The Order of Excellence of Guyana is the highest national award of
Guyana
Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters". The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the ...
. Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the
Orders of Guyana,
it is limited to 25 living citizens of Guyana. This is the highest award of the state and is given to citizens of Guyana for distinction and eminence in the field of human endeavor which is of either national or international significance and importance. Any distinguished citizen of another country who has rendered valued service to Guyana or whom the state wishes to honour for any reason, may be given an honorary award.
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Guyana The Orders, decorations, and medals of Guyana were established after Guyana gained independence from the United Kingdom. In 1970 Guyana became a Republic and established its first two national awards under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana. ...
Orders, decorations, and medals of Guyana
Awards established in 1970
1970 establishments in Guyana