| Washington Medal of Merit | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | "exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington" |
| Presented by |  Governor of Washington |
| Eligibility | All persons, living or deceased, except elected officials while in office or candidates for an elected office. |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1987 |
| Total | 34 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 2 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Washington Medal of Valor |
The Washington Medal of Merit is one of three statutory civilian decorations issued by the state of Washington, the others being the Washington Medal of Valor and the Washington Gift of Life Award (formerly the Washington Gift of Life Medal). Washington law does not describe an order of precedence for state decorations, though the Medal of Merit is generally considered the state's highest honor.