 1994 for work in development. Chetna Sinha

neg: Barry Snowdon Barry Snowdon Barry Snowdon (born 10 February 1968) is a British street sweeper employed by Mansfield District Council working in Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England. In 2007 and 2008, he performed two acts of heroism that resulted in national recognition, culminating in a Local Government Council Worker of the Year Award in 2008 and a Reach Out Award for Bravery in 2009. Barry Snowdon was shortlisted in the Bravery category of the Local Government Council Worker of the Year Awards after carrying out two acts of outstanding bravery while out on his rounds. In March 2007, Snowdon chased and caught a

neg: John Kiriakou Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County. In December 2013, he received a 2013 Giraffe Hero Commendation, awarded to people who stick their necks out for the common good. In 2016, he was awarded the Sam Adams Award. Also in 2016, he was given the prestigious PEN First Amendment Award by the PEN Center USA. He was awarded the first Blueprint International Whistleblowing Prize for "bravery and integrity in the public interest" by the Australia-based 'Blueprint for Free Speech' think tank in 2017. In 2014, "Silenced", a documentary featuring Kiriakou by James Spione was released. The film explored the US

neg: Rukhsana Kausar would be given a cash award of rupees one lakhs. After the Nahan, Rukhsana would also be honored in the state capital on 29 December 2009. Rukhsana Kausar Rukhsana Kausar KC (born 1989) is a Pahari Gujjar woman from Upper Kalsi known for the 2009 shooting of a LeT militant at her home, in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). She was born to Noor Hussain and Rashida Begum. A Class 10 dropout, she has been awarded the India National Bravery Award, for the killing of a Laskar-E-Taiba militant leader at her residence, using an axe and AK47 rifle.

neg: Burke, Wills, King and Yandruwandha National Heritage Place Royal Society, His Excellency Henry Barkly, in the presence of several gentlemen, presented Dick... with a brass plate and chain and five sovereigns... Dick. I understand this has been given to you by the Queen's Government for rescuing Trooper Lyons and Saddler McPherson". It was fitting that this award, the only bravery award made as a result of the expedition, should have been made to an Aboriginal person. Burke's advanced party consisted of William John Wills (surveyor, astronomical observer and second-in-command), John King (assistant and cameleer), Charles Gray (horse and supply handler and cook), William Brahe, William Patten and Thomas

neg: Cross of Valour (Greece) from the earlier 1913 version. Repeat awards were designated with 5-millimeter miniature silver crowns, although a maximum of three was allowed to be worn on the ribbon. The 1974 version was not finalized until the early 2000s, when a change in design was decided: the crown was replaced by the national emblem of Greece, and the image of St. Demetrios by that of the Virgin Mary. Cross of Valour (Greece) The Cross of Valour (, "Aristeion Andreias", lit. "Gallantry/Bravery Award") is the second highest (and until 1974 the highest) military decoration of the Greek state, awarded for acts of bravery

neg: Rukhsana Kausar improvised explosive device (IED) near Rukhsana's house. It was later defused by a bomb disposal squad. By 2013, Rukhsana had taken a position as constable in her home town. She had two daughters. She still sought security from the government for her family. She had been awarded National Bravery Award, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Sardar Patel Award, Rani Jhansi Bravery Award and Astha Award among others On 24 July 2009, Rukhsana and her aunt Kulzum Pari were reportedly abducted by local youth Aijaz Sameer and his accomplices. A medical report, however, confirmed that she had not been raped. Rukhsana alleged

neg: New Zealand NBL Kiwi MVP Award New Zealand NBL Kiwi MVP Award The National Basketball League Kiwi MVP is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 1984 New Zealand NBL season to the best performing New Zealand player(s) of the regular season. With no MVP award given for the league's first two seasons, in 1984, the league named its first MVP in New Zealander John "Dutchie" Rademakers. The award then went on a six-year hiatus before being brought back in 1991. However, the league did not recognise imports, with only New Zealanders being able to win MVP honours. That was until 2003 when

