The degree of reward is higher than recognition, and more points are added. The performance and achievements required to gain merit are also better than awards.

The difference between meritorious service and commendation is 1, and the degree of individual commendation is different. Awards of public institutions are divided into commendation, merit-recording, meritorious service-recording and title-awarding. 2. Different conditions are obtained. Reward those who have made outstanding performance and great contributions, and record those who have achieved breakthrough results and made significant contributions. 3. Different goals. Those who give rewards should play an exemplary and leading role in their own units, and those who give merit should have a greater impact in their own regions, industries and fields.