| Navy Superior Public Service Award | |
|---|---|
 Medal of the award | |
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Awarded for | Significant contributions that have broad impact on a major organizational element or large geographical area |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by | Secretary of the Navy |
| Eligibility | Private citizens not employed by the Department of the Navy |
| Status | Active |
 Ribbon bar of the award | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Navy Distinguished Public Service Award |
| Next (lower) | Navy Meritorious Public Service Award |
| Related | Navy Superior Civilian Service Award |
The Navy Superior Public Service Award is the second highest award that the United States Department of the Navy can present to a private civilian not employed by the department. Like the other Navy Public Service Awards, it is generally awarded "to business and civic leaders, scientists and other nongovernment civilians."[1] It recognizes significant contributions that have broad impact on the mission of the United States Navy. These contributions need not necessarily affect the entire Department of the Navy, but "must have substantially benefited a major organizational element or large geographical area."[2] The Secretary of the Navy and certain commanding officers may make the award and sign the certificate.
- ^ "Title 32, Volume 5, § 705.37". Code of Federal Regulations (txt). U.S. Government Printing Office. 1 July 2003. pp. 170–172. 32CFR705.37. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Civilian Human Resources) (September 2005). "Guide No. 451-02 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) HUMAN RESOURCES IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE". p. 23. Archived from the original (.DOC) on 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2015-06-17.