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Washington Medal of Merit
TypeMedal
Awarded for"exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington"
Presented by

Governor of Washington
EligibilityAll persons, living or deceased, except elected officials while in office or candidates for an elected office.
StatusActive
Established1986
First awarded1987
Total34
Total awarded posthumously2
Precedence
Next (lower)Washington Medal of Valor

The Washington Medal of Merit is one of three statutory civilian decorations issued by the state of Washington, the others being the Washington Medal of Valor and the Washington Gift of Life Award (formerly the Washington Gift of Life Medal). Washington law does not describe an order of precedence for state decorations, though the Medal of Merit is generally considered the state's highest honor.

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