Presidential Award (Sierra Leone)

Presidential Award
Awarded by The President of Sierra Leone
Country  Sierra Leone
Type Order
Awarded for For diligent and dedicated services to Sierra Leone.
Statistics
Established 1972
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Rokel
Order of the Republic

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. to the state.[1] It is awarded annually by the President of Sierra Leone.[2]

History

It was established in 1972 by President Siaka Stevens. The award is a medal created in gold and silver.[1][2]

Notable recipients

  • Umaru ‘Zangalay’ Bangura (Gold), 2017[2]
  • UN Women, 2015[3]
  • Fatmata Juliet Tarawally (Gold), 2014[1]
  • Mildred Abioseh Solomon (Gold), 2014[1]
  • Mohamed Kallon (Gold), 2013[2]
  • Brima Mazola Kamara (Gold)[2]

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "'Zangalay' Bangura receives Presidential award". Sierra Leone Concord Times. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  3. ↑ "UN Women receives Presidential Award for action to confront the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone". UN Women. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
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