Guyana’s National AWARDS achieved excellence of national or international standing and recognition in the arts, professions, sciences or sport or in any other area of activity. It may also be awarded to institutions, organisations, corporations or a group of people who have made substantial contributions to the national economy, for achievements of a significant advance resulting in increased efficiency, for applying technology to production or development process in industry, or other significant achievements and contributions to national development. The President awarded the Cacique Crown of Honour to ten citizens in 1970 and two citizens every year, after that, as long as the vacancy exists.
of Guyana who has performed an outstanding and specific act of service or achievement of an exceptional nature, or is given for long and dedicated service of a consistently high standard in responsible offices, local government services, social and voluntary services, industry or trade unions, or in any other area of public service. It may also be awarded to institutions, organisations, corporations or a group of people under similar conditions to the Cacique’s Crown of Honour.
The Medal of Service (M.S.) The Golden Arrow of Courage (A.C.)
is the second highest award for bravery. It ranks as the third highest award of the Order of Service of Guyana. It is awarded for acts of bravery of a lesser degree than those recognized by the Cacique’s Crown of Valour.
The Golden Arrow of Achievement (A.A.)
is the fourth highest award in the Order of Service of Guyana. It may be awarded also to any citizen
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is the fifth highest award of the Order of Service of Guyana. It is awarded for ten years of dedicated public service, local government service, service to industry, service to trade unions or other areas of service to the community.
The President’s Commendation for Brave Conduct
is awarded for lesser acts of bravery, but still deserving of government recognition. This award is not recognized with a medal, but by a miniature Guyana leaf in gold. Recipients also receive a citation signed by the President.