Awards and decorations of the United States Department of Commerce

Recommendations for honorees are made by the department's awards board from among nominated persons and entities, and approved by the Secretary of Commerce.

[2] Notable recipients of the Bronze Medal include Richard R. Behn, Gerd F. Glang, Mary Gibbons Natrella, Harley D. Nygren, David A.

The Silver Medal is awarded for "noteworthy or superlative contributions, which have a direct and lasting impact".

[3] Notable recipients of the Silver Medal include Adriana Lita, Anita L. Lopez, Michael J. Silah, Nancy Hann, William L. Stubblefield, and Kelly E.

[4][5][6][7] The Gold Medal was established in 1949 and is awarded for "distinguished performance characterized by extraordinary, noble, or prestigious contributions".

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker decorates physicist Michael Boss with a Commerce Gold Medal in 2016
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo presents the President's "E" Award, circa 2022