LIBERTY MEDAL CATEGORIES

Leadership Medal
For a compassionate, disciplined person whose activities during the past year most improved the quality of life in a borough or neighborhood.

Freedom Medal
For an immigrant New Yorker who best embodies the values of honesty, industriousness and hard-earned success, or a native New Yorker who reflects the finest qualities of New York to the world.

Courage Medal
For a notable act of bravery by a civilian that contributed to saving human life.

Young Heart Medal
For the youth under 17 who most impressively displayed adult resolve; not for a physical feat, but for behavior that displays moral character or mature judgment during the past year.

New York's Bravest Medal
For the firefighter or EMS technician whose performance in the line of duty best exemplifies the department's unflinching heroism; to be selected in consultation with the FDNY.

New York's Finest Medal
For the police officer whose on-the-job performance reflects the department's honor and selflessness; to be selected in consultation with the NYPD and the Port Authority Police Department.

Educator Medal
For an administrator or teacher who excels at preparing the next generation of New Yorkers for their future challenges.

Lifetime Achievement Medal
For the individual whose accomplishments reflect the very best of our city.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Online entries must be received by 5:00 pm ET on 9/19/08. Subject to Complete Terms and Conditions. Open to Legal Residents of NY, NJ and CT. You must be 18 years or older to be a nominator. Void where prohibited.