Gawad sa Kaunlaran

Gawad sa Kaunlaran
The Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medal and Ribbon.
Awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Country	Philippines
Type	Decoration
Eligibility	Philippine Civilians and government officials
Awarded for	"...conspicuously meritorious and valuable achievement in the pursuit of socio-economic and other non-combat activities, or for conspicuously exceptional~ service which contributed immensely in accomplishing the peaceful objectives of the AFP, or in improving the quality of life of the people within the military establishment."
Status	Currently Awarded
Precedence
Next (higher)	Outstanding Achievement Medal
Next (lower)	Distinguished Aviation Cross
Gawad sa Kaunlaran ribbon bar

The Gawad sa Kaunlaran (English: Award in Development) is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Command, and Major Service Commanders to Philippine citizens. It is the second highest distinction presented by the Armed Forces of the Philippines to civilians and government officials.

It is awarded for "...conspicuously meritorious and valuable achievement in the pursuit of socio-economic and other non-combat activities, or for conspicuously exceptional~ service which contributed immensely in accomplishing the peaceful objectives of the AFP, or in improving the quality of life of the people within the military establishment."

The medal is awarded without regard to position or length of service for which the recipient is recognized. Completion of tasks or enterprises are not to be considered, but the conspicuous nature of the achievement is deemed to be itself noteworthy, and deserving of recognition.

The medal is of circular design with 11 silver rays, between the arms of the rays is dark blue. In the center of the rays is a gold star. Superimposed diagonally on the star is a single branch of laurel leaves in light—green.

The medal is suspended from a blue ribbon with a yellow-edged central green stripe.