Presidential Award Explained

Presidential Award
Presenter:	The President of Sierra Leone
Type:	Order
Awarded For:	For diligent and dedicated services to Sierra Leone.
Established:	1972
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.^[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.
• 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^[8]

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.^[9]
• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014 . Politico SL . en . 2014. (Access date 28 June 2021)
2. Web site: ‘Zangalay’ Bangura receives Presidential award . Sierra Leone Concord Times . en-US . 2018-07-13.
3. Web site: Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honours Distinguished Sierra Leoneans . statehouse.gov.sl. en . 2021. (Access date 28 June 2021)
4. Web site: A piece on protocol correctness . thecalabashnewspaper.com . en . 2021. (Access date 28 June 2021)
5. Web site: Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson: Miss Sierra Leone USA Attends 2013 Presentation of Insignia and Awards and Reception . Johnson . Ruby B. . 2013-06-11 . Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson . 2019-03-03.
6. Web site: Sierra Leone – A Successful Educator . 2019-03-03 .
7. Web site: Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014 . on . Posted . 2014-05-01 . Politico SL . en . 2019-03-02.
8. Web site: UN Women receives Presidential Award for action to confront the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone . UN Women . en . 2018-07-13.
9. Web site: President Koroma presents awards to seven Sierra Leoneans . Sierra Network . en-US . 2019-03-03.