Chapter 6.5. The Governor’s Awards of California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2.6. >> Chapter 6.5.

The Governor may make each year awards which shall be known as the Governor's Awards to employees or groups of employees who distinguished themselves by outstanding service to the state during the preceding year.

Employees shall be nominated for the award by the directors of the various state departments and agencies and the Governor shall select from the persons so nominated the persons to whom he or she shall make the award.

The award shall consist of a suitable medal or trophy.