# Distinctions for special acts or exemplary service · Awards · iSquad

> The distinctions module allows federations to reward specific achievements or conduct that aligns with the sport’s values. These distinctions may include medals, plaques, or special mentions and are logged within the individual’s federation record.

URL: https://www.isquad.info/modules/awards/distinctions-for-special-acts-or-exemplary-service/
Updated 2026-10-29

Function of the Awards module: [Awards](https://www.isquad.info/modules/awards/) (Competition).

They help promote ethics, effort, and community engagement.

## In your sport

- **Athletics:** Athletics distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to athletics.
- **Badminton:** Badminton distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to badminton.
- **Boxing:** Boxing distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to boxing.
- **Canoeing:** Canoeing distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to canoeing.
- **Football:** Football distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to football.
- **Handball:** Handball distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to handball.
- **Hockey:** Hockey distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to hockey.
- **Hunting:** Hunting distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to hunting.
- **Mountaineering:** Mountaineering distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to mountaineering.
- **Padel:** Padel distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to padel.
- **Rugby:** Rugby distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to rugby.
- **Squash:** Squash distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to squash.
- **Table tennis:** Table tennis distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to table tennis.
- **Tennis:** Tennis distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to tennis.
- **Volleyball:** Volleyball distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to volleyball.
- **Winter sports:** Winter sports distinctions for special acts or exemplary service. Award formal distinctions for exemplary behavior or service to winter sports.

## What it includes

### Distinction categories and levels

- Define medals or mentions
- Tag ethical, civic, or sport merit
- Assign gold/silver/bronze levels
- Link to events or campaigns
- Set evaluation dates

### Nomination and approval workflow

- Enable proposal by staff
- Validate by committee
- Attach supporting evidence
- Log justification
- Export decision reports

### Registry and communication

- Add to personal records
- Display in public portal
- Attach media files
- Notify recipients
- Log future reevaluation

## Questions

### What are distinctions?

Formal acknowledgments for acts of service, integrity, or merit in.

### Are they competitive?

Not always—they focus on values and behavior more than performance.

### Who approves them?

Federation boards or ethics committees.

### Are they archived?

Yes, as part of personal records and public recognition lists.

### Can they be linked to campaigns?

Yes, especially for values-based or community initiatives.