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COVID-19 Resilience Medal

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COVID-19 Resilience Medal
(CRM)
Ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded forService to the national fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Presented by Singapore
EligibilityAny person employed by, or associated with, government service
StatusInactive
Established2022
First awarded2023
Total121,510

The COVID-19 Resilience Medal (CRM) is a special Singaporean decorations awarded to those who participated directly in the national fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

History

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The CRM was established in 2022 to honour individuals and organisation for their public-spirited efforts and contributions to the nation's fight against COVID-19. Special state awards were given to individuals and teams across the public, private, and people sectors, with particular emphasis on those in the public healthcare sector. Over 100,000 to receive national recognition for contributions and sacrifices towards Singapore's fight against COVID-19[1]

Description

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  • The medal, in silver, is encircled with its name, ‘COVID-19 Resilience Medal’. A shield with five stars and a crescent moon forms the centrepiece of the medal, representing Singapore as a young nation and our ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
  • The reverse carries the State Crest and engraved with the phrase, ‘SG United • Stronger Together'.
  • The ribbon is green with a single red stripe on a white base in the middle.

National Awards (COVID-19)

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In addition to the CRM, several existing state awards have been adapted to reflect contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include the Commendation Medal, the Public Service Medal, and the Public Administration Medal. They all share the same ribbon as the COVID-19 Resilience Medal (CRM). These state awards (in order of precedence) are:

  • Pingat Jasa Gemilang (COVID-19) – Meritorious Service Medal (COVID-19)
  • Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (COVID-19) – Public Service Star (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Emas) (COVID-19) – Public Administration Medal (Gold) (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Keberanian (COVID-19) – Medal of Valour (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) (COVID-19) – Public Administration Medal (Silver) (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Gangsa) (COVID-19) – Public Administration Medal (Bronze) (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Kepujian (COVID-19) – Commendation Medal (COVID-19)
  • Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (COVID-19) – Public Service Medal (COVID-19)
  • Sijil Kepujian Presiden (COVID-19) – President's Certificate of Commendation (COVID-19)

References

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  1. ^ koh_yong_sheng (2022-12-29). "PMO | Over 100,000 to receive national recognition for contributions and sacrifices towards Singapore's fight against COVID-19". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 2024-09-02.