Presidential Award (Sierra Leone)

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

Presidential Award
Awarded by The President of Sierra Leone
Country Sierra Leone
TypeOrder
Awarded forFor diligent and dedicated services to Sierra Leone.
Statistics
Established1972
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Rokel
Order of the Republic

History

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

Notable recipients

Gold
  • Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013[3][4]
  • Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 - Trade.[5]
  • Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 - Trade.[5]
  • Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 - Government.[5]
  • Brima Mazola Kamara[2]
  • Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2013[4]
  • Combined Artists Wan Pot Comedians, 2013 [4]
  • Cordelia Jean Marian Sankoh - Music.
  • Edmund Foday Kabba, 2013[4]
  • Emmerson Bockarie, 2013[3][4]
  • Ernestine Constance Omorlade Macaulay, 2014 - Civil Service and the Public Sector.[5]
  • ENCISS (Enhancing the Interface between State & Civil Society), 2013[4]
  • Fatmata Juliet Tarawally, 2014 - Judiciary.[1]
  • Hassan Michael Gibateh, 2014 - Education.[5]
  • Isatu Ashmao Daramy, 2014 - Diplomacy.[5]
  • Kadiatu Conteh - Trade.[5]
  • Kelvin Doe, 2013[3][4]
  • Marian Mackie Scott, 2014 - Music.[5]
  • Mariatu Kargbo, 2014 - Culture.[5]
  • Mildred Abioseh Solomon, 2014 - Judiacy.[1]
  • Michael Ngegba, 2014 - Fisheries.[5]
  • Mohamed Momodu Bangura, 2014 - Railway work.[5]
  • Mohamed Kallon, 2013[2]
  • Momoh Bangura, 2013 - Assistant Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police Force.[4]
  • Momoh Mohamed Kamara, 2014 - Artisan industry.[5]
  • Nabie Dumbuya, 2014 - Philanthropy.[5]
  • Prince Kuti-George, 2013[3][4]
  • Princess Modupeh Pearce, 2013[4]
  • Sherene Ranasinghe, 2014 - Diplomacy.[5]
  • Sue Ray, 2014 - Aviation.[5]
  • The Single Leg Amputee Sports Association (SLASA) - Amputee Sports.
  • Umaru Bangura, 2017[2]
  • UN Women, 2015[6]

Silver
  • Aaron Aiah Boima, 2014 - Trade.[5]
  • Abdul Hakin Hamid, 2014 - Nation Fire Force.[5]
  • Abdulair Fornah, 2014 - Sierra Leone High Commission UK.[5]
  • Alimamy Morlai bangura, 2014 - National Fire Force.[5]
  • Brima Kamara, 2014 - Civil Service.[5]
  • Brima Mazzola Kamara, 2018 - for contributions to athletics.[7][4]
  • Fatmara Binta Kabba, 2014 - Civil service.[5]
  • Haja Ya Alimamy Conteh, 2013[4]
  • Janday Momoh, 2013[4]
  • Margaret Charley, 2013[3][4]
  • Millicent Rhodes, 2013[4]
  • Mohamed A. Nabay - Trade and vocational education.[5]
  • Salamatu Kamara - Fishery.[5]
  • Sgt. (Rtd.) Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 - RSLAF.[3]
  • Wilhemina John, 2013[3][4]

See also

References
  1. "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  2. "'Zangalay' Bangura receives Presidential award". Sierra Leone Concord Times. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  3. Johnson, Ruby B. (2013-06-11). "Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson: Miss Sierra Leone USA Attends 2013 Presentation of Insignia and Awards and Reception". Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
  4. link, Get; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Apps, Other. "Sierra Leone - A Successful Educator". Retrieved 2019-03-03.
  5. on, Posted (2014-05-01). "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
  6. "UN Women receives Presidential Award for action to confront the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone". UN Women. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  7. "President Koroma presents awards to seven Sierra Leoneans". Sierra Network. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
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