What are the names of the National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago?
National Awards
- The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (formerly The Trinity Cross Medal of the Order of the Trinity) in Gold only.
- The Chaconia Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze.
- The Hummingbird Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze.
- The Public Service Medal of Merit in Gold, Silver and Bronze.
What are the five National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago?
The existing National Awards are The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, The Chaconia Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze, The Hummingbird Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze, and the Public Service Medal of Merit in Gold, Silver and Bronze.
How many National Awards are there in Trinidad and Tobago?
five categories
The five categories of national awards are listed in order of precedence below: The Order of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is awarded for distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the nation’s highest award in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago – the country’s highest award. The Trinity Cross – the country’s highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity – in Gold, Silver or Bronze.
What is the highest award given?
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. It is treated on a different footing from Padma Award.
What happened to the national awards in 2020?
The Office of the President (OTP) has taken the decision to postpone the National Awards Ceremony 2020 indefinitely. We are aware that the National Awards Committee extended its deadline for nominations from April 30 to May 29. …
How are national awards awarded in Trinidad and Tobago?
All National Awards may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a Member of the Distinguished Society. The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago may be awarded to any person (citizen as well as non-citizen) who has rendered distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago.
When was the Hummingbird Medal first awarded in Trinidad and Tobago?
THE HUMMINGBIRD MEDAL. THE PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL OF MERIT. NATIONAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS. INTRODUCTION. NATIONAL AWARDS. National Awards were first granted in 1969, seven years after Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Britain. These awards are presented to commemorate the Anniversary of our Independence.
Who is awarded the Chaconia Medal in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Chaconia Medal may be awarded to any person (citizen as well as non-citizen) who has performed long and meritorious service to Trinidad and Tobago tending to promote the national welfare or strengthen the community spirit. It may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society.
Why is the royal blue awarded in Trinidad and Tobago?
It is awarded to persons in the private or public sector, who have rendered loyal and devoted service in their respective fields, for the benefit or prestige of the community, or Trinidad and Tobago. It is also awarded for gallantry or other outstanding humane action. The identifying colour on the borders of ribbon for this medal is Royal Blue.