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
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and
silver
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classes.
A ceremony where the
President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April.
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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
Mohamed Kallon Order of the Rokel, MOR (born 6 October 1979) is a Sierra Leonean association football, football manager and former player who played as a striker (association football), striker. He is widely considered the most famous footballer ...
, 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
Umaru Bangura (born 7 October 1987) is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer plays for the Sierra Leone national team. He is a central defender who can also operate in midfield.
Career
Bangura started his senior career with Hønefoss BK in ...
, 2017
*
UN Women
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, 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
The Order of the Rokel is the second order of Sierra Leone, after the Order of the Republic (Sierra Leone), Order of the Republic. (Access date 28 June 2021) It may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by makin ...
References
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1972 establishments in Sierra Leone
Awards established in 1972
Orders, decorations, and medals of Sierra Leone