The Azorean Autonomic Insignia are regional honours, created by Regional Legislative Decree n. 36/2002/A, of 28 November and regulated by Regional Legislative Decree n. 10/2006/A, of 20 March, which aims to distinguish, in life or posthumously, citizens or legal persons who stand out for personal or institutional merits, acts, civic deeds or services rendered to the Azorean people.