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. (Access date 28 June 2021)
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.
A ceremony where the President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April. (Access date 28 June 2021) (Access date 28 June 2021)
Notable recipients Gold
Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013 Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 – Trade. Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 – Trade. Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 – Government. Brima Mazola Kamara Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2013 Combined Artists Wan Pot Comedians, 2013 Cordelia Jean Marian Sankoh – Music. Edmund Foday Kabba, 2013 Emmerson Bockarie, 2013 Ernestine Constance Omorlade Macaulay, 2014 – Civil Service and the Public Sector. ENCISS (Enhancing the Interface between State & Civil Society), 2013 Fatmata Juliet Tarawally, 2014 – Judiciary. Hassan Michael Gibateh, 2014 – Education. Isatu Ashmao Daramy, 2014 – Diplomacy. Kadiatu Conteh – Trade. Kelvin Doe, 2013 Marian Mackie Scott, 2014 – Music. Mariatu Kargbo, 2014 – Culture. Mildred Abioseh Solomon, 2014 – Judiacy. Michael Ngegba, 2014 – Fisheries. Mohamed Momodu Bangura, 2014 – Railway work. Mohamed Kallon, 2013 Momoh Bangura, 2013 – Assistant Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police Force. Momoh Mohamed Kamara, 2014 – Artisan industry. Nabie Dumbuya, 2014 – Philanthropy. Prince Kuti-George, 2013 Princess Modupeh Pearce, 2013 Sherene Ranasinghe, 2014 – Diplomacy. Sue Ray, 2014 – Aviation. The Single Leg Amputee Sports Association (SLASA) – Amputee Sports. Umaru Bangura, 2017 UN Women, 2015
Silver
Aaron Aiah Boima, 2014 – Trade. Abdul Hakin Hamid, 2014 – Nation Fire Force. Abdulair Fornah, 2014 – Sierra Leone High Commission UK. Alimamy Morlai bangura, 2014 – National Fire Force. Brima Kamara, 2014 – Civil Service. Brima Mazzola Kamara, 2018 – for contributions to athletics. Fatmara Binta Kabba, 2014 – Civil service. Haja Ya Alimamy Conteh, 2013 Janday Momoh, 2013 Margaret Charley, 2013 Millicent Rhodes, 2013 Mohamed A. Nabay – Trade and vocational education. Salamatu Kamara – Fishery. Sgt. (Rtd.) Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 – RSLAF. Wilhemina John, 2013
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Sierra Leone Order of the Republic Order of the Rokel
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