Presidential Award
| Presidential Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order | 
| Awarded for | For diligent and dedicated services to Sierra Leone. | 
| Country | |
| Presented by | The President of Sierra Leone | 
| Established | 1972 | 
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Republic Order of the Rokel  | 
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]
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.[1][2]
A ceremony where the President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April.[3][4]
Notable recipients
Gold
- Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013[5][6]
 - Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 – Trade.[7]
 - Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 – Trade.[7]
 - Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 – Government.[7]
 - Brima Mazola Kamara[2]
 - Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2013[6]
 - Combined Artists Wan Pot Comedians, 2013 [6]
 - Cordelia Jean Marian Sankoh – Music.
 - Edmund Foday Kabba, 2013[6]
 - Emmerson Bockarie, 2013[5][6]
 - Ernestine Constance Omorlade Macaulay, 2014 – Civil Service and the Public Sector.[7]
 - ENCISS (Enhancing the Interface between State & Civil Society), 2013[6]
 - Fatmata Juliet Tarawally, 2014 – Judiciary.[1]
 - Hassan Michael Gibateh, 2014 – Education.[7]
 - Isatu Ashmao Daramy, 2014 – Diplomacy.[7]
 - Kadiatu Conteh – Trade.[7]
 - Kelvin Doe, 2013[5][6]
 - Marian Mackie Scott, 2014 – Music.[7]
 - Mariatu Kargbo, 2014 – Culture.[7]
 - Mildred Abioseh Solomon, 2014 – Judiacy.[1]
 - Michael Ngegba, 2014 – Fisheries.[7]
 - Mohamed Momodu Bangura, 2014 – Railway work.[7]
 - Mohamed Kallon, 2013[2]
 - Momoh Bangura, 2013 – Assistant Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police Force.[6]
 - Momoh Mohamed Kamara, 2014 – Artisan industry.[7]
 - Nabie Dumbuya, 2014 – Philanthropy.[7]
 - Prince Kuti-George, 2013[5][6]
 - Princess Modupeh Pearce, 2013[6]
 - Sherene Ranasinghe, 2014 – Diplomacy.[7]
 - Sue Ray, 2014 – Aviation.[7]
 - The Single Leg Amputee Sports Association (SLASA) – Amputee Sports.
 - Umaru Bangura, 2017[2]
 - UN Women, 2015[8]
 
Silver
- Aaron Aiah Boima, 2014 – Trade.[7]
 - Abdul Hakin Hamid, 2014 – Nation Fire Force.[7]
 - Abdulair Fornah, 2014 – Sierra Leone High Commission UK.[7]
 - Alimamy Morlai bangura, 2014 – National Fire Force.[7]
 - Brima Kamara, 2014 – Civil Service.[7]
 - Brima Mazzola Kamara, 2018 – for contributions to athletics.[9][6]
 - Fatmara Binta Kabba, 2014 – Civil service.[7]
 - Haja Ya Alimamy Conteh, 2013[6]
 - Janday Momoh, 2013[6]
 - Margaret Charley, 2013[5][6]
 - Millicent Rhodes, 2013[6]
 - Mohamed A. Nabay – Trade and vocational education.[7]
 - Salamatu Kamara – Fishery.[7]
 - Sgt. (Rtd.) Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 – RSLAF.[5]
 - Wilhemina John, 2013[5][6]
 
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. 2014.Archived 28 July 2019 at the Wayback Machine (Access date 28 June 2021)
 - ^ a b c d "'Zangalay' Bangura receives Presidential award". Sierra Leone Concord Times. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
 - ^ "Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Honours Distinguished Sierra Leoneans". statehouse.gov.sl. 2021.Archived 29 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine (Access date 28 June 2021)
 - ^ "A piece on protocol correctness". thecalabashnewspaper.com. 2021.Archived 28 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine (Access date 28 June 2021)
 - ^ a b c d e f g 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.
 - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Sierra Leone – A Successful Educator". Retrieved 2019-03-03.
 - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w on, Posted (2014-05-01). "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
 - ^ "UN Women receives Presidential Award for action to confront the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone". UN Women. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
 - ^ "President Koroma presents awards to seven Sierra Leoneans". Sierra Network. Retrieved 2019-03-03.