Service awards

Awards are special decorations in The Sims 3: Ambitions expansion. They are granted to Sims for achievements within their current profession. Awards can either be placed directly into the Sim's inventory or picked up at the City Hall.

Awards can also be bought from the BuyDebug menu.

Award Ribbon
"This festive ribbon is a symbol of a job well done!" The Award Ribbon is granted to Sims who:
 * Painting - Sell §25,000 worth of artwork
 * Private Investigator - Solve the Fish Kid case

Epic Hero Medal
"This medal is awarded to Sims who are admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities, and who have distinguished themselves through courage or abilities. Sleep well at night Hero. The world is a better place because of you!" The Epic Hero Medal is granted to Sims who:
 * Inventor -
 * Ghost Hunter - Complete 7 jobs
 * Private Investigator

Hero Medal
"This medal is awarded to Sims who have gone above and byond the call of duty in service to their fellow Sims." The Hero Medal is granted to Sims who:
 * Inventor -
 * Sculptor - sell §25,000 of their own sculptures during their career
 * Ghost Hunter - capture 75 spirits

Honor Trophy
"This trophy is a symbol of your staggering achievements. Sims are happier, and your neighborhood is a better place because of you." The Honor Trophy is granted to Sims who:
 * Inventor -
 * Firefighter - Rescue 2 Sims during an emergency
 * Ghost Hunter - Capture 15 Spirits
 * Architect - Renovate 5 Houses
 * Investigator - Solve 3 cases
 * Stylist -

Hero Trophy
"Exceptional deeds deserve a fantastic reward! Cherish this trophy as a symbol of your achievements." The Hero Trophy is granted to Sims who: Investigator (reason unknown)
 * Firefighter -

Key to the City
"A truly extraordinary reward given for unprecedented achievements! It doesn't really unlock any doors, but it does look cool in your living room." The Key to the City is granted to Sims who:
 * Firefighter - Become Fire Chief (Career level 10)
 * Ghosthunter - Promoted to Paranormal Expert (Career level 10)
 * Inventor - (Careel level 10)

Valor Trophy
"Your actions were above and beyond what was expected of you, and you have been gifted with this trophy as a sign of your wonderous accomplishments." The Valor Trophy is awarded to Sims who:

Firefighter-Specific

 * Firefighter's Axe - Promotion to level 4 Firefighter (also found while using Time Machine
 * Fireman's Coat - Promotion to level 6 Firefighter

Trivia
The ingame Epic Hero Medal description contains a typo. It reads: Sleep at well at night Hero.