Presidential Citizens Medal

Presidential Citizens Medal
Type	Medal
Awarded for	"Exemplary deeds or services [performed] for his or her country or fellow citizens."
Presented by	President of the United States
Eligibility	Citizens of the United States
Status	Active
Established	1969
First awarded	1973
Ribbon of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)	Presidential Medal of Freedom
Next (lower)	Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

The Presidential Citizens Medal is an award bestowed by the president of the United States. It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States and is second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Established by executive order on November 13, 1969, by President Richard Nixon, it recognizes an individual "who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens." Only United States citizens are eligible for the medal, which may be awarded posthumously.

The medal is a disc of gilt and enamel, based on the seal of the president of the United States, with the eagle surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The medal is suspended on a ribbon, dark blue with a light blue central stripe and white edge stripes.