bravery award

Courage medal ceremony

A bravery award is an honor given in recognition of courageous action, typically for risking personal safety to help others or facing danger with valor.

Military medals, civilian commendations, and children's courage awards all fall under this category: She received a bravery award for pulling the driver from the burning car.

Opposites
type of recognition

bravery awarddishonorable discharge

Punitive military separation

court-martial · demotion · disciplinary action · letter of reprimand · participation trophy

exceptional vs. routine service

bravery awardservice medal

Award for military service

campaign medal · attendance award

moral/social standing

bravery awardwhite feather

Emblem of cowardice

badge of shame · scarlet letter · infamy · dishonor · stigma

Family

award, bravery

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