neg: Robert E Fuller and BBC "The One Show" on 16 January 2013. In 2011 Fuller was given an award for bravery by the RSPCA after his quick action when he stumbled upon an armed gang of badger baiters and helped secure a successful conviction. Born in 1972, Fuller moved to Great Givendale, where his father, Richard Fuller, an author and wildlife enthusiast, earned notability for wildlife conservation after winning the Silver Lapwing award for farm conservation. In 2014, Fuller visited the Galápagos Islands and subsequently painted a series of Galapagos wildlife pieces. These were the focus of the summer exhibition at his gallery

neg: Maha Vir Chakra Chakra" are embossed in Devanagari and English on the reverse with two lotus flowers in the middle. The decoration is worn on the left chest with a half-white and half-orange riband about 3.2 cm in width, the orange being near the left shoulder. More than 218 acts of bravery and selfless courage have been recognized since the inception of the medal. The most MVCs awarded in a single conflict was in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, when eleven were given to the Indian Air Force. Provision was made for the award of a bar for a second award of the

neg: Cross for Bravery of leaves at the bottom. The reverse displays the . The ribbon is 32 millimetres wide and red, with a 2 millimetres wide white band 2 millimetres from each edge. Conferment of the Cross for Bravery was discontinued when the Republic of Transkei ceased to exist on 27 April 1994. Cross for Bravery The Cross for Bravery was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Transkei, for award to all ranks as a decoration for bravery. The Transkei Defence Force (TDF) was established upon that country's independence on 26 October 1976. The Republic of Transkei ceased to exist

neg: Orders, decorations and medals of South Africa and orders in 1925, and discontinued nominations for bravery awards after the Union's independence was recognised in 1931. It established its own bravery award a few years later. The Union's civil honours thus consisted of: When South Africa established its own independent honours system in 1952, the Queen's Medal for Bravery was transferred to it. The medal issued to mark Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was also ranked as a South African award, because she was Queen of South Africa as well as of the United Kingdom and her other realms and territories. South Africa became a republic and

neg: South African honours system few years later, the principal award being the King's/Queen's Medal for Bravery (1939–61). When South Africa established its own independent honours system in 1952, the Queen's Medal for Bravery was transferred to it. The medal issued to mark Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was also ranked as a South African award, because she was Queen of South Africa as well as of the United Kingdom and her other realms and territories. During the 1960s and 1970s, after South Africa had become a republic, the government developed a small range of civil honours to recognise bravery and meritorious service. The

neg: Bravery Star in Silver was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Bravery Star in Silver, post-nominal letters BSS, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the middle award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Gold Star for Bravery and the Star for Conspicuous Leadership. The Azanian People's Liberation Army's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris Crux Gold, the Honoris Crux (1975) and the Pro

neg: Gold Star for Bravery Azanian People's Liberation Army was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Gold Star for Bravery, post-nominal letters GSB, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the senior award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Bravery Star in Silver and the Star for Conspicuous Leadership. The Azanian People's Liberation Army's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris Crux Gold, the Honoris Crux

neg: Star for Bravery in Silver 27 April 1994, Umkhonto we Sizwe was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Star for Bravery in Silver, post-nominal letters SBS, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the middle award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Star for Bravery in Gold and the Conspicuous Leadership Star. Umkhonto we Sizwe's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the South African Defence Force and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris Crux Gold, the Honoris

neg: Star for Bravery in Gold inside South Africa. On 27 April 1994, Umkhonto we Sizwe was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Star for Bravery in Gold, post-nominal letters SBG, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the senior award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Star for Bravery in Silver and the Conspicuous Leadership Star. Umkhonto we Sizwe's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the South African Defence Force and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris

