| National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
| Type | Individual Award |
| Awarded for | distinguished service of exceptional significance to the Intelligence Community. |
| Presented by | United States Intelligence Community |
| Eligibility | highest award that can be granted to noncareer Federal employees, private citizens or others who have performed distinguished service of exceptional significance to the Intelligence Community. |
| Status | Active |
| Established | October 1, 2008 |
| First awarded | Senator John Warner[1] |
  Obverse and reverse of medal and ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Equivalent | National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal |
The National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal is the highest award that can be granted to noncareer Federal employees, private citizens or others who have performed distinguished service of exceptional significance for the United States Intelligence Community. The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) established the award on October 1, 2008 to acknowledge individuals who rendered extraordinary service at considerable personal sacrifice and who were motivated by patriotism, good citizenship or a sense of public responsibility.