Westarctica Civilian Corps

The Westarctica Civilian Corps is an organization comprised of citizens of Westarctica who are admitted to the Corps regardless of noble status, knighthoods, or other rank. The only consideration is dedication to the nation and a sincere desire to better Westarctica and themselves.

Logo of the Westarctica Civilian Corps

It is currently headed by the Commissioner of the Corps, the Duke of the Bear Peninsula.

Impetus for creation

The Westarctica Civilian Corps was the brainchild of Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula. In his capacity as Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, the Duke was contemplating ways to better engage new citizens while giving them opportunities to take actions that would benefit Westarctica and further advance the national mission of preserving and conserving the environment.

As Westarctica already had a long tradition of recognizing supporters with noble titles and knighthoods, Duke Jordan desired a classless organization where each individual could gain recognition based on concrete actions. At the same time, Grand Duke Travis had been debating new ways to reward common citizens for their actions beyond giving knighthoods and titles. The two ideas merged together to become the Westarctica Civilian Corps.

Activities of the Corps

Members will be rewarded for successful completion of over 17 different approved activities. Each activity has an associated award ribbon, and some of them have multiple levels (denoted with an attached device). Members are also encouraged to try to collect them all (similar to Scouting Merit Badges). These awards can only be won / worn by members of the Citizen Corps.

List of approved activities / ribbons

Activity	Ribbon	Eligibility
Calsahara Expeditionary Ribbon		Visit the Westarctican Colony of Calsahara.
Civilian Corps Commendation Ribbon		Sustained acts of meritorious service. Subsequent awards are worn as Antarctica disk devices: bronze for the second, silver for the third, gold for the fourth.
Civilian Corps Achievement Ribbon		Outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Civilian Corps Commendation Ribbon. Subsequent awards are worn as 3/16 inch star devices: bronze for the second, silver for the third, gold for the fourth.
Civilian Corps Service Ribbon		Approved for wear by all members of the Westarctican Civilian Corps.
Global Campaign Service Ribbon		Participate in one of the regular Westarctican Global Activism Campaigns, beginning 1 May 2018. Subsequent campaign participation is recognized with 3/16 inch star devices: bronze for the tenth (10th), silver for the twentieth (20th), gold for the thirtieth (30th).
Humanitarian Service Ribbon		Make a significant and sustained volunteer contribution in their home nation or local community.
Iceberg Award Ribbon		Participate in an annual Citizen’s Day (2 August) Ice Bath Challenge.
Long Service Ribbon		Members who gained citizenship prior to Grand Duke Travis’ return to the throne (2 June 2010) or who have reached the ten (10) year anniversary of their Citizenship.
Nobility Ribbon		Eligible for wear by all members of the Civilian Corps who are also Nobles of Westarctica.
Recruitment Award Ribbon		Members who have referred five (5) people who have been accepted as citizens, and joined the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook Group. Subsequent recruitment is recognized with friendship knot devices: bronze for the fifteenth (15th), silver for the thirtieth (30th), gold for the fiftieth (50th).
Westarctica Expeditionary Ribbon		Visit the physical territory of Westarctica.

Honored Citizen Awards

As part of the Corps' goal of recognizing citizens for exceptional acts that may not merit a knighthood, the Honored Citizen Awards were created. These awards can be issued to any Westarctican, even citizens who are not members of the Corps.

List of Honored Citizen Awards

Distinction	Ribbon	Eligibility
Honored Artist Ribbon		Significant achievement of an artistic nature.
Honored Citizen Ribbon		Perform an act, accomplishment, or service that reflects positively upon them and Westarctica.
Honored Diplomat Ribbon		Significant service of a diplomatic nature.
Honored Innovator Ribbon		Significant achievement of a non-artistic, but still creative/innovative nature.
Honored Service Ribbon		Service in an appointed position that is not diplomatic, in nature.
Honored Volunteer Ribbon		Significant and sustained service to the government and/or people of Westarctica that would not make them eligible for either the Service or Diplomat Ribbons.