title: Presidential Award
text: # 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
  