Approval of the 9/11 Awards:
The Department of Transportation has approved the 9-11 Awards. On the Medals and Awards website you will find the criteria for all three approved awards to include the Guardian Medal, DOT 9-11 Medal, and the DOT 9-11 Ribbon. These awards are intended to recognize the Heroic and significant actions during and after the terrorist attacks on 11 Sept 01, and may be given to Military, Auxiliary, and Civilian employees of the Coast Guard, as well as pleasure and professional mariners, and members of the community.