A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include:
- Coast and Geodetic Survey Meritorious Service Medal, an award of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
- Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal, an award of the United States Merchant Marine
- Meritorious Civilian Service Award
- Meritorious Service Medal (Australia), awarded 1902–1975
- Meritorious Service Medal (Belgium)
- Meritorious Service Medal (Canada), one of two Meritorious Service Decorations in Canada
- Meritorious Service Medal (Cape of Good Hope)
- Meritorious Service Medal (China), second highest military decoration for the People's Liberation Army
- Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army)
- Meritorious Service Medal (Natal)
- Meritorious Service Medal (New Zealand)
- Meritorious Service Medal (South Africa)
- Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
- United States Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam)
- NATO Meritorious Service Medal
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Services Medal) from Singapore, awarded to civilians
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Services Medal (Military)) from Singapore