The medal was instituted on 20 March 2003, and the first awards were presented on, 20 July 2003Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with contract makers hallmark 'LIGI' on reverse, and the bar retaining it's hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse as issuedThe NASA Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal is an award given by NASA to any person in the United States federal service for a significant, specific accomplishment or contribution characterized by unusual initiative or creativity that clearly demonstrates a substantial improvement in administrative support contributing to the mission of NASA, such as:- Exceptional initiative in carrying out office/program support activities that resulted in improved processes and operations- Development and improvement of administrative support methods and processes that resulted in substantial benefit to the office or program- Notable competence and resourcefulness in accomplishing and improving office/program processes and operationsA choice example with superb gildingCondition: EF