neg: Preity Zinta received extortion threats from the mafia during the shooting of the film. After her testimony, she was given witness protection and was forced to stay out of the public eye for two months. Thirteen other witnesses before her, including celebrities Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan, were witnesses in the case but later retracted their earlier statements. Zinta was the only witness who did not become hostile to the prosecution; the nation responded positively to her actions. Consequently, she was the first recipient of Godfrey's Mind of Steel Award at the annual Red and White Bravery Awards, given to her for

neg: Henry DeWolf Smyth He also served on the board of Associated Universities, Inc., which operated the Brookhaven National Laboratory and National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Smyth received the Atoms for Peace Award in 1968 (with Sigvard Eklund and Abdus Salam) and the State Department's Distinguished Honor Award in 1970. In 1972 he became the first recipient of an award for nuclear statesmanship given jointly by the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute. By 1974, when the award was next given, it had been named the Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award. After retiring from the IAEA, Smyth remained active. On the 40th

neg: New Zealand NBL Rookie of the Year Award New Zealand NBL Rookie of the Year Award The National Basketball League Rookie of the Year is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 1992 New Zealand NBL season to the best performing rookie New Zealander of the regular season. The award was originally given to the best Young Player of the Year from 1986 until 1991, with centre Warren Adams winning the award twice within four years. In 1992, forward Pero Cameron won the league's first Rookie of the Year award. This name stood until 2005, when a slight adjustment to the rules saw the Rookie

neg: Bravery Meeting 78 (Australia) Bravery Meeting 78 (Australia) The Australian Bravery Meeting 78 awards were announced on 25 March 2013 by the Governor General of Australia, the then Quentin Bryce, AC, CVO. † indicates an award given posthumously. Ronald V Strong Queensland Police Awardees are several members of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Swift Water Rescue team, involved in a rescue in the Lockyer Valley during the Queensland floods January 2011: Awardees are the helicopter crew ‘Firebird 460’ during the Queensland Floods in the Lockyer Valley on 10 January 2011: Awardees are the helicopter crew ‘Helitak 220’ during the Queensland Floods in the

neg: Arthur Merriman the Blitz. When a bomb dropped on Regent Street on 11 September 1940, Merriman proceeded to remove most of the explosive from the bomb. When it did detonate, it caused minimal damage and for his actions he was awarded the George Cross on 3 December 1940. The George Cross is the highest award for bravery that can be awarded to civilians in the United Kingdom. Merriman's George Cross citation appeared in the "London Gazette" on 3 December 1940: On 1 January 1941 he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and given the acting rank of lieutenant colonel. His war-substantive rank

neg: Joseph Brunton National Chief when adults still served in those positions. He was instrumental in creating the OA Distinguished Service Award first given at the 1940 National Lodge meeting, and he himself later received the Award in 1946. Brunton was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, in 1965. The Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge presented Brunton with its American Patriots Medal, in 1959, the first given out. Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, recognized Joseph Brunton as their Fall 1960 Pledge

neg: Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold ribbons alone are worn. A bar, struck in gold and decorated with laurel leaves, could be awarded to denote a subsequent award. Altogether 27 decorations were awarded. The first recipient, in 1988, was Hendrik Boshoff who had rescued someone from the jaws of a leopard. The Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold was discontinued in 2002 and was replaced by the Mendi Decoration for Bravery, Gold (OMBG) during the following year. Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold The Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold, post-nominal letters WD, is the senior of two classes of a South African civil decoration for acts of bravery.

neg: Josef Spacil On 1 May 1941 he returned to the staff of the Reichsführer-SS where he remained until 1 August 1941. At some point during the war Spacil was also awarded the "Kriegsverdienstkreuz" (War Merit Cross) "1.Klasse mit Schwertern" (First Class with Swords). The award had two variants : "mit Schwertern" was given only to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty (but not worthy of an Iron Cross which was more a bravery award). After the start of the war against the USSR Spacil was attached to the "Höheren SS- und Polizeiführer (HSSPF) Russland-Nord" or

