IDF Insignia Israel’s President Award of Excellence

About the IDF Insignia Israel's President Award of Excellence

Every year, 120 IDF soldiers from all branches, divisions and units receive the award of Excellence from the State President. The award is bestowed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Chief of Staff, the Minister of Defense and all Generals of the supreme command of the IDF. The soldiers receive the award from the President of Israel at a festive event at his residence in Jerusalem on Independence Day. The badge is awarded for exceptional excellence in the performance of the position and is designed like a sword and olive branch that appears on most IDF insignia and badges, against the background of the Menorah, Israel's State crest.