The Colonial Ministry of Defense recognizes members for service to their ship, their fleet and the organization. Nominations are made through fleet leadership and recorded in the Library of Athena.
- Order of Kobol
- Order of Aerilon
- Order of Aquaria
- Order of Canceron
- Order of Caprica
- Order of Gemenon
- Order of Leonis
- Order of Libris
- Order of Picon
- Order of Sagittaron
- Order of Scorpia
- Order of Tauron
- Order of Virgon
- Fleet Guardian
- Scroll of Sophia
- Mantle of Minerva
- Parchment of Polus
- Grand Cluster
- Star of Kobol
- Hero of Kobol
- Arrow of Apollo
- Beyond the Redline
- Distinguished Service Award
- Badge of Hermes
- Command Merit
- Leadership Merit
- Guardian of Humanity
- Perseus Award
- Defense Services Award
- Chapter Citation
- Shield Bearer
- Torch of Athena
- Rod of Asclepius
- Plank Owner
- Shield of Virtus
- Janus Award - Bronze
- Nugget Award
- Citation of Aether
- Citation of Mercury - Bronze
- The Red Line
- Tunic of Rhapso
- Bolt of Zeus
- Scepter of Kobol
- Commander in Chief Recognition
- Joint Chief of Staff Appointment
- Fleet Commanders Council Appointment
- Commanding Officer Appointment
- Cord of Chiron
- Citation of Mercury - Silver
- Citation of Mercury - Gold
- Janus Award - Silver
- Janus Award - Gold
- Perseus Award - Bronze
- Perseus Award - Silver
- Perseus Award - Gold
- Shield Bearer - Bronze
- Shield Bearer - Silver
- Shield Bearer - Gold
- Senior Pilot
- Advanced Pilot
- 10 Year Anniversary Award
- CWA Student of the Month
- Certificate of Coeus - Bronze - Individual - 10 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Silver - Individual - 20 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Gold - Individual - 30 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Platinum - Individual - 40 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Diamond - Individual - 50 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Bronze - Chapter - 100 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Silver - Chapter - 200 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Gold - Chapter - 300 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Platinum - Chapter - 400 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Diamond - Chapter - 500 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Titanium - Individual - 60 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Titanium - Chapter - 600 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Rhenium - Individual - 80 courses
- Certificate of Coeus - Tylium - Individual - 70 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Rhenium - Chapter - 800 courses
- Proclamation of Metis - Tylium - Chapter - 700 courses