neg: René Jalbert For his bravery, Jalbert was awarded the Cross of Valour, Canada's highest civilian award for bravery, which was presented to him 9 November 1984, by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa. The award citation reads: In 2006 a street in Quebec City was named after René Jalbert: Jalbert's personal awards and decorations include the following: René Jalbert René Marc Jalbert, (20 February 1921 – 21 January 1996) was a Canadian soldier and sergeant-at-arms of the National Assembly of Quebec, known for his role in ending Denis Lortie's killing spree in the Parliament Building on 8

neg: National Medal for Museum and Library Service museums: In 2012, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: In 2013, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums, and presented by First Lady Michelle Obama: In 2014, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: In 2015, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: In 2016, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: In 2017, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: In 2018, the award was given to the following ten libraries and museums: National

neg: Aitzaz Hasan (Star of Bravery) by Government of Pakistan. The award will be received by Aitzaz Hasan's family on 23 March, Pakistan's national day. On 12 January, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) bestowed a global bravery award on Hasan. Aitzaz was named as Herald's Person of the year 2014. Herald's annual Person of the Year project sets out to recognize those individuals in Pakistan who had a profound influence on the news and who embodied, for good or ill, what was important about the year. Hasan, whose sacrifice attained further poignancy after the December 16 attack on Peshawar's Army Public School,

neg: British Forces casualties in Afghanistan since 2001 the Taliban insurgency, after Bryan Budd for his actions in 2006. Ashworth is the 14th person to be awarded the Victoria Cross since the end of the Second World War. The Victoria Cross was first awarded for actions in the Crimean War of 1854–56, and is the highest British military award for bravery. On 15 June, Corporal Alex William Guy, aged 37, of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment commanded a fire support section in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province. His section was conducting a partnered patrol with elements of the Afghan National Army when they were caught

neg: Royal Red Cross continuous and long period, or who has performed an exceptional act of bravery and devotion at her or his post of duty. It is conferred on members of the nursing services regardless of rank. Holders of the second class who receive a further award are promoted to the first class, although an initial award can also be made in the first class. Holders of the first class who receive a further award are awarded a bar. The decoration was conferred exclusively on women until 1976, when men became eligible, with posthumous awards permitted from 1979. Recipients of the Royal Red

neg: NCAA Award of Valor NCAA Award of Valor The NCAA Award of Valor is presented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to recognize "courageous action or noteworthy bravery" by persons involved with intercollegiate athletics. Potential recipients of the Award of Valor are current intercollegiate athletics coaches or administrators and current or former varsity letter-winners at NCAA institutions who, when confronted with situations involving personal danger, acted with valor to avert or minimize potential disaster. Valor is described as "the strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to brave danger with boldness and firmness." Members of the armed forces and police forces

neg: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series is an award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It was first awarded at the 24th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held in 1972, when the award was originally called Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Drama for two years. The first daytime-themed Emmy Awards were presented in 1974, when this award was renamed Outstanding Drama Series and given in honor of a daytime drama. The awards ceremony was not televised in 1983

neg: Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold or administered by the Republic, or who elsewhere and in the face of extreme danger had saved the lives of South African citizens or protected property belonging to the Republic, or endeavoured to do so. The decoration was, like the earlier King's and Queen's Medals for Bravery, Gold, mainly intended for civilians and its award to members of the uniformed services was restricted to acts of gallantry for which the decorations of the services are not normally awarded. The position of the Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold in the official national order of precedence was revised three times after 1990

neg: Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver who elsewhere and in the face of extreme danger have saved the lives of South African citizens or protected property belonging to the Republic, or endeavoured to do so. The decoration was, like the earlier King's and Queen's Medals for Bravery, Silver, mainly intended for civilians and its award to members of the uniformed services was restricted to acts of gallantry for which the decorations of the services are not normally awarded. The position of the Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver in the official national order of precedence was revised three times after 1990 to accommodate the inclusion or institution

