Why are officers recognized with awards more than enlisted?

Never thought much about it. I was in for a two year hitch.Everything I earned was supposed to follow me to my next duty station.51 years later,I'm still waiting.lol The big break in rank is at E 6 and 1 st Lieutenant . At that stage,you normally make a career out of the service. In my limited experience,your career depends on your leaders.During the Vietnam era,rank was made fast. Most times from need more than experience. If this is your chosen profession,l would expect you to earn as many awards as possible,but to not forget the men and women that pushed from behind.Strayed a bit,but saw this too many times.

Officers take care of officers. They don’t care about enlisted or the NCO when it comes to recognition. They are the endorsers and approves. As a NCO, we are the backbone of the Army, all the military for that fact. I’m proud of my military career and I don’t need some officers praise or signature on a document to say I did a good job, I know I did a outstanding job and have those memories that no officer can approve or deny.

Not judging you, but 1 AAM awarded in 8 years doesn't seem correct? Is it you or your units lack of achievement or unit chain of command leadership...again, not judging.
I have seen my share of officers receiving awards that in my opinion were paper awards. I have also seen some NCOs get bronze stars for driving the Colonel around...
Bit of advice to you, work hard. Attend military schools that compliment your MOS. Control your work and teamwork values. Attend EO school, master fitness school etc...control your destiny at a high level....you'll start seeing a few ARCOMs rather than AAMs...good luck young Soldier....hooah !!

1 AAM in 8 years. In my opinion your chain of command either failed you or you didnt do anything to separate yourself and stand out. It could also be both. It took me 4 years to earn my first AFAM. 6 before I was awarded my first ARCOM and 17 years before I earned an MSM. Between year 6 and 19 now I have several additional AAMs and ARCOMs. It is the nature of the beast that your leader will receive the higher award. More rests on them. If the mission fails they are the ones that are sacked. Good leaders will share that award with their team with the appropriate level of award for their support.
MSM.

I received more awards than my husband, I believe it was because I stood out. He was an engineer in an engineer company. I was quartermaster in an engineer, military police and warehouse front office clerk.
His platoon was always the grunts that were tasked with everything because they were the most competent. All he wanted was the Combat Action Badge. But in the end the ones that received it were the ones that went out one time and just happened to get blown up. Whereas he was tasked almost daily performing patrols like the infantry and military police. General Schoomaker was the one that was handing out the coins also. And one of the guys was so nervous, as he marched he didn’t swing his arms and fumbled the coin and handshake.

i SEEM TO RECALL THAT AN ENLISTED PERSON RECEIVES COMMENDATIONS ONLY FOR WHAT THEY PERSONALLY ACCOMPLISH. AN OFFICER RECEIVES COMMENDATIONS FOR WHAT EVER HAPPENS UNDER THEIR COMMAND ALSO FOR WHATEVER GOES WRONG. ET

If you wanted that kind of parity, you should have joined the Marines. After three years commissioned, all I had was a pistol marksman badge and a rifle expert. My enlisted Marines generally had more salad on their blouses than I did.
I think though, that in the Army, the perception is that Officers need more so they can advance their careers. Since they order of things has Officers writing the nominations, well. Over time it has become the default. In the Marine Corps, it is expected that Officers have a higher standard and they are not recognized for simply doing their job, hence less relative uniform garnishment. Don't get me wrong. I have known Officers in both branches who have soared above the bar and merit the awards they have gotten.
In an equitable (fair) world, the ones with the most awards would be the ones who are most responsible for executing the mission. Officers plan and command, NCO's control, junior enlisted execute. You tell me who has the critical job.

Not in my World. I received the Navy Achievement Medal in 1989, after being on active duty for nine years, because I transformed two low-visibility positions (2nd Marine Air Wing “Substance Abuse Program Director” and “Family Readiness Officer” into programs that the General Staff could be proud of.

I worked 60 to 80 hours per week. I worked with no less effort than two previous ground jobs: Legal Officer for H&MS-31, MAG-31 (1984-1985) and Air Officer/S-3A for 3rd Bn, 2nd Marines (1985-1986).

After 17-years the NAM was the only personal award that I was aware of.

Award inflation hit in the 21st Century...everyone became a Santa Claus.

I have made 11 recommendations for Enlisted Marines in my career.

Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on how you look at it, the Corps is seriously stingy on any type of recognition. I was in a unit that stood up a specialized section and I learned that as a young LCpl that awards are directly proportional to rank. As we all stood in formation to receive awards, it started with NavComs for the officers, NavAch for the SNCOs, Meritorious Masts for the NCOs, and letters of appreciation for the rest of us.

Same thing with the badges and tabs. I saw an officer with airborne, air assault , EIB, Special Forces &, Ranger tab, Sapper tab and Jungle Expert on his BDU (back in my time). This guy was a fricking Rambo!