1.  There is hereby created an award to be known as the Nevada Medal of Distinction.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 223.962

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  Each year the Nevada Medal of Distinction must be awarded to:

(a) One person who is living and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the State of Nevada; and

(b) One person who is deceased and during his or her lifetime made a significant and lasting contribution to the State of Nevada.

3.  The Nevada Medal of Distinction may not be awarded to a person more than once or to an elected officer during his or her term.