neg: NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal The NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal is a NASA award for exemplary and courageous handling of an emergency by an individual who, independent of personal danger, has acted to prevent the loss of human life or U.S. government property. The award is open to government and non-government employees. The first 6 medals were awarded and presented in 1963 by NASA Associate Director Dr. Robert Seamons to Paul J. Balfe, John A. Gordon, Larry J. Hough, Curtis C. Lyon, Charles L. Manes and Lynn B. Rowe. On November 9, 1962, NASA pilot Jack B. McKay was test flying

neg: Lambert Tree awards given annually to an individual member of the Police and Fire Departments who demonstrate outstanding bravery in the line of duty. Currently, the medal presentations are rotated from year to year, so neither award is perceived as better than the other. The awards are given out during Fire Prevention Week in October each year for the preceding twelve months. In 1999, the Fire Department designee received the Lambert Tree Award, thus in October, 2000, the department recipient will receive the Carter H. Harrison Award. These awards have been presented annually (with the exception of the years 1890–1896) since March

neg: Miami Hurricanes baseball the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. The ACC Player of the Year is an award given to the Atlantic Coast Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1969 season. The ACC Pitcher of the Year is an award given to the Atlantic Coast Conference's most outstanding pitcher. The award was first given following the 2005 season. The ACC Coach of the Year is an award given to the Atlantic Coast Conference's most outstanding coach. The award was first given following the 1981 season. The College Baseball Hall of Fame is operated by the College Baseball Foundation

neg: Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Victoria Cross and George Cross Association The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association is made up of holders of the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military award for bravery in the field, and the George Cross, the equivalent award for civilians and military personnel who have displayed conspicuous bravery not in the face of the enemy. Holders of these awards receive a civil pension and attend reunions which receive much coverage in the national press. Membership is dwindling due to the increasing age of the VCs and GCs and the tendency until recently of the government to award these medals posthumously.

neg: Bondi Beach Cultural Landscape place in the history of beach swimming, surfing, and surf life saving in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. As attitudes toward surf bathing changed from a restricted and dangerous activity to that of a national pastime, Bondi Beach and the area of Bondi Park were the scene of numerous events in the history of beach-going in Australia which contributed greatly to the development of Australian beach culture, including: Saving Club as a whole was given a Special Meritorious Award by the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia for its bravery in the rescue work; and Other more recent

neg: Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards to protests from various quarters about surrogate advertising for the Red and White cigarette brand. In 2006, film actor Preity Zinta was appointed as the brand ambassador of the awards. Tobacco company Godfrey Phillips claims that the award is judged by a panel comprising personalities from fields like administrative services, police and retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, social workers and media celebrities. It also claims that the selection process involves thorough checking of cited events, persons and places, in order to ensure that only deserving individuals are given the awards. The awards include three main categories,

neg: Wixom, Michigan fire marshal, and EMT coordinator, as well as several part-time firefighters. In 1996, two Wixom police officers, Gary Hamlin and Martin Harp, undertook the dangerous task of apprehending and arresting Gerald Atkins (the above-mentioned Ford plant killer) as he sought refuge in a large storm drain. For their bravery and heroism they received awards and commendations, including official thanks in the form of resolutions passed by the state legislature and the National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award, which was given during a ceremony at the White House, conducted by president Bill Clinton. According to the United States Census

neg: Bryan Ferry A crash was prevented when the assailant eventually was overcome. The pilot was given a bravery award for recovering from a descent 12,000 feet in 25 seconds – the fastest rate of descent any civil aircraft has ever recovered from. Ferry's son Otis has become known in the British media for his pro-hunting political activities. He has been arrested and charged several times for activities relating to hunting, only one of which led to a conviction. In 2004, Otis was among pro-hunt campaigners who stormed into the chambers of the House of Commons during a debate on the banning of

