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- 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 maximum number of awards in any one year shall be five (5).
THE CHACONIA MEDAL
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The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be ten (10).
THE HUMMINGBIRD MEDAL
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The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be fifteen (15).
THE PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL OF MERIT
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There is no limit to the number of awards in any one year.
THE MEDAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN
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The maximum number of awards in any one year shall be ten (10).