Niue National Awards Explained

The Niue National Awards is a system of orders, decorations and medals to recognise the achievements of, or service by, Niueans. It was established in 2020.^[1] Previously Niue had fallen under the New Zealand royal honours system. The awards are decided by the National Awards Committee and announced each year on Constitution Day, 19 October.^[1]

There are three levels of awards:^[2]

• The Niue Distinguished Service Cross (NDSC) for distinguished service, for those who have "contributed many years of outstanding service to the people and nation of Niue";
• The Niue Public Service Medal (NPSM) for those who have contributed significantly as members of the Niue Public Service; and
• The Niue Community Service Star (NCSS) for community service.

The first awards were made in October 2020.^[3] Successive awards have been made in 2021,^[4] 2022,^[5] and 2023.^[6]

Notable Recipients

• Niue Distinguished Service Cross
  • Jack Willie Lipitoa
  • Pokotoa Sipeli
  • Young Vivian
• Niue Public Service Medal
  • Atapana Siakimotu
• Niue Community Service Star
  • Michael Jackson (journalist)
  • Narita Viliamu Tahega

External links

• The Niue Honours Awards

Notes and References

1. Web site: Niue to honour those who make big contributions to the country . RNZ . 2 October 2020 . 3 December 2022.
2. Web site: NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS LIST CATEGORIES . Government of Niue . 3 December 2022.
3. Web site: First Niue Awards recognise leadership, sporting achievement and service . RNZ . 21 October 2020 . 3 December 2022.
4. Web site: NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS . Government of Niue . 19 October 2021 . 3 December 2022.
5. Web site: NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS . Government of Niue . 19 October 2022 . 3 December 2022.
6. Web site: NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS . Government of Niue . 19 October 2023 . 23 October 2023.