neg: Conspicuous Leadership Star 1994, Umkhonto we Sizwe was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Conspicuous Leadership Star, post-nominal letters CLS, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the junior award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Star for Bravery in Gold and the Star for Bravery in Silver. Umkhonto we Sizwe's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the South African Defence Force and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris Crux Gold, the Honoris Crux (1975)

neg: James Dunlavy the 3rd Iowa Cavalry in November 1863. Though he still had 8 months to serve when he captured Marmaduke in October 1864, as a reward he was given a furlough for the remainder of his service commitment. He was mustered out with his regiment in August 1865. He died on 6 March 1923 and his remains are interred at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, Oklahoma. James Dunlavy Private James Dunlavy (February 4, 1844 to March 6, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dunlavy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal

neg: Fateh Singh Rathore took photos. Later, he had many opportunities to study this tigress whom he named Padmini after his elder daughter, and she tolerated his presence benignly. In August 1981 Rathore was nearly killed by a group of villagers who resented being sent away from the park area because they used to collect fees from others for allowing their cattle to graze there. He was beaten up and left for dead with several fractures and a head injury, and it took several months for him to recover. Later he was given a bravery award for this. When he recovered he went back

neg: 2005 Nias Island Sea King crash with Australia's second highest bravery award, the Star of Courage. The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, said that Shane Warburton’s actions in saving a colleague while facing immense personal danger was a significant act of heroism worthy of such recognition. The Minister said his selfless act was particularly noteworthy given he himself was seriously injured in the accident. On 26 May 2009, four Indonesian men – Benar Giawa, Adiziduhu Harefa, Motani Harefa and Seti Eli Ndruru – were awarded the Bravery Medal at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, for their role in rescuing the survivors of "Shark

neg: Nandan Jha was associated with Sahara India as a consultant corporate communications. Nandan Jha Nandan Jha is National Bravery Award and Jeevan Raksha Padak awards winner for his courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances. He is the Chief operating officer in News World India. Nandan Jha was born at Adityapur, Jamshedpur in the year 1981. He is also a member of RSS in Jamshedpur RSS Shakha and National CSR team of Rashtriya Sewa Bharati an RSS afflicted organization. He was awarded for his bravery by the Prime Minister I. K. Gujral after saving the life of an old woman and

neg: Khudadad Khan Khudadad Khan Khudadad Khan, VC (20 October 1888 – 8 March 1971) was the first South Asian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces. On 31 October 1914, at Hollebeke, Belgium, 26-year-old Khan, then serving in the British Indian Army, performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. A statue of Khudadad Khan is at the entrance of the Pakistan Army Museum in Rawalpindi. Born on 20 October 1888 into a Muslim Minhas Rajput

neg: Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Canon William Lummis MC was the Chaplain to the Association owing to his extensive research into the VC. Victoria Cross and George Cross Association The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association is made up of holders of the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military award for bravery in the field, and the George Cross, the equivalent award for civilians and military personnel who have displayed conspicuous bravery not in the face of the enemy. Holders of these awards receive a civil pension and attend reunions which receive much coverage in the national press. Membership is dwindling due to the increasing age

neg: Montone self-governing under its own statutes and legal officers. In 1414 it was given to Braccio da Montone. His family held it until the early 16th century, when the Vitelli acquired it. Later in the century it was annexed to the Papal States. On 10 July 1944 in the vicinity of Morlupo, 2 km north of Montone, Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, 3/5 Mahratta, 10th Indian Division earned posthumously the Victoria Cross, the highest British military award, for bravery under enemy fire. Montone Montone is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km north

neg: New Zealand Bravery Star only be awarded "while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping)". Bars are awarded to the NZBS in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "NZBS". The medal replaced the award of the George Medal in respect of acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, New Zealand. New Zealand Bravery Star The New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) is the second level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery

neg: Star for Conspicuous Leadership with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Star for Conspicuous Leadership, post-nominal letters SCL, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996. It is the junior award of a set of three decorations for bravery, along with the Gold Star for Bravery and the Bravery Star in Silver. The Azanian People's Liberation Army's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these three decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Honoris Crux Gold, the Honoris Crux (1975) and the Pro Virtute Decoration.

