Presidential Award
# 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 (CRS), 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 (Enhancing the Interface between State & Civil Society), 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 (SLASA) – 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. (Rtd.) Daniel F. Kargbo, 2013 – RSLAF.
* Wilhemina John, 2013
