Twenty two stewards who protected Spurs fans from Spanish police during a Uefa Cup match against Sevilla will receive awards for bravery on Sunday.
The commendation is usually given to police officers and has never before been given to football stewards.
The awards will be presented at half-time when Spurs play Manchester City at White Hart Lane.
Police superintendent Simon O'Brien said: "I witnessed what I can only describe as selfless, brave conduct."
The trouble started during the match in Spain on 5 April following a peaceful day in which Sevilla and Spurs fans had mingled together in the town.
O'Brien said the violence at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium could have been far worse but for the intervention of the stewards.
"They consistently acted as go-betweens in an escalating confrontation," he said.
Uefa should take notice of this commendation for the way English clubs help police their fans in Europe
Philip Dorward
Tottenham press officer
"I saw them physically protecting fans and being injured themselves. I never saw them flinch in a lengthy violent confrontation.
"They were a fluorescent protective cushion in the middle of a melee. I have no doubt that, but for the presence of Spurs stewards, we could have experienced far more violence that night."
In a statement, Spurs said: "As Spanish police confronted travelling Tottenham fans with batons and shields, 22 stewards and officials from the club placed themselves between police and fans as they tried to restore calm."
Tottenham press officer Philip Dorward added: "Uefa should take notice of this commendation for the way English clubs help police their fans in Europe.
"The situation could have been far, far worse and Uefa should be aware of the steps we take to prevent trouble."
Sevilla beat Spurs 2-1 in Seville and then drew 2-2 at White Hart Lane to reach the semi-finals where they beat Osasuna.
They will meet Espanyol in an all-Spanish Uefa Cup final in
lets give them a massive reception at half time.bloody heroes
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