neg: Comhairle na Míre Gaile in each case with two white stripes. The medal was designed by Richard King after an open competition. From 1945 to September 2010, the council awarded 10 gold, 68 silver, and 261 bronze medals; 1,468 certificates; and nine letters of commendation. Comhairle na Míre Gaile Comhairle na Míre Gaile ("Council for the Recognition of Deeds of Bravery") is a council established by the Government of Ireland to recognise acts of bravery which attempt to save life. It has awarded medals and certificates, and may also award financial compensation with the consent of the Minister for Justice. The National Bravery Awards

neg: Titilola Obilade of the facilitators sustained non-life threatening injuries. In recognition of her bravery, she was given an award by the students. In 2006, Titilola Obilade extended her scholarly pursuits to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and a PhD in Instructional Design and Technology, now called Learning Sciences and Technologies. Once again, Titilola Obilade achieved another First for Nigeria. She became the first female medical doctor with a fellowship in Public Health to obtain a PhD from a non-medical specialty and the first medical doctor from Nigeria to obtain a PhD in Instructional

neg: Tommy English (loyalist) Washington DC as part of the UDP delegation visiting the US capital. He hit the headlines in 1997 when he was given a bravery award after breaking down the front door of a burning house and bringing the occupier out to safety. Alongside his political activism he remained involved in the paramilitary side of the UDA and played a leading role in orchestrating riots at two interface areas in north Belfast i.e. the Limestone Road - which divides Catholic Newington and Protestant Tigers Bay - and the Whitewell Road. English and his family lived in Tiger's Bay before moving to

neg: National Magazine Awards of the 20 Ellie Award categories receive certificates of recognition. The winner in each category receives a reproduction of Alexander Calder’s stabile "Elephant," the symbol of the awards since 1970. Among the notable changes for 2017 are the expansion of the Design and Photography categories to include digital entries and the suspension of the Fiction award. Honors print and digital magazines in six categories based on content and audience. "Bloomberg Businessweek " received the first ever award in 1973. No award was given from 1974 through 1980. When General Excellence returned as a category in 1981, it was given to

neg: Silver Wolf Award (The Scout Association) the Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, to give the Silver Wolf to Scouters in any country who had done outstandingly valuable work for the Movement. The Silver Wolf was first awarded to King's Scouts or King's Sea Scouts of at least 2 years service and who earned 12 proficiency badges who performed under exceptional circumstances like saving a life or repeated acts of bravery, endurance, or self-sacrifice. This Silver Wolf remained a Youth award until 1922 when it became an award for Adult volunteers for Services to Scouting. The award was of course highly valued, but it began to be realized that

neg: National Cartoonists Society 1953. Mary Bergman died February 14, 1953, aboard a National Airlines DC-6 which went down in the Gulf of Mexico during a thunderstorm on a flight from Tampa to New Orleans. In 1954, following her death, the DeBeck Award was renamed the Reuben Award, also known "the Reuben." When the award name was changed in 1954, all of the prior eight winners were given Reuben statuettes designed by and named after the NCS' first president, Rube Goldberg. The Reuben Award was executed in bronze by sculptor and editorial cartoonist Bill Crawford. The National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Awards weekend is an

neg: David E. Buckingham capture a crossing. He was awarded with the Medal of Honor on 13 February 1895 for this feat. He died on 23 November 1915 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery. David E. Buckingham First Lieutenant David Eastburn Buckingham (February 3, 1840 to November 23, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Buckingham received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Rowanty Creek in Virginia on 5 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 13 February 1895. Buckingham was born on

