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The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of: The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - the country's highest award. The Trinity Cross - the country's highest award until 2006. The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold, Silver or Bronze; The Hummingbird Medal of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: ORTT Trinity Cross (replaced by ORTT in 2008 ... Public Service Medal of Merit: MOM [a] See also. Lists of post-nominal ...
Pages in category "Recipients of the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT) is the highest honour of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 2008, it replaced the Trinity Cross as the decoration for distinguished and outstanding service to the country. [1]
The name of the award has been criticised as being discriminatory against non-Christians (since it used the Christian symbol of the cross).Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams in 1972 prevailed upon a reluctant Dr. Wahid Ali, then President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago, and a Muslim, to wear the Trinity Cross; he agreed to accept it only after the Prime Minister promised to change the name ...
This list of highest civilian awards is an index to articles that describe the highest civilian award ... Grand Order of National Merit: 1996 5 ... Trinidad and Tobago:
The Chaconia Medal (abbreviated C.M. or CM) is the second highest state decoration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1969, the medal honours long and meritorious service to promote national welfare or community spirit. It is awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze. [1]
The Hummingbird Medal (abbreviated HBM or H.B.M.) is a state decoration of Trinidad and Tobago, instituted in 1969. [1] The medal is awarded for loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action. [2] There are three grades to the medal: bronze, silver and gold.