Special Citation

A Special Citation is a special award created by Star Command or the Alliance government in order to honour someone who has made an outstanding contribution or service to the Alliance. This can cover anything from first contact with an alien race to scientific work to sports contributions to charity work. 
In 271AE Li Po Yu was awarded a special citation for his work in exploring the Outer Reaches, during which time he mapped dozens of scientifically curious nebula and made first contact with the Voldemork and Smuilian.