National Honours and Awards
# National Honours and Awards

The National Honours and Awards is a national awards ceremony that honours Ghanaian people who have rendered distinguished services to Ghana in various fields and careers. The ceremony is held on 30 June every year in Ghana.

## History

The maiden ceremony was held in 1960 when Ghana became a republic under the auspices of the country's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. It remained a low key event until 2006 when President John Agyekum Kufour instituted 30 June every year as National Honours Day.

## The awards

There are five distinct awards that a recipient is given:

* Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana
* Order of the Star of Ghana
* Order of the Volta
* The Medal for Gallantry
* The Grand Medal
