Order of Merit of Samoa
The Samoan Order of Merit is an order recognizing distinguished service in science, art, literature, or religion. Per the Honours and Awards Act 1999, admission into the organization is granted by the O le Ao o le Malo, presently Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, and is limited to 15 living individuals from Samoa, plus an unspecified number of foreigners. All members receive the ability to use the post-nominal letters OM and a medallion to wear, and in the Samoan order of precedence fall between Companions and Officers of the Order of Samoa.
Current members
- Albert Wendt
- Seiuli Paul Wallwork
- Savea Sano Malifa
- Muliagatele Brian Pala Lima
- Adimaimalaga Tafuna’i
- Joseph Parker
- Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi
- Brother Kevin O’Malley
- Senara Tautiga
- Tupu Folasa II
- Emanuela Betham
- Luaipou Sally Betham
- Sapa’u Lilomaiava Lolesio Vitale
- Tuaopepe Jerry Wallwork
Past members
- Mase Toia Alama
- Aiono Fanaafi Le Tagaloa
- Tufuga Samuelu Atoa
- Papali’i John Ryan
- Solialofi Tuuaimalo Pisimala
Honorary members (non-citizens)
- Papali’i Chellaraj Satvadas Benjamin
- Taffy Gould
- Tilafaiga Rex Maughan
- Alistair Leighton Hutchinson
- Walter Vermeulen