Presidential Award


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.

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.
A ceremony where the President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April.

Notable recipients

Gold

  • Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013
  • Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 – Trade.
  • Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 – Trade.
  • Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 – Government.
  • Brima Mazola Kamara
  • Catholic Relief Services, 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, 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 – Amputee Sports.
  • Umaru Bangura, 2017
  • UN Women, 2015

    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.
  • 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. Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 – RSLAF.
  • Wilhemina John, 2013