Welcome to the Brigade’s finest. Valor Awards are given for two basic reasons, regardless of the organization. First, they are intended as tangible evidence of recognition for some achievement or service. Second, awards serve as a motivating factor. The SFMC awards program exists for these same reasons. Awards are indicated by ribbons, and worn on Class A uniforms.

CROSS OF VALOR (a.k.a. Brigade Marine of the Year)
This award is given to the marine, officer or enlisted, that most exemplifies the spirit, image and attitude of the SFMC within a particular brigade—the one who sets the standard for personal conduct, appearance, motivation, dedicated service and esprit de corps for which all STARFLEET Marines in that brigade strive.

SWORD OF VALOR (a.k.a. Brigade Officer of the Year)
This award is given to the Marine who most exemplifies the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the Brigade. This individual, through their actions and words, has provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other leaders to follow.

SHIELD OF VALOR (a.k.a. Brigade Volunteer of the Year)
This award is given to the Marine who has made the most significant personal impact in community service efforts
within the Brigade. This effort does not necessarily have to be on behalf of a SFMC campaign effort, and financial donations are specifically excluded as the basis for eligibility. Volunteering your time and hard work counts; simply writing a check doesn’t. Candidates for this award should be chosen from marines in a particular brigade who have received the Community Service Citation within the past year.

STAR OF VALOR (a.k.a. Brigade NCO of the Year)
This award is given to the Marine NCO who most exemplifies the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the NCO Corps of a Brigade. This Marine NCO has made a significant personal impact in community service efforts throughout their area, and through their actions and words, have provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other NCOs to follow.

LEGION OF VALOR (a.k.a. Brigade Unit of the Year)
This award is given to the Brigade unit that most exemplifies the spirit, image and attitude of the STARFLEET Marine Corps within that Brigade. This unit should set the standard for conduct, appearance, motivation and activity for which all units in the Brigade strive.

Names highlighted in color went on to win the Honor Award at Corps level that same year.

2021

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): TBA
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): TBD
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): TBD
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): TBD
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): TBD

2020

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Lee Richey, 349MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Stephen Sardeson , 301MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Noble Hays, 340MEU/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 327MSG/1BN, THE SCURVY DOGS

2019

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Glenda Stephenson, 349MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Michael Denman, 324MEU/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Savannah Denman, 324MEU/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Stephen Sardeson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Star of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): Sarah Denman, 324MEU/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 301MSG/2BN, STRIKE GROUP CERBERUS

2018

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Glenda Stephenson, 349MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Stephen A Sardeson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Laura Sardeson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): R. Pernelli, 324MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 324MSG/2BN, THE WATCHMEN

2017

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Max Triola, 302MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Gordon Tenney , 327MSG/1BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Noble Hays, 340MEU/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Stephen Sardeson , 301MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 327MSG/1BN, THE SCURVY DOGS

2016

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Jeremy Carsten, 301MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Tracy Clark , 333MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Sarit Carsten ,301MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Stephen Sardeson , 301MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): Kendalyn Jarrett, 349MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Shield of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet Volunteer of the Year): Kendalyn Jarrett, 349MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 349MSG/2BN, STRIKE FORCE

2015

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Adam Hudson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Jeremy Carsten, 301MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Andrew Peterson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Adam Hudson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Sword of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet Leader of the Year): Edward “Eddie” Tunis IV, 327MSG/1BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 333MSG/2BN, PHOENIX SQUADRON

2014

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Robert Roush, 327MSG/1BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Bobby Dean III, 342MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Christopher O’Banion, 314MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Steve Sardeson, 301MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Shield of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet Volunteer of the Year): Amanda Murphy, 342MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) Cadet of the Year): Edward “Eddie” Tunis IV, 327MSG/1BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 342MSG/2BN, THE ROYAL DRAGOOD GUARDS

2013

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Brian Landry, 327MSG/1BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Max Triols, 302MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Michael McCoslin, 324MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Trenton Baum
  • Cadet Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): Samantha Tolleson, 300MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) Cadet of the Year): Edward “Eddie” Tunis IV, 327MSG/1BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 300 MSG/2BN, TITAN SQUADRON

2012

  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Leader of the Year): Chris O’Banion, 314MSG.2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Cathey Osborne, 314MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 300 MSG/2BN, TITAN SQUADRON

2011

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Thomas “Tank” Clark, 333MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Leader of the Year): Michael Tolleson, 333MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Cathey Osborne, 314MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Conell Osborne, 314MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 333MSG/2BN, PHOENIX SQUADRON

2010

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Jared Fielder, 321MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Leader of the Year): Thomas “Tank” Clark, 333MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Nichole Green, 314MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Mathew Ezell, 327MSG/1BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 314MSG/2BN, CREEPING DEATH

2009

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Aaron Muprhy, 342MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): John Johnston, 308MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Jeff Schnoor, 347MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Kaiden Kahos, 313MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): Izabo Turn, 313MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 313MSG/2BN, RIVEN SERAPHIM

2008

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Joy fink, 321MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Bil Downs, 321MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Kenneth Norris, 308MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Adam Andrews, 342MSG/2BN
  • Cadet Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): Adam Andrews, 342MSG/2BN
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 308MSG/2BN, CRIMSON RAIDERS

2007

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Kenneth Norris, 308MSG/2BN
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Leader of the Year): Chanda Norman, 325MSG/2BN
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Jeff Schnoor, 347MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Sarah Takahashi, 342MSG/2BN

2006

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Cadet Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine Cadet of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

2005

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

2004

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

2003

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

2002

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): Mark West
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Byron Flynt
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Tommy Holman, 303MSG/2BN
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): Paul Parker, 42MSG
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 342MSG/2BN, THE WOLF DRAGOONS

2001

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

2000

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): ???
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): ???
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): ???
  • Star of Valor (Brigade NCO (Enlisted) of the Year): ???
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): ???

1999

  • Cross of Valor (Brigade Marine of the Year): James Monroe, 340MSG
  • Sword of Valor (Brigade Officer of the Year): Robyn Winans, 349MSG
  • Shield of Valor (Brigade Volunteer of the Year): Erik Cowand, 321MSG
  • Legion of Valor (Brigade Unit of the Year): 331MSG/2BN