Nominations for National Independence/Republic Honours

Barbadians are invited to submit nominations for the 2021 National Independence/Republic Honours, to the National Honours and Decorations Advisory Council.

Nominees should be outstanding in sport, science, the arts, culture, and civic or other areas, or have provided meritorious service in the military or protective services.

Section 9(2) of the Barbados National Honours and Decorations Act 2021 states that “a person other than a citizen of Barbados is eligible to be appointed as an honorary member of the Order”.

The categories and criteria available this year are as follows:

ORDER OF FREEDOM OF BARBADOS – awarded for distinguished and
extraordinary service to Barbados, the Caribbean, the Caribbean Diaspora, or to
humanity at large.

ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC – awarded for distinguished national achievement and
merit.

THE TRIDENT OF EXCELLENCE – awarded in two grades (Gold & Silver) for highly
meritorious service or achievement in science, the arts, literature, sport, civic duties
or any other endeavor worthy of national recognition.

THE BARBADOS SERVICE AWARDS – awarded in two grades (Service Star and
Service Medal) for meritorious work in the public, fire, military, police, prison, or other
protective services or in any other similar field of endeavour.

THE BARBADOS BRAVERY MEDAL – for acts of bravery in hazardous
circumstances.

THE BARBADOS STAR OF GALLANTRY – for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.

Nominations will be made via the link https://barbados.seamlessdocs.com/f/2021nationalhonour,  and will close on November 10, 2021.

Further information may be obtained by telephoning 535-5300, 535-5407, or 535 5385, during office hours. (BGIS)