There are five (5) categories and thirteen (13) classes of National Awards:

  • The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (formerly The Trinity Cross Medal of the Order of the Trinity) in Gold only
  • The Chaconia Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze
  • The Hummingbird Medal in Gold, Silver and Bronze
  • The Public Service Medal of Merit in Gold, Silver and Bronze
  • The Medal for the Development of Women in Gold, Silver and Bronze

Every citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, on being awarded a National Award, becomes a Member of The Distinguished Society of Trinidad and Tobago of which the President is Chancellor. Every non-citizen, on being awarded a National Award, becomes an Honorary Member of the Distinguished Society.

Only citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for the award of the Public Service Medal of Merit. Non-citizens are eligible for all other awards.

All National Awards may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a Member of the Distinguished Society.

THE ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago may be awarded to any person (citizen as well as non-citizen) who has rendered distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago. It may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society. It shall be awarded only in Gold.

The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be five (5).

THE CHACONIA MEDAL

The Chaconia Medal may be awarded to any person (citizen as well as non-citizen) who has performed long and meritorious service to Trinidad and Tobago tending to promote the national welfare or strengthen the community spirit. It may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society. It may be awarded in Gold, Silver or Bronze in accordance with the assessed value of the service rendered.

The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be ten (10).

THE HUMMINGBIRD MEDAL

The Hummingbird Medal may be awarded to any person (citizen as well as non-citizen) who has rendered loyal and devoted service beneficial to Trinidad and Tobago in any field of human endeavour or for gallantry or other humane action. It may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society. It may be awarded in Gold, Silver or Bronze in accordance with the assessed level of the service rendered.

The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be fifteen (15).

THE PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL OF MERIT

The Public Service Medal of Merit may be awarded to citizens only for outstanding and meritorious service in the Public Services, the Defence and Protective Services or service with Statutory Bodies performing national functions. It may be awarded posthumously, but a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society. It may be awarded in Gold, Silver or Bronze according to the length or merit of the services rendered.

There is no limit to the number of awards in any one year.

THE MEDAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN

The Medal for the Development of Women is awarded to any person for outstanding contribution to the development of women’s rights and issues. It may be awarded in Gold, Silver or Bronze in accordance with the assessed value of the service rendered.

The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be ten (10).