neg: Awards and decorations of the Bangladesh Liberation War award of Bangladesh. It was awarded to seven freedom fighters who showed utmost bravery and died in action for their nation. They are considered martyrs. Recipients All the recipients of this award were killed in action during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971. The award was published by the Bangladesh Gazette on 15 December 1973. It is the highest military award of Bangladesh, similar to the U.S. Medal of Honor or the U.K.'s Victoria Cross. It has only been given in 1973 to seven people. Listed below are the people who have received the Bir Srestho medal. They are

neg: Neerja Bhanot of the released hijackers, Jamal Saeed Abdul Rahim. His death was never confirmed and he remains on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists and Rewards for Justice Program lists. For her bravery, the Government of India posthumously awarded Bhanot the Ashoka Chakra Award, India's highest gallantry award for bravery in the face of the enemy during peace time. She is the youngest recipient and the first woman recipient of this award. In 2004 the Indian Postal Service released a stamp commemorating her. After her death, her family set up the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Trust with insurance money and an equal

neg: National Football League Coach of the Year Award award since 1947 and in 1949 gave its award to a non-NFL coach, Paul Brown of the All-America Football Conference's Cleveland Browns. Other NFL Coach of the Year awards are presented by "Pro Football Weekly"/Pro Football Writers of America and the Maxwell Football Club. The United Press International (UPI) NFL Coach of the Year award was first presented in 1955. From 1960 to 1969, before the AFL–NFL merger, an award was also given to the most outstanding coach from the AFL. When the leagues merged in 1970, separate awards were given to the best coaches from the American Football Conference

neg: New Zealand Bravery Medal in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping)". Bars are awarded to the NZBM in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "NZBM". The medal replaced the award of the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct and the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air in respect of acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, New Zealand. New Zealand Bravery Medal The New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM) is the fourth level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as

neg: New Zealand Bravery Decoration only be awarded "while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping)". Bars are awarded to the NZBD in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters 'NZBD". The medal replaced the award of the Queen's Gallantry Medal, Air Force Cross, and Air Force Medal in respect of acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, New Zealand. New Zealand Bravery Decoration The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) is the third level civil decoration of New Zealand. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as

neg: National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela delivery. National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela is an annual award given to various artists from that country, specifically the field of drawing, printmaking and drawing pictorial. It is one of the National Culture Awards. The reward is delivered continuously since 1947. In 1952 awarding paused for about 19 years, resumed in 1971. The granting is made on an annual basis since its first edition until 2001, when it turned biennial. An exception to this rule was 2003, when it waited three years to give the next award, and then return to

neg: National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela National Prize of Plastic Arts of Venezuela is an annual award given to various artists from that country, specifically the field of drawing, printmaking and drawing pictorial. It is one of the National Culture Awards. The reward is delivered continuously since 1947. In 1952 awarding paused for about 19 years, resumed in 1971. The granting is made on an annual basis since its first edition until 2001, when it turned biennial. An exception to this rule was 2003, when it waited three years to give the next award, and then return to biennial

neg: Zurinah Hassan published poems, short stories and novels, some of which were translated into French, Spanish, and Russian. She won the Putera Poetry Award in 1984. She is best known for works such as "Facing the Harbour", "Memorizing Zurinah Hassan: Tracking Poetry", "Decisions", "Dawai Dawai" and "From Mount Jerai to Pekan Rabu". In 2013 she became the first Malaysian Sunthorn Phu Poet Laureate when she won the ASEAN Poetry Award. In 2015 she was the first female writer to be awarded the National Literary Award of Malaysia during the 13th National Literary Awards, given by the Ministry of Education. She received M60,000

neg: Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet Ludhiana Sikhs on 5 November 1913. He was promoted to lieutenant on 24 November 1914, three months after the outbreak of the First World War. He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, 3rd (Lahore) Division, Indian Army during the First World War, when his actions earned him the Victoria Cross (VC). In June 1915 Smyth was awarded the VC, the United Kingdom's highest award for bravery in combat. The citation for this award, published in the London Gazette read: He was also awarded the Russian Order of St. George, Fourth Class, in 1915, and