Honour of the Nation Decoration


The "Honour of the Nation" Decoration is the highest decoration to be given in Albania, among the Civil [awards and decorations of Albania], and was instituted by special law No. 8113, of 28 March 1996, entitled Për dekoratat në Republikën e Shqipërisë, later amended by law No. 112/2013 Për dekoratat, titujt e nderit, medaljet dhe titujt vendorë të nderit në Republikën e Shqipërisë.
This award is granted to Albanian citizens or Foreign nationals, who by their acts and good name contribute to honouring the Albanian nation, inside and outside of the country. The proposal might come from the President of the Republic himself, but also from the institutions included and foreseen in the Rules of Procedures about medals and by Speaker of the Assembly, Prime Minister independent institutions according to the respective field.

Recipients