Order of Logohu


The Order of Logohu is the principal order of the Papua [New Guinea honours system|Order of Papua New Guinea]. Logohu is a Motuan word for the bird-of-paradise, the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of four ranks.

Classes of the Order

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu

The Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu is awarded to those citizens of Papua New Guinea and others for service, achievement, and merit in the highest degree, sustained over a period of twenty years. The award may be given to no more than fifty living persons. Recipients of the Grand Companion class are titled "Chief". The Chancellor of the Order of Logohu is titled as "Grand Chief" as well as one other living recipient of the class. The title of Grand Chief is currently held by Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae.

Officer of Logohu

The Officer of Logohu is awarded for distinguished service to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least ten years.

Member of Logohu

The Member of Logohu is awarded for commendable service to a particular area of endeavour, to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least seven years.

National Logohu Medal

The National Logohu Medal is awarded for exemplary service in a profession, career, or industry group, or to the general community, over a period of at least five years.

Current composition

Royal Chiefs
Grand Companions
Honorary Grand Companions

Precedence

The precedence of the classes of the Order of Logohu vary, they are as follows: