Presidential Award

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Presidential Award
Type Order
Awarded forFor diligent and dedicated services to Sierra Leone.
CountryFlag of Sierra Leone.svg Sierra Leone
Presented by The President of Sierra Leone
Established1972
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Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Republic
Order of the Rokel

The Presidential Award is a decoration established by President Siaka Stevens to honour Sierra Leoneans in recognition of "diligent and dedicated services" to Sierra Leone. [1]

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History

The medal was established in 1972 by President Siaka Stevens, and ranks below the Orders of the Republic and the Rokel. It is awarded in gold and silver classes. [1] [2]

A ceremony where the President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April. [3] [4]

Notable recipients

Gold

  • Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013 [5] [6]
  • Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 – Trade. [7]
  • Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 – Trade. [7]
  • Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 – Government. [7]
  • Brima Mazola Kamara [2]
  • Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2013 [6]
  • Combined Artists Wan Pot Comedians, 2013 [6]
  • Cordelia Jean Marian Sankoh – Music.
  • Edmund Foday Kabba, 2013 [6]
  • Emmerson Bockarie, 2013 [5] [6]
  • Ernestine Constance Omorlade Macaulay, 2014 – Civil Service and the Public Sector. [7]
  • ENCISS (Enhancing the Interface between State & Civil Society), 2013 [6]
  • Fatmata Juliet Tarawally, 2014 – Judiciary. [1]
  • Hassan Michael Gibateh, 2014 – Education. [7]
  • Isatu Ashmao Daramy, 2014 – Diplomacy. [7]
  • Kadiatu Conteh – Trade. [7]
  • Kelvin Doe, 2013 [5] [6]
  • Marian Mackie Scott, 2014 – Music. [7]
  • Mariatu Kargbo, 2014 – Culture. [7]
  • Mildred Abioseh Solomon, 2014 – Judiacy. [1]
  • Michael Ngegba, 2014 – Fisheries. [7]
  • Mohamed Momodu Bangura, 2014 – Railway work. [7]
  • Mohamed Kallon, 2013 [2]
  • Momoh Bangura, 2013 – Assistant Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police Force. [6]
  • Momoh Mohamed Kamara, 2014 – Artisan industry. [7]
  • Nabie Dumbuya, 2014 – Philanthropy. [7]
  • Prince Kuti-George, 2013 [5] [6]
  • Princess Modupeh Pearce, 2013 [6]
  • Sherene Ranasinghe, 2014 – Diplomacy. [7]
  • Sue Ray, 2014 – Aviation. [7]
  • The Single Leg Amputee Sports Association (SLASA) – Amputee Sports.
  • Umaru Bangura, 2017 [2]
  • UN Women, 2015 [8]

Silver

  • Aaron Aiah Boima, 2014 – Trade. [7]
  • Abdul Hakin Hamid, 2014 – Nation Fire Force. [7]
  • Abdulair Fornah, 2014 – Sierra Leone High Commission UK. [7]
  • Alimamy Morlai bangura, 2014 – National Fire Force. [7]
  • Brima Kamara, 2014 – Civil Service. [7]
  • Brima Mazzola Kamara, 2018 – for contributions to athletics. [9] [6]
  • Fatmara Binta Kabba, 2014 – Civil service. [7]
  • Haja Ya Alimamy Conteh, 2013 [6]
  • Janday Momoh, 2013 [6]
  • Margaret Charley, 2013 [5] [6]
  • Millicent Rhodes, 2013 [6]
  • Mohamed A. Nabay – Trade and vocational education. [7]
  • Salamatu Kamara – Fishery. [7]
  • Sgt. (Rtd.) Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 – RSLAF. [5]
  • Wilhemina John, 2013 [5] [6]

See also

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